Noting that European companies are hampered by tax obstacles, problems of double taxation and high compliance costs when they invest or operate in another Member State, the House welcomes the Commission's proposals for a common consolidated corporate tax base at European level.
Lai gan deputātu darba kārtība liecināja, ka debatēs Parlaments pievērsīsies ES attīstības stratēģijai, visu uzmanību diskusijas dalībnieki veltīja Briseles samita smaguma punktam — 2007.–2013. gada finanšu plānam.