I believe this is the political calculation the EU is making. Further EU integration is unpopular right now, but not as unpopular as large corporate tax dodgers

I believe this is the political calculation the EU is making. Further EU integration is unpopular right now, but not as unpopular as large corporate tax dodgers. This is partly about showing how only a big powerful EU can stand up to companies like Apple, whereas small countries like Ireland have to beg for tax.