Internet Insider: Leaked Link Tax docs prove EU Commission misled the public
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INTERNET INSIDER
August 26, 2016
... Huge news out of Brussels this week: a leaked document from the European Commission proves it plans to press ahead with the Link Tax, a deeply unpopular idea that has already been rejected (overwhelmingly) twice by the European Parliament.
What’s worse is that the leak comes JUST TWO DAYS after the Commission explicitly promised Internet users not to introduce a Link Tax — so clearly they have no problem promising one thing in public while planning the opposite in private.
Are we gonna let them get away with this? Hell, no! This battle will soon be moving back to the European Parliament, and the team here are already making big plans for the fight. Remember, even if you don’t live in Europe, many of your favourite websites and services do, so this will affect all of us. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter for the latest on this fast-moving story.
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