Tax on multinationals: Macron ensures he does not "put pressure" on Ireland

Emmanuel Macron said Thursday he was "

" in the possibility of reaching an agreement on a minimum tax on companies with Ireland, on which he does not want to "

", despite the reluctance of Dublin towards this measure. the OECD.

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"

," Micheal Martin, said the French president at a press conference in Dublin alongside Micheal Martin.

Ireland has repeatedly hammered out its opposition to the global taxation plan for multinationals, refusing for the time being to sign the text validated by the G20 and the OECD.

It plans to introduce a world tax of at least 15% on the profits of the largest international firms and to distribute the rights to tax these companies more equitably.

A consultation launched on the subject in Ireland

Dublin has thrived on the advantageous 12.5% ​​tax rate, which has allowed it to host the European headquarters of a host of American companies, tech and pharmaceutical giants. However, the Irish Prime Minister is not closing the door to a deal. "

" he said at the press conference, adding to have "

".

The Irish government has also recently launched a consultation on the subject.

“

", which has made it possible to obtain"

", said Emmanuel Macron.

"

", but "

" and requires profound changes in our traditional economic models ", in particular because of the pandemic, warned the president.

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"

," he concluded. The details of this reform must still be negotiated until October within the framework of the OECD for implementation from 2023.