This is incorrect as it does not apply to all of Europe and even where it does apply usually doesn't require full pay. There are a variety of regulations listed

This is incorrect as it does not apply to all of Europe and even where it does apply usually doesn't require full pay. There are a variety of regulations listed here that limit non-compete clauses as many (most?) US states do, but not as much as California. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-compete_clause#Europe https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-compete_clause#Europe