EU's Vestager: Continued Disagreement With U.S. on Apple

The transcript discusses the EU's decision requiring Ireland to collect $14 billion in taxes from Apple, highlighting jurisdictional issues and the EU's role in enforcing fair competition. It covers the dialogue between the EU and Apple, the involvement of other companies like Amazon and Starbucks, and the legal differences between the US and EU. The transcript also touches on ongoing inquiries into Google and the Bayer Monsanto merger, emphasizing the importance of basing decisions on facts despite public pressure.

What is the amount that Ireland is required to collect from Apple according to the recent state aid decision?

How does the Commissioner justify the enforcement of legislation regarding taxation?

What was Apple's claimed effective global tax rate in 2014?

What challenges does the Commissioner face in obtaining data from companies like Apple?

What is the significance of the dialogue between the Commissioner and Apple regarding the tax decision?

How does the Commissioner view the relationship with the US Treasury Department concerning tax issues?

What are the implications of the different legal traditions between the US and the EU regarding tax negotiations?