Taxes

In one corner, the poster child for American tech success. In the other, the world's foremost authority on corporate regulation. The prize: €13 billion euros in back taxes.

What is France's new digital tax?

France is set to apply a new tax on almost all flights departing from its airports, which is expected to raise €180 million in its first year. But how will it affect those travelling?

The economy may look better on paper, but there are still clear economic disparities between regions of Europe. A Nobel-prize winning economist explained how the situation can improve.

On Tuesday, the European Parliament voted to provide increased protections for whistleblowers in the EU. Euronews spoke with former whistleblower Antoine Deltour to ask him what he thought of these new protections.

Police fired tear gas and water cannons as the yellw vest protests turned violent again after weeks of relative calm and declining numbers of participants.

It's "the tax of the 21st Century": French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire unveils France's draft bill for a revenue tax digital giants

Authorities in Venice have decided to impose a new 3 euro entrance fee during 2019 on tourists who visit the city for a day and don't stay overnight

Victory for women - but the resolution is non-binding

Unanimous decisions on tax matters should be phased out gradually

Brussels' plan would gradually abandon unanimous decisions by the European Council

Daytrippers as well as overnight guests will soon have to pay to visit the Italian city of Venice

Marchers promise numbers will be up again once the Christmas holiday period is over.

The government may have gone back on its decision to raise taxes on fuel, but the Gilets jaunes movement shows no sign of appeasing.

Digital services tax off the table, activists lament that EU finance ministers let tech giants off the hook.

Edouard Philippe says he has "heard" the French people after two days of road blockades, but that France needs reforms.