Juncker accused of blocking EU efforts against tax avoidance

German radio group NDR, The Guardian and the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists reported in January 2017 of leaked papers which suggested that European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker had actively obstructed while Prime Minister and Finance Minister of Luxembourg efforts to reform EU tax avoidance laws.

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ESO: Background information: Luxleaks whistleblowers found guilty, given suspended sentence http://www.europeansources.info/record/sentence-and-appeal-for-luxleaks-whistleblowers/

The Guardian, 01.01.17: Jean-Claude Juncker blocked EU curbs on tax avoidance, cables show https://www.theguardian.com/business/2017/jan/01/jean-claude-juncker-blocked-eu-curbs-on-tax-avoidance-cables-show

Council of the European Union: Preparatory bodies > Code of Conduct Group (Business Taxation) http://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/council-eu/preparatory-bodies/code-conduct-group/

https://www.icij.org/ https://www.icij.org/

EUObserver, 03.01.17: Juncker blocked tax reform, leaked cables say https://euobserver.com/political/136435

Luxemburger Wort, 02.01.17: Tax avoidance. Not so new allegations against Juncker http://www.wort.lu/en/politics/tax-avoidance-not-so-new-allegations-against-juncker-586a73c553590682caf172a1

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