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Economy

Germany ranks last for expat tax conditions in global index

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Economy

Wealth taxes in Europe: Who collects them and how much do they raise?

Several European countries have repealed wealth taxes in recent decades. As of 2025, only three still impose a tax on individual net wealth, while a few others levy taxes only on selected assets.

Economy

Rome denies French PM Bayrou's 'unfounded' tax dumping claims

Francois Bayrou, in an interview with French media on Sunday, accused Italy of fiscal dumping. The Italian government denied it, while members of the key parties criticised the attack, defending the soundness and attractiveness of their tax system.

Europe News

Panama did not cede sovereignty to the US, foreign minister says

In an interview with Euronews, Panama's Foreign Minister Javier Martínez-Acha said that the US military exercises taking place in the South American country are temporary and that no foreign armed forces will remain there permanently.

Business

Inside the European centres favoured for cross-border tax planning

Euronews takes a closer look at the favoured corporate tax centres across Europe and its overseas territories.

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Economy

Europe’s top tax breaks for the rich – see how countries compare

A number of countries, eager for investment and tax revenue, are hoping to become magnets for the wealthy.

Economy

French lawmakers back tax on ultra-rich proposed by Ecologist Party

Supporters say the levy would tackle inequality in France, although some fear the effect on investment, business expansion and jobs.

Economy

Most affordable tax-free havens: Top picks for expats in 2025?

Half of the 10 most affordable tax-free countries for expats are located in the Gulf region. Even with an average salary, you can still have a leftover income after covering rent, living expenses, and bills in some countries.

Business

'Loopholes’ in EU’s €100bn corporate tax avoidance fight, auditors say

Brussels recently scored a win when judges ruled Apple should reimburse €13bn in underpaid taxes – but a high-profile tax havens blacklist is undermined by weak sanctions, and warnings of cross-border schemes often go unheeded, auditors said.

EuroVerify

Fact check: Does Monaco pay zero taxes?

Social media posts claim that Monaco has much better-maintained streets compared to neighbouring France despite charging no taxes.

Europe News

Is the EU's forest protection law becoming Brussels' next nightmare?

In an interview with Euronews, the outgoing European Commissioner for Environment, Ocean and Fisheries Virginijus Sinkevičius said that he finds very 'difficult' to understand why the position on the deforestation law has changed significantly after its approval.

Economy

Where are Europe's tax havens - and how are they luring in the rich?

Hungry for investment, countries in Europe are competing to attract and retain the wealthy. Euronews Business explores the tax perks on offer, along with the pushbacks against them.

Economy

Rewarding tax havens? Why Ireland may cash in on OECD reforms

The cornerstone of Irish economic policy has been low corporation tax, so what will a minimum levy mean for the country?

Economy

Billionaire tax needed to tackle inequalities, says EU research group

A global minimum tax on billionaires equal to 2% of their wealth could raise close to $250 billion (around €235.6 billion), the EU Tax Observatory estimated in a report released on Monday.

World News

Europe's top rights court overturns 2021 LuxLeaks whistlerblower fine

The European Court of Human Rights ruled in favour of an accountant who exposed tax deals for large corporations in Luxembourg.

Europe News

The European Union adds Russia to its blacklist of tax havens

The EU considers Russia has failed to address the harmful elements of its tax legislation.

World News

Euroviews. How Irish, Swiss and Dutch Tax Policy Harms Children Abroad | View

Young people across the globe rely on government tax revenues for the realisation of their basic rights. Tax avoidance is therefore a children's rights issue, argues Zurich-based law teacher and NGO director Alexandra Dufresne.