CLEAN : One year after Panama Papers scandal reforms still blocked

The video discusses the challenges faced by the European Union in addressing tax evasion and fraud. It highlights the blockage of the EU's tax haven blacklist by countries like Ireland, Luxembourg, and the UK, as well as the stalled 5th Anti-Money Laundering Directive. The video also covers the financial impact of tax evasion, costing the EU 1,000 billion euros annually, with France losing 60 to 80 billion euros each year. The issue is framed as a matter of national sovereignty.

Which countries are blocking the European blacklist of tax havens?

• Portugal and Greece

• Germany and France

• Ireland and Luxembourg

• Spain and Italy

What is the proposed solution to unify the corporate tax base in the EU?

• Establish a common corporate tax base

• Increase VAT rates

• Reduce income tax rates

• Introduce a digital tax

How much does tax fraud and evasion cost the EU annually?

• 250 billion euros

• 750 billion euros

• 1 trillion euros

• 500 billion euros

What is the estimated annual cost of tax evasion for France?

• 40 to 60 billion euros

• 100 to 120 billion euros

• 60 to 80 billion euros

• 20 to 40 billion euros

Why is tax evasion considered a sovereignty issue for France?

• It surpasses income tax revenue

• It leads to inflation

• It causes unemployment

• It affects international relations