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 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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Big Tech Awaits Changing of EU Regulatory Guard
Big Tech Awaits Changing of EU Regulatory Guard
September 22, 2024  |  Regulation

Two of the European Union’s top regulators are stepping down from their posts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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EU Wants Apple to Give Third Parties Operating System Access
EU Wants Apple to Give Third Parties Operating System Access
September 19, 2024  |  Regulation

European regulators want Apple to open its operating system to third-party developers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Apple and Google Court Losses Mark ‘Big Win’ for Regulators
Apple and Google Court Losses Mark ‘Big Win’ for Regulators
September 10, 2024  |  Legal

A European court has ruled against both Apple and Google in separate cases. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Apple Gives Third Parties Access to Tap-and-Go Payments Tech
Apple Gives Third Parties Access to Tap-and-Go Payments Tech
August 14, 2024  |  Apple

Apple says it is giving developers access to its near-field communication (NFC) technology. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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