Covid-19: Minister seeks ‘solidarity tax’ on high earners and firms ‘highly profitable’ in pandemic

Green TD Joe O’Brien said move could offset potential of deepening inequality

Global corporate tax deal edges closer as France, Germany support US approach

Germany says ‘realistic realistic to expect agreement reached this year on global framework’

No need for austerity after Covid in most advanced countries – IMF

States that can keep borrowing should be able to stabilise debt without higher taxes

EU calls for common position on tax for digital economy

Commission report says corporation tax rules may have to be adapted to respond to digitalisation

Brussels needed a good story and Dublin delivered

Euro zone leaders praise Ireland, but give most credit to its own ideals

Euro finance ministers debate paying Greek aid in instalments

Greek officials agree with international backers a plan to fire 4,000 and redeploy 25,000 public sector workers

Troika seals accord on Greece ahead of euro zone meeting

Implementation of policy linked to bailout ‘behind in some areas’, lenders say

Schaüble says euro can work through unrest

German finance minister plays down significance of developments in Portugal to single currency

Formula found to continue coalition, says Portuguese prime minister

Deal may include redistribution of posts in favour of People’s Party, the junior partner

Troika talks with Greece enter critical phase

Public sector cuts prove stumbling block as Athens pleads for more time

Lisbon resignations

Second ministerial resignation throws Portugal’s government into turmoil

Foreign minister Paulo Portas steps down over replacement of finance minister who resigned on Monday

Portugal finance minister resigns, cites need for ‘cohesion’

Departure comes shortly before the next bailout review

Strong demand as Portugal issues first new bonds since bailout

Crucial milestone in crisis-hit country’s bid to regain full access to debt markets