I know about the IPBill in the UK. I also know several tech companies have already left or are currently planning to leave because of it and its repercussions.

I know about the IPBill in the UK. I also know several tech companies have already left or are currently planning to leave because of it and its repercussions. So, yes I did my research. Also, while none of the governments in Europe are close to perfect, there are probably also good reasons why several people on NSAs watchlist (Jacob Appelbaum and Laura Poitras come to mind) have decided to set up residence in Germany, which is home to the BND -- supposedly one of the closest partners of the NSA in Europe.