Austrian Finance Chief on Taxing Digital Companies

The transcript discusses the challenges and proposals related to digital and financial transaction taxes in Europe. It emphasizes the need for fairness between traditional and digital economies and outlines the European Commission's proposal. The discussion also covers the slow progress of the financial transaction tax and the need to strengthen its basis. The role of Austria's presidency in facilitating these discussions and the potential integration of proposals from France and Germany are highlighted.

What is the main factor in the discussion regarding the digital economy and traditional economy?

What proposal is being discussed at the European level regarding taxation?

What are the different aspects that need to be considered in the discussions about taxation?

How does the speaker propose to approach the discussions on taxation at both national and European levels?

What is the current status of the financial transaction tax discussion among European countries?