This is important. Some may see digital tax as a cynical "revenue grab" on GAFA, but the symbolism of political action is important. the idea that digital MNOs escape tax is detrimental for EU social contract.https://www.ft.com/content/6af07a2e-2cf4-11e8-9b4b-bc4b9f08f381 …
These arguments always make me nervous - Like <mobster voice> "that's a nice social contract, it would be a shame if something were to happen to it". Populism on all sides -Ramping up the idea that X outsiders not paying their way, then offer punitive action to retain cohesion
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Agree that measures should never be taken solely "to take away the populists tools", but this is not the case imo. Luxleaks and competition cases show that its not just empty "ramping up" the idea that some are not paying their way but that there is a problem with rules.
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But indeed: French ministers applauding GAFA-taxes is a) populist itself en b) unproductive for framing of EU proposals which is already precarious.
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Agreed. It has elements of blaming the outsider. Selective use of evidence, eg suggestions you compare intl digital with domestic traditional tax rates, whereas domestic digital tax rates v similar to intl. Other issues as well. https://www.cliffordchance.com/briefings/2018/03/unintended-targets--the-surprising-breadth-of-the-proposed-new-e.html …
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