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I don’t understand why they are tying the fine amount to global revenue rather than Italian revenue. Any Italian here who can explain it ?


Easy. Tech companies love revenue and profit shifting.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dutch_Sandwich

The sales are 'made' in the US despite the customer and the "sales team" in the country.


Ehm This is already completely outdated. Every EU country has now strict transfer pricing laws


It's pretty common in fact for certain countries, see for example https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/russia-fines-google-20-de...


Where does it mention Global Revenue ? It's just a symbolical fine


Practically it's the same - some arbitrary amount.


Ah Digital service act fines and other eu fines are tied to Global revenue.




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