Business News
Uber Defends Business Model in Europe in Landmark Case
The ride-hailing app is not bound by strict local licensing and safety rules like its competitors.
By Reuters
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Building a Business
Keep Calm and Carry On: What Brexit Means for Doing Business Across the Pond
By Tony Tie
Marketing
Brexit Is Complicating Digital Marketing and EU Data Privacy
An already uncertain framework for protecting users was jolted by Brexit.
Building a Business
Don’t Say ‘Tally Ho’ To The U.K. — Yet!
Many of the predictions about Britain's imminent 'Brexit' are bad for U.S. businesses. But not all of them.
Business News
Brexit Turmoil Makes Britain a Bargain for U.S. Businesses
Brexit has created a buyer's market for U.K. talent and real estate but you'll need help navigating the uncertainty.
Business News
As Britain Turns Inward, One Company Isn’t Waiting Around
'We cannot wait for two years to see what will come out of this,' managing director of Encocam said.
By Reuters
Business News
Britain Just Voted to ‘Brexit’ the EU. What Does That Mean for Americans?
The decision is expected to have global implications, some of which may take years to play out.
By Reuters
Business News
If U.K. Voters Make a Brexit They Will Take Unwilling U.S. Businesses With Them
The close ties with British partners has amounted to something like a guest pass into the EU for American companies. That might change.
Building a Business
Remember the War-torn Balkans? Entrepreneurship There Is Now on the Rise.
The challenges can be big, but the opportunities are wide open.
Building a Business
Google Reportedly Faces Record 3 Billion Euro Antitrust Fine
The European Union has accused Google of promoting its shopping service in Internet searches at the expense of rival services in a case that has dragged on since late 2010.
By Reuters
Building a Business
Europe Charges Google With Abusing Android Market Dominance
Regulators allege that by requiring mobile phone manufacturers to pre-install Google Search and the Google Chrome browser, the U.S. company was denying consumers a wider choice.
By Reuters
Business News
Microsoft Offers First Major Endorsement of New EU-U.S. Data Privacy Pact
The company's endorsement of the Privacy Shield comes amidst criticism of it by privacy groups for failing to address concerns about U.S. surveillance practices.
By Reuters
Business Legal
Companies to Face Tighter EU Data Restrictions
Laws will force firms to report data breaches and face huge fines for misusing personal data.
By Reuters
Building a Business
European Union to Probe McDonald’s Tax Deals With Luxembourg
The EU competition enforcer said McDonald's had not paid any corporate taxes in Luxembourg or the U.S. on royalties paid by franchisees in Europe and Russia since 2009.
By Reuters
Building a Business
EU Cracks Down On Bitcoin, Anonymous Payments Systems to Curb Terrorism Funding
EU interior and justice ministers will gather in Brussels on Friday for a crisis meeting in the wake of the Paris attacks.
By Reuters
Building a Business
Bitcoin Is Now Tax Free in Europe
The European Court of Justice ruled the virtual currency can be treated in the same way as traditional money.
By Matt Clinch
Building a Business
Uber Is Having a Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Week
Here's a breakdown of the issues the company is dealing with in Amsterdam, Paris and London.
Business Operations & Logistics
European Court Rules That Commuting Time Is Part of the Workday
The EU's top court has ruled that, for employees who don't work out of an office, time spent commuting to and from worksites counts as part of the workday.
Thought Leaders
Berlin: The Startup City That’s Still Starting Up
Whether in tech or art, entrepreneurs in the German capital are creating a bright, new history for their city.
By Jason Fell
Tech
Traveling in Europe? A New Search Engine Wants to Show You Every Transportation Option.
A startup goes the extra mile to help travelers in Europe plan routes.
Building a Business
Facebook ‘Tramples European Privacy Law,’ Watchdog Says
The Privacy Protection Commission has launched a blistering attack after trying to find out more about the U.S. social media giant's practices.
By Reuters
Building a Business
B Corp Movement Gets Its Wings In Europe
Nonprofit B Lab is tasked with issuing the certificates and looks at a company's contribution to the environment, community and employees.
Building a Business
EU to Investigate Transparency of Google, Microsoft and Yahoo
The investigation is expected to take place next year, but a strategy document has already been drafted.
By Reuters
Building a Business
EU Says Google Cheated in Shopping Searches
In another antitrust investigation, the search giant is accused of distorting Internet search results to favor its shopping service.
By Reuters
Building a Business
Visa Europe Paves the Way to Bring Apple Pay Across the Pond
The London-based payment processing company announced a new 'tokenisation' service that allows customers to pay on a mobile device without credit card information being disclosed.
Building a Business
Google Says ‘Right to be Forgotten’ Should be Limited to the European Union
In a committee report, the tech giant is putting its foot down about where people can be 'forgotten' online.
By Nina Zipkin
Building a Business
Chastened Uber CEO Seeks Fresh Start for Ride Services in Europe
Uber's chief executive promised to create 50,000 new jobs this year across Europe in cities that are willing to reach deals to help his firm operate.
By Reuters
Building a Business
Google News Quits Spain Over New Copyright Law
The legislation would allow publishers to force Google and other sites to pay for re-publishing headlines or news snippets.
By Reuters