MEPs urge Schulz to set up inquiry committee on tax evasion
In the light of the recent revelations about Luxembourg tax avoidance schemes for multinational corporations, a quarter of the European Parliament on Wednesday (14 January) backed the Greens’ proposal...
View ArticleParliament tax committee threatens to blacklist uncooperative lobbyists
The European Parliament's Tax Rulings Committee has called for sanctions to be placed on multinationals that refused to attend hearings on their tax practices. EurActiv France reports.
View ArticleAre we seeing the end of austerity in Europe?
Several European countries will break their budgetary commitments this year to grow their economies. But without coordinated EU policy, any attempt to relaunch the European economy will fail. Our...
View ArticleEU says Apple must repay €13 billion over ‘illegal’ Irish tax deal
The European Commission said on Tuesday (30 August) that US tech company Apple must repay €13 billion in back taxes after ruling that a series of Irish tax deals were illegal.
View ArticleTrump cuts spark fears of global corporate tax war
Donald Trump's plans to slash corporate taxes in the United States have sparked concerns of a new global fiscal race to the bottom, possibly involving a wave of negative social consequences, experts say.
View ArticleTax fight draws divisions at EU digital summit
Supporters of a controversial new push to tax tech giants insist they will overcome fierce opposition from a group of around 10 member states.
View ArticleTax evasion deprives the EU of 20% of corporate taxes
Economists consider, based on tax havens’ statistics such as Bermuda or Ireland, that 40% of multinational companies' profits avoid taxation. The EU would thus be deprived of a fifth of its income from...
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