EU panel finds telecom titans have too much market control
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The telecommunications industry is holding onto markets with a too tight grip, keeping out smaller start ups according to a report by the European Union. The report comes eight years after deregulation of the telecommunications industry and suggests the industry could use more regulation to prevent the monopoly effect.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2006
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EU bid to unify tax code may overcome objections
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The European Union is moving towards a controversial unified corporate taxation policy. Some European countries, including Ireland and Slovakia, offer special corporate tax rates to attract business. Different tax regimes within the European nations may cause unnecessary extra costs and stunt economic growth.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2006
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Europe's telecoms can't fix woes simply by dumping managers
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Telecommunications industry interests in Europe are facing a continuing turnover of top executives which may be a short sighted answer to intrinsic management problems. Telecommunication stocks underperformed in 2005 and market revenues are down by approximately 9.5 percent, leaving investors frustrated.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2006
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