It was a somewhat patchwork political landscape that emerged in Tallinn on Saturday 16 September, following the informal discussions of the European finance ministers on the taxation of the Internet giants. In particular, they looked at the French idea of a turnover tax, to ensure that players in the digital economy pay tax where they carry out their activities.
The most sceptical, upon arrival, was the Danish Minister, Kristian Jensen. “I think we should be very careful not to tax what...