How many Member States are interested? Frits Bolkestein's paper aimed at making progress in the harmonisation of the Common Consolidated Corporate Tax Base is, thanks to its balance and pragmatism, a useful contribution to attaining this objective (see this column yesterday). The Commissioner clearly stated that, at this stage, he is not seeking a detailed agreement or explicit support from the Council. His aim is for now to verify - at the informal meeting of Finance Ministers scheduled for...