When at the beginning of February, the French minister of Economy, Bruno Le Maire, has met, at Stockholm, his counterpart Magdalena Andersson, the discussions have largely focused on the taxation of the giants of the digital in Europe. Sweden reiterated its position against the measure, preventing it from doing its adoption as the unanimous vote of the 28 countries of the EU is required in the area of taxation. And the French could not see the "major obstacles" that remain. The implementation of this tax, which would focus on the turnover in each country, is challenged by the nordic kingdom but also Finland, Denmark or Ireland.

"Sweden believes that the Eu should not have a role and skills in the area of taxation"

Göran von Sydow, director of the Swedish Institute of european studies

How is Sweden, always seeking equality, where tax rates are among the highest in Europe, can it oppose the taxation of the Gafa? "It is true that this can seem paradoxical, especially for one of the last countries the social-democrats on the continent, but it is first a question of principle, meets Göran von ...