It's no secret that governments want more of your money. The thirst for tax dollars and larger government spending are facts of societal evolution. With more and more commerce being driven over the Internet, it should be obvious that the digital frontier is extremely tempting for our elected leaders.
What does this mean for you? Less money to spend on the things you want to spend money on. Increases in taxes lead to slower economic growth. Is that a good idea in Europe at a time when the region is in an economic slump and also facing hindered trade with Russia?