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Re:EU suggests breaking up Google's ad business in prelimina... by heywhatupboys on Wednesday June 14, 2023 @08:13AM (#36324697)
well, that still means they have to follow Irish law. Just like shipping companies register their ships in other countries, that means they have to follow their laws too.
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Re:EU suggests breaking up Google's ad business in prelimina... by Detrytus on Wednesday June 14, 2023 @08:18AM (#36324740)
yes, but that's not the point of GP comment. Saying "Ireland alone has $50B turnover" might make someone think: "Wow, if they make so much money from such a small country, then how much do they make in the entire Europe?". And the answer to that is: $50B. There's not a single euro-cent is earned in Europe that does not go through Ireland.
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