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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EC: Bluesky Breaches Rules by Not Disclosing Number of Users
EC: Bluesky Breaches Rules by Not Disclosing Number of Users
November 25, 2024  |  Regulation

A European Commission spokesman reportedly said Monday (Nov. 25) that social media platform Bluesky is breaching European Union (EU) rules by not disclosing how many...

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Amazon Marketplace Could Reportedly Face EU Antitrust Case in 2025
Amazon Marketplace Could Reportedly Face EU Antitrust Case in 2025
November 21, 2024  |  Amazon

European regulators are reportedly set to investigate whether Amazon’s marketplace favors its branded products. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Booking.com Gets ‘Gatekeeper’ Status Under Digital Markets Act
Booking.com Gets ‘Gatekeeper’ Status Under Digital Markets Act
November 14, 2024  |  Regulation

European regulators say Booking.com must comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Visa Says European Antitrust Watchdog Investigating Its Acquirer Fees
Visa Says European Antitrust Watchdog Investigating Its Acquirer Fees
November 14, 2024  |  ANTITRUST

Visa says European regulators are investigating the fees it charges retailers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Meta to Appeal EC Decision in Facebook Marketplace Antitrust Case
Meta to Appeal EC Decision in Facebook Marketplace Antitrust Case
November 14, 2024  |  Meta

Meta said Thursday (Nov. 14) that it will appeal the European Commission’s (EC) decision in a case alleging practices involving Facebook and Facebook Marketplace that cause competitive harm....

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EU Regulators Warn Apple About Geo-Blocking Practices
EU Regulators Warn Apple About Geo-Blocking Practices
November 12, 2024  |  Regulation

The European Commission and the Consumer Protection Cooperation Network said Monday (Nov. 11) that Apple may face enforcement measures if it does not stop its...

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Report: EU Questions Retailers in Visa and Mastercard Fee Controversy
Report: EU Questions Retailers in Visa and Mastercard Fee Controversy
November 06, 2024  |  ANTITRUST

The European Commission has reportedly launched a probe into whether Mastercard and Visa’s fees are hurting merchants. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Fed Questions AI Productivity Boost as EU Starts Work on Regulating It
Fed Questions AI Productivity Boost as EU Starts Work on Regulating It
October 02, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook is tempering expectations of an artificial intelligence (AI) productivity impact, while Malaysia unveiled ambitious plans to become an AI hub...

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European Commission Announces Antitrust Inspections of Unnamed Financial Services Companies
European Commission Announces Antitrust Inspections of Unnamed Financial Services Companies
September 23, 2024  |  ANTITRUST

The European Commission (EC) said in a Monday (Sept. 23) press release that it began unannounced antitrust inspections at the premises of financial services companies...

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