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I reckon the letter is intended to maintain support in Ireland rather than the EU, which is a lost causes. Given the rise of EU scepticism and Brexit (rememberi
by ck425 10y ago
I reckon the letter is intended to maintain support in Ireland rather than the EU, which is a lost causes. Given the rise of EU scepticism and Brexit (remembering the UK and Ireland are extremely close) if Apple can maintain support in Ireland, Ireland will continue to push back strongly and might be somewhat successful.
Of course it could also back fire with the EU (particularly Germany) playing hard ball with both Ireland and the Brexit negotiations simultaneously and any negative effects on the UK economy scaring Ireland into compliance.
- jahnu 10y agoIrish sentiment is and remains vastly more pro-EU than it ever was in the UK. That said this is a very cynical ploy by Apple.
- sangnoir 10y ago> Irish sentiment is and remains vastly more pro-EU than it ever was in the UK. Then why on earth would Apple think Ireland will side with them rather than the EU? If anything, the EU holds all the cards here since Ireland will have to negotiate with the EU post-Brexit, and who knows if Apple taxes will be a bargaining chip?
- ck425 10y agoWhy would Ireland need to negotiate with the EU?
- ChoHag 10y agoAlthough I think not what was being referred to, the UK and Ireland do have a more porous border than most EU states do with their non-EU neighbours.
- cbraz 10y agoIreland is its own country and part of EU. It is not part of the UK and is in no way 'brexiting'.