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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Apple May Face EU Charges Over Blocking Rivals Access to iPhone NFC

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  |  Legal & 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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FinTech Startup Invoier Nets $4.8M Investment From EU Fund
FinTech Startup Invoier Nets $4.8M Investment From EU Fund
August 18, 2021  |  Cross-border Payments

The EU’s European Innovation Council Fund has invested 4.1 million euros (approximately $4.8 million) in Stockholm-based FinTech provider Invoier to help bolster the European small...

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EU Delays Date For Ruling On Facebook, Kustomer Transaction
EU Delays Date For Ruling On Facebook, Kustomer Transaction
August 09, 2021  |  ANTITRUST

European Union antitrust regulators have delayed the target date for a determination on Facebook’s purchase of New York-based software company, Kustomer, to Dec. 15, according...

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EU To Investigate Facebook’s Proposed Buy Of Kustomer Over Antitrust Concerns
EU To Investigate Facebook’s Proposed Buy Of Kustomer Over Antitrust Concerns
August 02, 2021  |  ANTITRUST

The European Commission has opened an investigation into the proposed acquisition of Kustomer by social media giant Facebook, according to a press release. Get the...

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EU Demands Travel Price Transparency From Google
EU Demands Travel Price Transparency From Google
July 26, 2021  |  Google

The European Union has given Google an eight-week ultimatum to make its travel-related search more transparent or the Silicon Valley technology giant could face consequences,...

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EU Readies Probe Into Facebook Kustomer Purchase
EU Readies Probe Into Facebook Kustomer Purchase
July 23, 2021  |  ANTITRUST

The European Union is set to launch an antitrust investigation into Facebook’s acquisition of customer service startup Kustomer. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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EU Aims To Create Anti-Money Laundering Authority
EU Aims To Create Anti-Money Laundering Authority
July 07, 2021  |  AML

Following a series of scandals, the European Commission wants to create a new Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA), the Financial Times reported Wednesday (July 7). Get...

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