Tech vs tax: Europe dusts off plan to get more from digital tax avoiders
The European Commission has tax avoiders in its sights – and that means tech companies could be footing a bigger bill on the continent.
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Swisscom denied Telecom Lichtenstein takeover
Switzerland's main telco will not be able to takeover its counterpart in Lichtenstein, the country's parliament has ruled.
Europe ready to charge Microsoft over browser choice, eyes Google action
Europe's competition chief has said the European Commission is preparing to charge Microsoft over its failure to offer some Windows 7 users a choice of browser, and may begin formal antitrust proceedings against Google too.
Europe starts laying foundations for homegrown robotics push
The European Commission, along with business and academia, are working on a partnership charged with boosting the continent's presence on the worldwide robotics stage.
Software companies splash the cash on R&D as Europe's research budget grows
European IT services and software companies are planning to increase their spending on R&D by almost double the EU average over the next three years.
EU regulator: Let consumers pick telecom standards
Let the market, not politicians, choose platforms, says EU watchdog. "Build the services, and they will come."
EU data guru: Privacy advocates not a problem
He says effective antiterror measures can't exist without data protection controls.
Europe sees calling prices fall
Recent European Commission report notes increased competition and rate drops, but also cites need for more regulation.
Europe passes tough new data retention laws
Despite privacy and industry concerns, data will be kept on every e-mail sent and phone call made for as long as two years.
U.S. easing off on European e-passports
The United States is set to shelve a demand that European visitors to the country carry biometric passports, according to a report.