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
European Union | Page 3
Building a Business
Finland Blames Apple for Economic Problems
Finnish PM Alexander Stubb links the tech giant's success to the downfall of the country's major export industries.
By Nina Zipkin
Business News
Facebook Wins EU Approval for $19 Billion WhatsApp Bid
The landmark deal gives Facebook a strong foothold in the fast-growing mobile messaging market.
By Reuters
Building a Business
Uber Says It Will Continue Service in Germany Despite Ban
The San Francisco-based ride-hailing app will face fees of $328,000 each time it operates in the fast-growing European market.
Business Operations & Logistics
Google: The Process of ‘Forgetting’ People Is Still Evolving
In response to questions raised by EU data protection agencies, Google published a point-by-point response explaining how it is currently processing the 91,000 removal requests it has already received.
By Laura Entis
Business Operations & Logistics
EU Committee Calls ‘Right to Be Forgotten’ Ruling Unreasonable
Should search engines be accountable for the data some people might want removed from the Internet? Members of a European subcommittee don't think so.
By Jason Fell
Business Operations & Logistics
EU’s ‘Right to Be Forgotten’ Ruling Is Already Getting Messy
Several news outlets claim some of their articles have been hidden by the search engine.
By Laura Entis
Business Operations & Logistics
People Have a ‘Right to Be Forgotten,’ Top EU Court Tells Google
Google will have to delete 'inadequate, irrelevant or no longer relevant' links on request, the European Court of Justice in Luxembourg ruled today.
By Laura Entis
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Europe Doesn’t Want American Apples. Here’s Why It Doesn’t Matter.
The impact of an ostensible ban on U.S.-grown apples is mostly a blow to the ego, though the broader food industry should pay attention.
By Kate Taylor
Business Accounting
Switzerland Mulls Setting Minimum Wage at $24.73
On May 18, Swiss voters will decide if they want to introduce the world's highest minimum wage to their country where the cost of living is extremely high and the unemployment and poverty rates very low.
By Laura Entis
Building a Business
Regulations Get Sticky as the Danes Ban the Danish
Cinnamon is a health risk in Europe, and that threatens the warm, sweet goodness that Denmark is known for.