State aid has been forbidden or at least heavily regulated in the EU since the Treaty of Rome in 1957, although Ireland joined later in 1973. No need to play th

State aid has been forbidden or at least heavily regulated in the EU since the Treaty of Rome in 1957, although Ireland joined later in 1973. No need to play the victim here and stoke anti-EU feelings. Apple got caught, and rightfully so. Time to pay up what is due. Hopefully, others will follow.