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European Commission outlines appeal against Apple's €13bn tax ruling

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Re: Again

@Missing Semicolon

"It's illegal state aid. The EU has rules against this (which were, of course, ignored for years when it was Luxembourg doing it)."

The selective application of the rules does make a mockery of the system. But even without that I agree about the state aid, which wasnt offered by Apple but by Ireland. This is where the one to break the rules isnt the target of punishment.

"Ireland was originally adjudged to have done so."

Spot on I dont disagree. So why is it Apple being punished for following the agreement with the lawmaker when its the lawmaker who broke the rules. My only issue with this is how Apple must pay for Ireland's actions.

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