In “The Hidden Wealth of Nations”, Gabriel Zucman writes: “(w)e can no longer continue to liberalize trade while completely ignoring the problems of fiscal dissimulation.” In the World Investment Report 2015, we read: “Ongoing anti-avoidance … [Read more...]
Trade and Investment, Tax and Human Rights – Part One, Do you hear the people sing?
On 3 May 2016, the Irish Times announced that Ireland was "to be the EU’s fastest growing economy in 2016” with a growth forecast of 4.9%. On 3 June 2016, Dave Gibney, an official with the Mandate trade union, assessed the Irish situation from a … [Read more...]
ECJ must rule on the compatibility of ISDS with EU law.
Working Paper Delivered At Conference: ‘International and Comparative Law in the 21st Century: Lessons learned?’ 10th June 2016, Griffith College, South Circular Rd., Dublin 8, Ireland. “European Court of Justice Must Rule on Coherence of ISDS … [Read more...]
Statement of ATTAC Europe on Brexit: If the EU cannot be part of that better Europe, it will be swept away!
Britain’s decision to leave the European Union is a wake-up call to the leaders of Europe. We have had enough of being run by undemocratic institutions which act in the interests of big business. We are tired of having the lives of Europe’s people … [Read more...]
