Paolo Gentiloni
Former bailout countries lead EU growth
Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Spain and Ireland all close to the top of the table of economic growth in the European Commission’s forecast for 2023
Irish economy to keep growing even as European Commission warns of ‘persistent’ inflation
Spring forecast paints upbeat picture of domestic economy, with strong exports and resilient consumer demand expected to drive growth
No sanctions on Russian gas planned at the moment, EU says
Paschal Donohoe warns of slowdown in economic growth due to war in Ukraine
EU commissioner says Ukraine crisis should force reckoning with corrupt cash
Nicolas Schmit warns that invasion may lead to years of high inflation
Minimum corporation tax rate will not abolish competition, EU says
New measures include 15% corporation tax floor and crackdown on shell companies
Mairead McGuinness: UK needs to be ‘less emotional’ on Brexit
European commissioner talks about tax, trade, protocol and need for a stronger bloc
EU may have a few tricks up their sleeve yet on Irish corporate tax
There is uncertainty in the air for Ireland’s attractiveness as a place for multinationals
Impetus develops in Government towards joining OECD tax deal
Success reported on having sticking-point phrase ‘at least 15%’ removed from draft text
Corporate tax: Momentum grows for Ireland to join OECD tax deal
Understood Government has been successful in having ‘at least 15%’ removed from draft text
Ireland has changed position on 12.5% tax rate – French finance minister
Minimum tax rate of 15% no longer the main sticking point to reach deal, France says
Fintan O’Toole: Ireland makes a fetish of corporation tax because it is too scared to be normal
By making the 12.5% corporate tax rate the test of our sovereignty, the State sends out a message of fear to the world
Ireland needs ‘absolute certainty’ before signing up to tax deal
Michael McGrath says outline of deal not entirely clear at this stage
Austerity was a mistake, says EU economy commissioner
Ireland can compete without 12.5% taxation rate, says Paolo Gentiloni ahead of Dublin visit
Europe has done a number on the Irish corporate tax rate
Economy commissioner’s speech shows EU could compromise principles further
EU commissioner yearns for tax harmonisation by another name
Cantillon: Plenty of warm words for Ireland but cold comfort in Paolo Gentiloni speech
Europe plans new directive on corporate tax
Economy commissioner tells Irish audience that he will seek ‘uniform implementation’
High debt and tax changes pose financial risk to Ireland, commission warns
Brussels pinpoints ‘macroeconomic imbalances’ and urges spending be kept in check
European Commission to pressure Ireland on tax in recovery fund plan
Tax loophole closure among ‘country-specific recommendations’ to be met for fund access
Public spending to counter Covid-19 could continue into 2022, says Eurogroup
Contentious debate looms over whether bloc's debt and spending rules should be reformed
EU to decide on extending suspension of Stability Pact in coming weeks
The Pact limits budget deficits and debts
Covid supports for businesses likely to be extended until mid year, says Donohoe
Minister for Finance chaired Eurogroup meeting briefed by WHO on Covid-19 outlook
Ireland only EU economy to grow in 2020
EU Commission expects Irish GDP to grow by 3.4% in 2021 and marginally faster in 2022
Italy’s PM moves to shore up fragile coalition
Government struggling without a working majority as it tackles twin health and economic crises
Italy’s PM Giuseppe Conte survives crunch confidence vote
Weakened coalition now faces an uphill battle to pass meaningful economic reforms
‘Brexodus’ of jobs from City of London to continue, says EU commissioner
Mairead McGuinness has launched a plan to strengthen EU’s financial system post-Brexit
Ireland has greater access to vaccines through EU, Donohoe says
Idea of vaccination passport to ease international travel debated by EU countries
Eurogroup reaches long-awaited deal on bailout fund reform
Accord aims to make repeat of debt crises after 2007-2008 financial collapse less likely
Irish economy will shrink by 2.3% this year, says European Commission
Recession in 2020 worst in EU history but Irish economy among member states least affected
EU ministers call for recovery fund resolution amid Covid-19 surge
Tourism, hospitality, entertainment and culture sectors hardest hit by second wave
Commission ready to clamp down on sweetheart corporate tax deals
Republic previously identified among states used for aggressive tax planning
Donohoe calls for ‘unprecedented European solutions’ to Covid crisis
Eurogroup president wants return to budgetary and fiscal normality
Ireland not getting a slice of EU’s €81.4bn Covid payments pie
State has not yet applied for loan due to lengthy delay in forming a Government
EU taxation to change, but must be ‘as fair as possible for Ireland’ – Donohoe
Minister for Finance tells Dáil any change must be dealt with by unanimity
Apple case hardens Brussels’ resolve to tackle ‘agressive taxation’
Commission plans to use treaty clause to allow it act against low-tax member states
European Commission to press ahead with tax clampdown after Apple ruling
First use of treaty article to bypass taxation veto is among the proposals
Critics of Irish taxation should ‘reassess’ views, says Donohoe
Minister for Finance says original Apple decision caused ‘reputational difficulty’ to State
Ireland’s economy set to shrink 8.5% due to pandemic
European Commission predicts economic damage from coronavirus to be worse than expected
US withdrawal from digital tax talks raises Irish fears
Analysis: The State is one of the chief opponents to pan-European digital taxation
EU promises billions to help companies weather the impact of Covid-19
Investment will focus on healthcare, space, defence, digital and green technologies
EU to propose €750bn Covid-19 recovery package
Ireland in line for grants of €1.9bn in scheme weighted by how badly economies have been hit
Ireland urged to ‘green’ its economy and tackle problems in health and housing
EU says investment is needed to counter downturn expected to be worst in a century
Bailouts will not mean austerity, euro zone countries told
European finance ministers give green light to plan for 10-year credit lines
Ireland’s economy to contract by 8% this year, European Commission forecasts
Spring economic forecast is ‘clouded by a higher than usual degree of uncertainty’
Republic set to be in firing line as EU to weigh tougher tax haven listing
Proposal would see stricter sanctions for facilitating tax avoidance
France and Italy seek to forge new axis after fraught 15 months
Emmanuel Macron makes brief trip to Rome to repair ties damaged by Matteo Salvini
Margrethe Vestager to stay in EU’s top competition job
Commissioner instigated the clawback of Irish state aid from Apple
Proposed European Commission team hits near-50/50 gender balance
Renominated commissioners include Phil Hogan and his expectation of trade portfolio
France and Italy’s relationship is close to breaking point
Migration row between the two governments highlights the shattering of historic ties
Far-right Italian minister’s call to ‘register’ Roma sparks outcry
Salvini plan to expel non-Italian Roma creates rift with Five Star’s Luigi Di Maio
Italian deadlock ends as populist government takes charge
PM Giuseppe Conte has pledged to cut taxes, boost welfare spend and overhaul some EU rules
Political novice Giuseppe Conte proposed as Italy’s prime minister
Coalition of populist Five Star and League parties could be in place by end of the week
Italian populist parties agree basis for government deal
Five Star Movement and far-right League say they have no plan to take Italy out of euro zone
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