European Commission

The European Commission is the executive branch of the European Union, responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, upholding the EU treaties and managing the day-to-day business of the EU.

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Meta-Owned WhatsApp Comes Under Europe’s DSA Umbrella
Meta-Owned WhatsApp Comes Under Europe’s DSA Umbrella
February 19, 2025  |  Meta

WhatApp’s popularity in Europe has placed it under a new regulatory threshold in the region. The Meta-owned messaging service’s user level has reached a point...

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European Commission Withdraws Draft Rules on Technology Patents, AI Liability and Consumer Privacy
European Commission Withdraws Draft Rules on Technology Patents, AI Liability and Consumer Privacy
February 12, 2025  |  Regulation

The European Commission (EC) will stop pursuing three draft rules that would have regulated technology patents, artificial intelligence (AI) liability and consumer privacy on messaging...

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Will America’s Crypto Push Help Birth a Digital Euro?
Will America’s Crypto Push Help Birth a Digital Euro?
February 06, 2025  |  CBDC

The digital dollar may be off the table for now, following a recent executive order. However, the European Central Bank (ECB) hopes America’s new pro-cryptocurrency attitude can...

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EC Proposes Greater Scrutiny of Low-Value Imports Sold Online
EC Proposes Greater Scrutiny of Low-Value Imports Sold Online
February 05, 2025  |  eCommerce

The European Commission is encouraging European Union (EU) regulators and legislators to do more to mitigate the risks posed by the growing number of low-value...

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EU Aims ‘Bazooka’ at Big Tech in Response to Trump Tariffs
EU Aims ‘Bazooka’ at Big Tech in Response to Trump Tariffs
February 05, 2025  |  Economy

The European Union is reportedly prepared to retaliate if President Donald Trump imposes threatened tariffs. That retaliation could come in the form of restrictions on...

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Shein’s Marketplace Reportedly Facing EU Investigation
Shein’s Marketplace Reportedly Facing EU Investigation
February 03, 2025  |  Regulation

Shein is reportedly facing a probe in Europe over its compliance with consumer laws. The investigation by the European Commission (EC) will look at whether the...

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Meta to Appeal Against $831 Million EU Antitrust Fine
Meta to Appeal Against $831 Million EU Antitrust Fine
January 29, 2025  |  Meta

Meta says it will fight a $831 million fine levied against the tech giant by the European Union. A company spokesperson told Bloomberg News on...

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Google Tells Court EU Antitrust Fine Punishes Innovation
Google Tells Court EU Antitrust Fine Punishes Innovation
January 28, 2025  |  ANTITRUST

Google reportedly told the European Union’s Court of Justice Tuesday (Jan. 28) that the European Commission investigation that resulted in a 4.3 billion euro (about...

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Report: European Commission Reconsiders US Tech Cases After Trump Election
Report: European Commission Reconsiders US Tech Cases After Trump Election
January 14, 2025  |  Regulation

The European Commission is reportedly reconsidering its investigations into U.S. tech giants as U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is set to take office next week. The...

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