Successful European online platform startups like Spotify and Booking.com called for less regulation but a level playing field to encourage more success stories. They spoke at a hearing where Henna Virkkunen, Krišjānis Kariņš and other EPP Group MEPs joined with European Commission Vice-President Jiri Katainen sounded them out as they consider what actions to take at an EU level to encourage European platforms.
Free up platform economy as springboard for SMEs
Release Date: 08 Feb 2017