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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EU Report on Internet of Things Highlights Potential Competition Concerns 
EU Report on Internet of Things Highlights Potential Competition Concerns 
January 25, 2022  |  Internet of Things

The European Commission published a sector inquiry into consumer Internet of Things (IoT) last Thursday, analyzing the competitive landscape, emerging trends and potential competition issues. ...

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EMEA Daily: EU Commission Finds Two-Thirds of EU Websites Violate Consumer Protection Laws, German Publishers Oppose Google’s Plan to End Third-Party Cookies
EMEA Daily: EU Commission Finds Two-Thirds of EU Websites Violate Consumer Protection Laws, German Publishers...
January 24, 2022  |  International

In today’s top Europe, Middle East and Africa news, most EU websites checked by a consumer protection agency raised doubts about the reliability of reviews,...

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Metaverse May Pose New Competition Challenges, Says EU Antitrust Chief
Metaverse May Pose New Competition Challenges, Says EU Antitrust Chief
January 20, 2022  |  Regulation

The European Union’s competition commissioner has called for the metaverse to face more scrutiny. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Mobile Operators Urge EU Regulators to Outlaw Apple’s iCloud Privacy Tool
Mobile Operators Urge EU Regulators to Outlaw Apple’s iCloud Privacy Tool
January 11, 2022  |  Mobile

Mobile operators in the European Union are urging regulators to prohibit Apple’s new iCloud Private Relay, reports The Telegraph. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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EBA: Asylum Seekers Needlessly Blocked by EU Banks
EBA: Asylum Seekers Needlessly Blocked by EU Banks
January 05, 2022  |  International

The European Banking Authority (EBA) says banks in the European Union are blocking asylum seekers and other customers in misguided attempts to adhere to anti-money...

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US-EU Cooperation on Merger Review Raises Concerns Among Executives
US-EU Cooperation on Merger Review Raises Concerns Among Executives
December 23, 2021  |  ANTITRUST

U.S. executives say they are worried that U.S., U.K. and European Union regulators are scheming to block transactions they dislike, even if they do not strictly fall under their domain. The criticism stems from...

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Europe Needs New Rules to Be Global Leader in Payments, Says EU Commissioner
Europe Needs New Rules to Be Global Leader in Payments, Says EU Commissioner
December 22, 2021  |  Regulation

EU Commissioner for Financial Services Mairead McGuinness delivered a speech in November at the annual conference of the European Payment Institutions Federation that encapsulated the...

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European Cloud Project Kicks off Without US, Chinese Firms
European Cloud Project Kicks off Without US, Chinese Firms
December 15, 2021  |  International

The European Commission launched on Tuesday (Dec. 14) the European Alliance for Industrial Data, Edge and Cloud. This project is part of the European Data...

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Inflation, COVID Harming EU Consumer Confidence 
Inflation, COVID Harming EU Consumer Confidence 
November 29, 2021  |  Economy

Inflation and a rise in new COVID-19 cases has led to a drop in consumer confidence in the European Union, the European Commission reported Monday...

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