In the first of three reports on tax evasion in Europe EU-OCS explores France’s record fine against Swiss banking giant UBS in what the court called a case of fraud of ‘exceptional magnitude.’
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Economics
Branko Milanovic: Why were the Balkans underdeveloped? A geographical hypothesis
Interesting examination of the historical economic structure of the Balkans. Read here
Geopolitics
United Nations Human Rights Office: UN Special Committee finds Israel’s warfare methods in Gaza consistent with genocide, including use of starvation as weapon of war
“Israel’s warfare in Gaza is consistent with the characteristics of genocide, with mass civilian casualties and life-threatening conditions intentionally imposed on Palestinians there,” finds the UN Special Committee to investigate Israeli practices. Read HERE
EU politics
euronews: Croatia’s anti NATO and EU incumbent president set for victory in first round presidential election
Croatia’s incumbent President Zoran Milanović has a sweeping lead in Sunday’s election and could win the five-year presidency in the first round, according to an exit poll released immediately after the voting. Read HERE
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