The war between the European Union and Apple It has come for years. In most cases, the EU has achieved what is proposed, such as the implementation of the USB-C standard, forcing the iPhone to leave lightningsomething that most users appreciate.
However, in this case, Apple would have managed to avoid an implementation that would mean a lot of money for them, since this tax forced them to leave millions in something that, for these, was illogical. Let's see what it is, and how much they will save.
EU discard digital big tech tax
The European Commission has decided to withdraw its proposal to implement a digital tax on large technology companies, such as Apple, for the next EU budget from 2028 to 2035. Instead, a package of three new levies is contemplated: tobacco taxes, electrical and electronic waste, and a corporate rate for Companies with more than 50 million euros of billing In the EU.
This decision seems to be motivated by the ongoing negotiations of a transatlantic treaty with the United States, with the aim of avoiding friction and strengthening the EU negotiating position. The final draft of the budget will be published on July 16.
This does not mean that Apple had brought to trial the proposal, but that the European Union itself, by pressure of many companies such as this, and for fear that this happened, has voluntarily reversed, to avoid conflict with these, as well as the flight of many of the continent, changing it for other measures such as tobacco, which affects each individual person, and that is more feasible.
Tomorrow we will see everything more clearly, when these budgets are published, but it seems that this digital tax is fully discarded. Apple will save between 600 and 900 million euros a year After the EU decision not to apply the 3 % digital tax to large technological ones. Of course, this does not mean that they have fought, and by not applying this proposal, they will possibly have another soon, although less aggressive.
In summary, although it seems that Apple has won this time, the truth is that the European Union has not rendered at all. He has simply changed tactics. Instead of going directly for large technological ones, now bets on taxes that are easier to apply and less controversial. That does not mean that Apple is free forever, since if a new rate for companies with a lot of billing in Europe comes in, it will also be affected. The difference is that it will be a softer blow, without so much media noise or conflicts with the United States. Basically, the EU has only lifted the foot of the accelerator, but has not stopped at all.
And you, do you consider that we have to put such aggressive taxes to these companies, or that that only has an impact on the end user, since they apply it to the price of their products, and we end up paying it equally? Leave us a comment with your opinion.
