Europe is fragmented by, among other things, culture, language and regulation.

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But each country is still a separate market with its own peculiarities in language, culture, tax and regulation.

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The uproar circles around an Army regulation issued April 19 which updates earlier language about operational security (or "OPSEC") and blogs.

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Specific language on these new requirements is is being added to a 2000 law, Regulation Fair Disclosure.

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But the federal government is charged with responding to viewer complaints of "indecent" language and images on broadcast television and radio, which is subject to greater regulation.

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As the UK's Europe Minister, David Lidington, said: "If you look at the summit conclusions, you'll find very ambitious language there about strengthening the single market, cutting the amount of red tape and regulation on small businesses, on expanding external trade".

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