Swedish prime minister Göran Persson has criticised tax policies in new EU member states, creating a political storm.
In media interviews and most recently on a visit to Berlin Tuesday (30 March), Mr Persson argued that Sweden is not prepared to pay for new member states via EU contributions, when the people earning most in these countries are not taxed or taxed at a very low rate.
"If they [the new member states] believe that we will tax heavily in Sweden, Finland and Denmark an...
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Already a member? Login hereLisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.
Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.