EU Tax Focus Authors Forum 2026

EUTF Authors Forum
Location
IBFD Head Office, Amsterdam
Event date
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Language
English

Introduction

Introduction

The EU Tax Focus is turning two and to celebrate, we're pleased to invite you to the EU Tax Focus Authors Forum 2026, a free, in-person gathering where we discuss the latest EU tax developments.

*Please note, the speakers who will be participating in each panel will have reserved seats arranged by IBFD and should not register.

The event will feature three dedicated panel discussions, each addressing a key topic in EU and international taxation. The panels are composed of EU Tax Focus (ETF) authors, who will examine pressing developments in global tax governance, the ongoing efforts toward simplification and decluttering of the EU framework for direct taxation, and the emerging trends in ECJ direct tax case law. 

14.00 – 14:05 Welcome words: Belema Obuoforibo (CTA ATT (Fellow) | Director, IBFD Knowledge Centre)  
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14:05 – 14:35 Session 1: The EU’s Role in Global Tax Governance: Competition or Responsibility?

Moderator:  Carla Valério (IBFD EU Tax Law Study Group) 

  • Belema Obuoforibo (IBFD Knowledge Centre)
  • Kasper Dziurdz (Maastricht University)
  • Ola Ostaszewska (IBFD Knowledge Centre) 

14:35 – 14:45 Coffee Break 

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14:45 – 15:15 Session 2: Simplification and Decluttering of the EU Framework for Direct Taxation: Challenges and Opportunities 

Moderator: Oana Popa (IBFD EU Tax Law Study Group)

  • Francesco de Lillo (IBFD European Knowledge Group)
  • Ivana van der Maas (Forvis Mazars)
  • Katerina Ilieva (IBFD European Knowledge Group)
  • Ruxandra Vlasceanu (IBFD European Knowledge Group) 

15:15 – 15:25 Coffee Break

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15:25 – 15.55 Session 3: ECJ Direct Tax Case Law: Trends and Developments

Moderator: Angelika Xygka (IBFD EU Tax Law Study Group)

  • Filip Krajcuska (IBFD European Knowledge Group)
  • Laura Pakarinen (IBFD European Knowledge Group)
  • Madalina Cotrut (University of Economic Studies Bucharest)
  • Marnix Schellekens (IBFD European Knowledge Group) 

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15.55 - 16.00  -  Closing remarks (Ola Ostaszewska, Deputy Director IBFD Knowledge Centre)

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16.00 - 17.00 - Networking drinks