The European Commission reacted positively to a proposal by four countries to tax internet giants' turnover, but said it raise some legal difficulties.
"We are very glad to see political interest in this issue," spokeswoman Vanessa Mock told journalists on Monday (11 September).
"As for every business, digital giants should pay their fair share of tax in the countries where their profits are earned," she added.
In a recent letter leaked to the media over the weekend, finance...
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