Margrethe Vestager, the EU competition chief, expressed her emotions on the ruling, saying, 'I was ready to face the loss, but it was the win that made me cry.' This reflects the tension of winning a significant legal battle while the implications for countries involved are complex.
The court ruled that the European Commission was right to demand the repayment of 13bn in illegal tax breaks for Apple, as it granted the tech giant an unfair advantage in the market, a point underscored by Vestager's ongoing commitment to addressing tax injustices.
In a paradoxical twist, the Irish government faces a massive financial windfall from a loss in court, illustrating the intricate balance between international taxation policies and local economic reliance on multinationals.
The ruling’s implications extend beyond Ireland, as it will be scrutinized by corporate leaders and tax justice campaigners worldwide, raising questions about fairness in corporate taxation practices.
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