EU to discuss tax havens blacklist after 'Paradise Papers' leaks

European Union states will today bring forward a discussion on plans for a tax havens’ blacklists after Paradise Papers revealed investments by wealthy individuals and institutions around the globe.The discussion will be held during the monthly meeting of EU Finance Ministers in Brussels. 

The Vice



President of the EU’s executive arm, Valdis Dombrovskis said the latest revelations put renewed emphasis on the work the European Commission is doing to fight tax avoidance.

EU countries had planned for months to reach an agreement on a blacklist for tax havens by the end of this year.