"Now is the time to look ahead, at the future of taxation, for a competitive and fairer Europe and again these are two sides of the same coin in my view. We have the opportunity to make a difference, by making the right choices, now. But it all depends on the level of ambition that Member States will be ready to commonly agree on. This means defining what kind of Europe we want to build and what means we will give to it. I am certain that we need a positive vision for the future of taxation in the EU, built on our strengths and also on our common values. I believe that we need more, not less, Europe in taxation. I thank you for your attention and I look forward to our discussions."