A meeting of the Antici Group scheduled for 13 July 2026 at 10:00 in the Justus Lipsius Building, Brussels, will focus on the Omnibus XI Taxation proposal, according to a notice of meeting and provisional agenda published by the Council of the European Union. The agenda item, recorded in a document dated 6 July 2026, lists a proposal for a Council Directive amending six existing directives on direct taxation: Directives 2003/49/EC, 2009/133/EC, 2011/96/EU, (EU) 2016/1164, (EU) 2017/1852 and (EU) 2025/50. The stated purpose is to simplify the EU framework on direct taxation and support growth and competitiveness.
The meeting format will see the European Commission give an overview of the proposal and its impact assessment, followed by an exchange of views among Antici Group members. The Antici Group, composed of senior officials from EU member states' permanent representations, prepares the work of the Committee of Permanent Representatives (Coreper) and handles procedural coordination. The meeting does not include a vote or decision; it is a preparatory discussion ahead of possible Coreper and Council deliberations.
No prior coverage of this specific proposal exists in the available record, making this the first identified step in the legislative process for the Omnibus XI Taxation directive. The agenda does not specify any exclusions or contentious points, but the simplification of direct taxation rules — covering areas such as interest and royalty payments, cross-border mergers, parent-subsidiary taxation, anti-tax-avoidance, dispute resolution, and a 2025 directive — could affect corporate tax compliance across the EU. Stakeholders likely to be impacted include multinational enterprises subject to multiple tax regimes, national tax authorities that must implement amended rules, and EU businesses that may benefit from reduced administrative burdens. The Commission's impact assessment, referenced as supporting document ST 11141/26 ADD 1–4, will provide further detail on expected costs and benefits.
Institutional follow-up will depend on the outcome of the exchange of views. If the Antici Group signals broad support or raises concerns, the proposal may proceed to Coreper and then to the Council for adoption. The European Parliament's role will depend on whether the directive is based on a legal basis requiring consultation or consent. No timeline for next steps has been announced.