https://studiegids.vu.nl/en/courses/2024-2025/R_MPE(a) Subject-specific learning outcomes Upon the completion of this course, the student has basic knowledge of the core doctrines and systems of EU law, EU tax law, internet law and corporate law. (b) Academic learning outcomes Upon completion of the course the student is able: · To read primary legal sources in the area of corporate law, EU tax law and internet law; · To identify different legal regimes that regulate the same societal problem; · To apply legal rules to (simplified) cases involving corporate law, tax law and internet law. (c) Social and communication learning outcomes Upon completion of the course, the student is able: · to summarise case law and academic literature in their own words in writing · to present a summary of a judicial decision or academic writing in their own words. (d) Study skills and professional orientation Upon completion of the course, the student is able · to independently collect academic sources · to apply the necessary learning and study skills to reflect on his own learning process.This course will start with an introduction into EU law, followed by an introduction into corporate law and the challenges caused by the rise of the platform economy on corporate governance. Secondly, the basic principles of taxation of multinationals are discussed. Topics include the basic structure of EU direct tax law, domestic corporate tax systems and VAT. Fundamental changes in the taxation system as a result of changed business models in the platform economy will be discussed. Third, the course will zoom into the platform economy through the lens of internet law. A range of recently adopted EU regulations govern platforms, including the General Data Protection Regulation, the Digital Services Act and the Digital Markets Act. The main concepts of internet law relevant for platforms of the sharing economy will be analysed.Seminars and tutorialsEssaysfor the course will be provided via Canvas.