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Statement Tax December 1, 2016 Getting VAT right this time: Startups’ ask to the European Commission

Currently startups find themselves in a nightmare of costly VAT reporting obligations instead of growing their business.

Data September 19, 2016 Global Data Flows in Trade

Why cross-border data flows should be included in trade agreements currently under negotiation.

Talent August 22, 2016 Brain gain: Six ways the EU startup visa will bring success to Europe

Europe needs to do more to attract talented people and the growth of boost startups. Right now, Europe is bleeding talent, but governments can reverse that trend. The European Commission will propose changes to the blue card visa for highly-skilled workers tomorrow (7 June). Let’s hope the executive listens to what member states called for …

Startups July 18, 2016 Your summer reading list about startups and technology

What are the essential reads for European policy makers (and everyone) this summer and throughout 2016?

Digital Single Market Open Letter May 11, 2016 Vice President Ansip’s response to our letter

The Commissioner for Digital Single Market’s reply to startup communities.

Digital Single Market Open Letter May 11, 2016 Our letter to Commission Vice President Andrus Ansip

Startup communities urge EU to put innovation at the heart of the Digital Single Market

Data Open Letter May 11, 2016 Open letter to Co-legislators on the General Data Protection Regulation

With the trilogue negotiations of the GDPR coming to a crucial phase we are writing you on behalf of tech startups to make our voice heard in favour a data protection framework that helps building trust…

Uncategorized May 11, 2016 Digital Single Market in the European Parliament – in good hands?

Three thoughts on the current Digital Single Market report.

Policy May 11, 2016 European startups set policy priorities for global growth

Digital leaders from 15 EU member states, 18 associations representing over 10,000 startups, met in Brussels to set policy priorities for the coming year.

Startups May 11, 2016 #techxmasreadings

What you want MEPs (and everyone) to read for Christmas.