Tax justice, Privatisation, Statement
Date
Jul. 17, 2020
Apple allowed to have its cake and eat it: EPSU regrets Court decision to wipe high-tech giant’s fine of €14bn
On 15 July, the General Court annulled the European Commission’s biggest ever fine in a state aid case. In 2016, the Commission considered that a tax rebate (via tax rulings) granted by the Irish government to Apple was state aid, and therefore illegal.
May. 17, 2019
European elections - EPSU’s key demands for a different Europe - for People and the Planet, not for Profits
EPSU has sent the Members of Parliament seeking re-election, as well as a large number of candidates our proposals for what we expect from the Commission and the European Parliament in the next mandate.
Dec. 27, 2014
EPSU Briefing on Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) "11 facts about public-private partnerships (PPPs)"
Public-private partnerships (PPPs) are not the answer to public finance constraints. This updated briefing from the Public Services International Research Unit (PSIRU) highlights the serious financial and operational problems that have arisen with PPPs.
Dec. 22, 2014
The impact of austerity on tax collection: one year later and still going backwards
EPSU update report: "The impact of austerity on tax collection: one year later and still going backwards" commissioned to Labour Research Department - [Read our press release, 18 December 2014->http://www.epsu.org/a/11040]
Jun. 28, 2012
NEW mapping report on Labour inspectors in 15 European countries at times of austerity
Labour inspectors are essential to the enforcement of employees’ rights, the prevention of abuses by unscrupulous employers and the promotion of economic and social development. They help make decent work
May. 22, 2012
European Commission's Green Paper Restructuring and anticipation of change: what lessons from recent experience?
European Commission’s Green Paper COM (2012) 7 final Restructuring and anticipation of change: what lessons from recent experience? March 2012 EPSU response: EPSU response GP restructuring
Jul. 28, 2010
ETUC response, in cooperation with EPSU, to the Commission's Consultation on "smart regulation"
Introduction The European Commission has launched an internet consultation open to all stakeholders aiming to collect input for a Communication on smart regulation planned for the autumn. It will build