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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Big Tech Firms Face Tough Week Following EU Clamp-Down
Big Tech Firms Face Tough Week Following EU Clamp-Down
November 12, 2021  |  Big Tech

The wrangling between Europe and Big Tech firms took a significant step up this week, as the European Union (EU) toughens its grip on some...

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Google Loses Appeal of $2.8B EU Shopping Ads Antitrust Suit
Google Loses Appeal of $2.8B EU Shopping Ads Antitrust Suit
November 10, 2021  |  Google

Google lost an appeal in General Court of the European Union in Luxembourg on Wednesday (Nov. 10) related to a 2017 decision by the European...

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Facebook Whistleblower to EU Lawmakers: Beef up Tech Rules
Facebook Whistleblower to EU Lawmakers: Beef up Tech Rules
November 08, 2021  |  Regulation

Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen told European Union lawmakers Monday (Nov. 8) that she believes Europe’s draft rules for tackling illegal online content could become a...

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EMEA Regulation Roundup: European Commission Adopts Delegated Act on Cybersecurity; UAE to Merge All Government’s Digital Payment Systems
EMEA Regulation Roundup: European Commission Adopts Delegated Act on Cybersecurity; UAE to Merge All Government’s...
November 07, 2021  |  International

In recent top Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) news, the European Commission has announced the adoption of the Delegated Act on Cybersecurity for...

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Today in Payments Around the World: Poland’s Allegro to Pay $1B for Czech Retailer Mall Group; ECB Board Member Optimistic About Digital Euro
Today in Payments Around the World: Poland’s Allegro to Pay $1B for Czech Retailer Mall...
November 05, 2021  |  International

Today in payments around the world, Polish eCommerce firm Allegro will acquire Czech retailer Mall Group for $1 billion, and a European Central Bank board...

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Vestager Hints at Broader US-EU Collaboration on Big Tech Regs
Vestager Hints at Broader US-EU Collaboration on Big Tech Regs
October 14, 2021  |  Big Tech

Once in a while, an old adage may be tweaked a bit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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NFC Fine Looms for Apple, But Competitive Shifts Costly Over Long Run
NFC Fine Looms for Apple, But Competitive Shifts Costly Over Long Run
October 07, 2021  |  ANTITRUST

For Apple … First off: the size of the fine may not matter much. But the impact to the business model, to the tech giant’s...

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Apple May Face EU Charges Over Blocking Rivals Access to iPhone NFC
Apple May Face EU Charges Over Blocking Rivals Access to iPhone NFC
October 06, 2021  |  ANTITRUST

As early as next year Apple could be hit with charges, as well as a steep antitrust fine from the European Union (EU) over its...

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GDPR Fines Exceed $1.1B in Q3
GDPR Fines Exceed $1.1B in Q3
October 04, 2021  |  Regulation

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)’s 984.47 million euro fines (more than $1.14 billion) in the third quarter of 2021 was almost 20 times higher...

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