EU Envoys Elected New Chair for Tax Working Group
Cezary Krysiak will lead the EU group tasked with identifying harmful international tax practices.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in People
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EU envoys selected Cezary Krysiak as the new chair of the tax avoidance working group. Krysiak, who serves as the director of international tax policy at the Polish finance ministry, will immediately begin a two-year term.
Why it matters
The working group plays a central role in shaping EU tax compliance standards and identifying harmful practices that impact the operating environment for international businesses. Krysiak's appointment follows a leadership transition necessitated by the resignation of former chair Tina Humar.
Cezary Krysiak assumes the chair position for a two-year term. This follows the tenure of Tina Humar, who served for less than four months before resigning.
The players
Cezary Krysiak
The director of international tax policy at the Polish finance ministry who now chairs the EU tax avoidance working group.
Tina Humar
The former chair of the tax avoidance working group whose tenure lasted less than four months.
The details
The working group is responsible for auditing tax practices across the EU and identifying regimes that facilitate tax avoidance. Krysiak was the sole candidate for the position and steps into the role immediately to maintain continuity in the group's oversight agenda. The transition occurs after Humar's departure following her dismissal from her position as Slovenia's tax chief.
Timeline
September 22, 2026: EU envoys elected Cezary Krysiak as chair.
Market Landscape
The working group acts as the primary gatekeeper for identifying harmful tax practices under the EU Code of Conduct for Business Taxation. This leadership change signals the ongoing regulatory focus on cross-border tax compliance that governs how multinationals structure their operations.
Operators should anticipate continued scrutiny of international tax structures as the new chair establishes their oversight agenda. Monitor future EU working group releases for shifts in compliance enforcement that may require adjustments to your tax planning strategy.
The takeaway
The appointment of a new chair provides a fresh signal on the future enforcement trajectory for international tax standards. Businesses should review their current tax structures against emerging EU guidance to ensure compliance with shifting oversight priorities.
Further reading
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