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Re:EU approves internet copyright law, including ‘link tax’ ... by Brede on Wednesday September 12, 2018 @09:06AM (#17968196)
Technically, we can say no. But our politicians never do. My guess is that they do not want to step on any toes, which could make getting a sweet job in Brussels after their term ends harder.
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Re:EU approves internet copyright law, including ‘link tax’ ... by mscasts on Wednesday September 12, 2018 @09:35AM (#17968534)
If there is great resistance from the public after it becomes a disaster for all eu-countries it is much more likely to not go through than in an eu-country with resistance.
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