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14 December 2022 Secrets of the council

Viktor Orbán blinks first as EU moves to block €6bn going to Hungary

Opinion By Sigrid Melchior and Attila Kálmán

There is now a tool and a blueprint for EU countries to deal with one of their own sliding into authoritarianism. But will it work? Read more "Viktor Orbán blinks first as EU moves to block €6bn going to Hungary"

8 December 2022 Untaxed

Europe’s governments inflate housing prices with huge tax privileges for real estate

The search for affordable housing is an increasingly desperate task for many across Europe. And favourable tax policies given to real estate are leaving citizens on shaky ground. Read more "Europe’s governments inflate housing prices with huge tax privileges for real estate"

8 December 2022 Untaxed

Europe strains under rising prices as renters bear brunt of housing crisis

By Attila Kálmán

Europeans are faced with a host of housing concerns right now. And data reveals the scale of the challenges across the continent. Read more "Europe strains under rising prices as renters bear brunt of housing crisis"

8 December 2022 Untaxed

In pictures: Europeans grapple with unaffordable prices and housing insecurity

By Investigate Europe

With prices rising in Europe, Investigate Europe spoke to citizens who are either trying to buy or rent a flat in their cities. Read more "In pictures: Europeans grapple with unaffordable prices and housing insecurity"

8 December 2022 Perenco Files

Real estate, wine and tech: how Perenco’s offshore oil profits end up back in Europe

By Maxence Peigné, Manuel Rico, Leïla Miñano and Paulo Pena

Owners of the controversial Franco-British oil company have invested billions of euros of tax haven money across the continent. Read more "Real estate, wine and tech: how Perenco’s offshore oil profits end up back in Europe"

8 December 2022 Untaxed

Explainer: how tax engineering works in Luxembourg

This is how wealthy individuals can use Luxembourg companies to channel their real estate investments in Europe and avoid taxes. Read more "Explainer: how tax engineering works in Luxembourg"