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Thomas Ohr: Shortly after the Brexit vote in the UK, France took over the position as the world’s fifth largest economy. The "Grande Nation" has a very vital startup ecosystem and with Paris one of the leading startup hubs in Continue reading 10 French Startups To Look Out For In 2017
Natasha Lomas: The European Commission is preparing a list of legal options on how to make digital multinationals such as Amazon, Facebook and Google pay more tax, Reuters reports. The paper is being prepared for an EU summit taking place Continue reading Europe Says ‘All Options On Table’ For Taxing Tech Giants
[Codango: France… we here at Codango understand that!] The Local: After Apple unveiled its shiny new iPhone X to the world, French media noted with wonder and consternation that the hi-tech gadget cost almost exactly the same as a worker Continue reading France Shocked At Iphone X Costing Exactly French Minimum Wage
Reuters: France, Germany, Italy and Spain want digital multinationals like Amazon and Google to be taxed in Europe based on their revenues, rather than only profits as now, their finance ministers said in a joint letter. France is leading a Continue reading France, Germany, Italy, Spain Want To Tax Tech Giants On Revenues, Not Just Profits
Jim Brunsden and Mehreen Khan: Paris and Berlin are mounting a joint offensive to tax internet giants such as Google and Amazon based on revenues generated in EU countries, a change that would wreak havoc with many technology groups’ business Continue reading France Drives EU Tax Blitz On Revenues Of US Tech Giants
Luke Chambers: More and more refugees pour into Europe. They were forced from their homes due to the worst kinds of violence and danger imaginable, there have been a wide range of reactions. Failed by governments and mistrusted by many Continue reading France’s Tech Industry Rallies in Response to European Refugee Crisis
Paris takes a step closer on Thursday to fulfilling its ambition of becoming Europe’s technology capital when President Emmanuel Macron inaugurates Station F, the world’s largest start-up incubator on the banks of the Seine. The 34,000 square-meter (366,000 square-foot) facility Continue reading Silicon-On-Seine: World’s Biggest Tech Incubator Opens In Paris
Arjun Kharpal: French President Emmanuel Macron wants to turn France into a "country of unicorns", making it a world leader in technology. But he faces a tough task in reforming tax and labor laws in France which will be key. Continue reading Macron’s Vision To Make France A ‘Country Of Unicorns’ Requires A Big Shift In Mentality
[Codango: Hasn’t anyone seen Terminator III?] Mike Woods: This robot is not a killer, but what would happen if it fell into the wrong hands? Killer robots are coming. It may sound like science fiction, but 116 experts say it Continue reading French Tech Firms Join Global Call to Stop Killer Robots
Liz Alderman, Benoit Morenne and Elian Peltier – Paris: One thousand start-ups in a refurbished train depot as long as the Eiffel Tower lying down. Rooms scattered with Legos and beanbag chairs. Elevated walkways bridging cargo-container offices and open-air desks. Continue reading Why France Is Taking a Lesson in Culture From Silicon Valley