[DanBC]

The EU just ruled that Ireland's tax system was effectively a state subsidy, and thus not allowed under EU tax law. They've told Apple to pay Ireland €12bn.

Ireland is, apparently, trying to appeal this ruling.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-37251084

[rconti]

Once again realizing the folly of an integrated currency (and free movement of labor and goods) without better government integration.