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This sounds like dispute between Ireland and EU. Please remind me why is Apple dragged into this ? Specifically laws. There is also the concern of how 13B Euro

This sounds like dispute between Ireland and EU. Please remind me why is Apple dragged into this ? Specifically laws. There is also the concern of how 13B Euros of Apple will-be/have-been seized/escrowed for the duration of the case which may takes years. In case EC loses, will EC/EU pay to Apple for temporary loss of their property ?

summarite 10y ago
You can start by reading the sources in other comments here. This is a ruling about a deal between Apple and Ireland and how it is structured to minimise tax and avoid tax in other countries. The Commission, in simple terms, makes sure that a single market doesn't mean that one country helps companies avoid tax in other countries while still allowing completely free trade.
- wav-part 10y ago
  And like other comments have suggested. You cant sue for following the laws. If EC/EU does not like laws then change the laws. If EU does not like Ireland laws then kick Ireland out. But holding 13B euros hostage cannot be tolerated.
  - mpweiher 10y ago
    You are simply mistaken. Ireland agreed to obey EU rules when joining.
  - Oletros 10y ago
    > You cant sue for following the laws. Ireland was not following the laws
Graphon1 10y ago
> Please remind me why is Apple dragged into this ? Because if Ireland "loses", then Apple owes 14B Euro. So, Apple is an interested party.
Oletros 10y ago
> This sounds like dispute between Ireland and EU. Please remind me why is Apple dragged into this ? Specifically laws. Yes, like all the other rulings regarding the Article 107, the infractor is the state giving illegal aids. And the companies are "dragged" because they were given an illegal advantage over others companies and that advantage should be voided