However, in the light of above mentioned arguments, the Rapporteur asks the Commission to elaborate a general assessment on implicit and standard VAT rates and associated revenue, budgetary implications on the EU up to 1 January 2007, and - in accordance with its results - to present a guideline or draft legislative proposal examining the opportunity of increase in standard compulsory VAT rate.
However, in the light of above mentioned arguments, the Rapporteur asks the Commission to elaborate a general assessment on implicit and standard VAT rates and associated revenue, budgetary implications on the EU up to 1 January 2007, and - in accordance with its results - to present a guideline or draft legislative proposal examining the opportunity of increase in standard compulsory VAT rate.