France dragging its feet on EU tax-evasion fight

France has been a vocal supporter of EU attempts to fight tax evasion but is dragging its feet when it comes to transposing a crucial EU fiscal directive, according to EurActiv.

ESO: Background information: Combating tax fraud: Adoption of directive on strengthened mutual assistance and the exchange of information http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-combating-tax-fraud-adoption-of-directive-on-strengthened-mutual-assistance-and-the-exchange-of-information/

ESO: Background information: Joint Statement regarding an intergovernmental approach to improving international tax compliance and implementing FATCA http://www.europeansources.info/record/joint-statement-regarding-an-intergovernmental-approach-to-improving-international-tax-compliance-and-implementing-fatca/

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