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Apple tax avoidance looms over EU summit

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NEWSEU leaders to discuss tax issues today, with Ireland under pressure over its tax rates.

European Union leaders meeting this afternoon (22 May) in Brussels will discuss tax evasion and avoidance, a day after it was revealed that technology giant Apple has avoided paying $44 billion (€34bn) in tax by basing itself in Ireland. Read more

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The dishonesty of making treaty reform taboo

Germany's finance minister reopens the debate on treaty change.

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Patent-holders on the back foot in battles with Almunia

Action needed to keep competition fair.

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COMMENTA round-up of the international press on Wednesday, 22 May.

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Candidates for EU ombudsman announced

NEWSSix candidates have met selection criteria, half of them MEPs.

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COMMENTA round-up of the international press on Tuesday, 21 May.

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EU tariffs on Chinese solar would be 'a grave mistake'

NEWSGerman economy minister says Commission action could lead to a trade dispute.
EU-China trade disputes raise fears of retaliation

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COMMENTA round-up of international press on Monday, 20 May.

Balancing the technocrats You need an active subscription to read this article

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COMMENTIt is undemocratic that the ECB can set the eurozone-wide inflation target unilaterally.

Debt without drowning You need an active subscription to read this article

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COMMENTA debt-mutualisation scheme for the eurozone must satisfy three crucial requirements.

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COMMENTA round-up of the international press on Friday, 17 May.

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Energy intensive industries benefitting from ETS, says Commission

NEWSAnalysts reveal that many of the energy-intensive industries resisting changes to the EU's Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) are making a profit from the system.

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Clothing tops dangerous items list

NEWSReport on EU Rapid Information System shows that majority of cases involved products made in China.

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COMMENTA round-up of the international press on Thursday 16 May.

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EU-China trade disputes raise fears of retaliation

NEWSCommission threatens telecoms firms with sanctions, with battles over solar panels and ceramics to come.

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Solar panel producers face punitive charges

NEWSTemporary tariffs could range from 37% to 68%

Tariffs set for Chinese ceramics industry

NEWSChinese ceramics and stoneware will be subject to anti-dumping tariffs for the next five years, starting today.

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US trade talks top MEPs' agenda You need an active subscription to read this article

NEWSCompromise expected on single supervisor plans.

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Worry in Brussels as Cameron loses his footing over Europe You need an active subscription to read this article

NEWSEuroscepticism grows in Cameron's own party.

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Leaders to discuss taxation and energy at summit You need an active subscription to read this article

NEWSCalls to extend scope of savings tax directive.

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MEPs gain modest ground in fight over fishing reform You need an active subscription to read this article

NEWSConcessions avert collapse of talks.

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  1. Energy intensive industries benefitting from ETS, says Commission

    Analysts reveal that many of the energy-intensive industries resisting changes to the EU's Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) are making a profit from the system.
  2. EU-China trade disputes raise fears of retaliation

    Commission threatens telecoms firms with sanctions, with battles over solar panels and ceramics to come.
  3. Solar panel producers face punitive charges

    Temporary tariffs could range from 37% to 68%
  4. Austria and Luxembourg hold out against tougher tax rules

    Commissioner frustrated at lack of progress.
  5. Split over next steps towards banking union

    Germany resisting moves to create a single resolution authority.


 

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