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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New EU Competition Chief Aims to Continue Effort to Break Up Google

New EU Competition Chief Aims to Continue Effort to Break Up Google
New EU Competition Chief Aims to Continue Effort to Break Up Google
December 05, 2024  |  ANTITRUST

The European Union’s new competition chief, Teresa Ribera, reportedly said that a breakup of Google is still a possibility. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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EC Adopts Technical Standards for EU Digital Identity Wallets
EC Adopts Technical Standards for EU Digital Identity Wallets
November 29, 2024  |  Digital Identity

The European Commission (EC) has adopted technical standards for cross-border European Digital Identity (eID) Wallets in the European Union (EU), saying this will help member states...

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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  |  Legal & 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  |  Legal & 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  |  Facebook / 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  |  Legal & 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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