European Union

The European Union is a political and economic union of 27 member states that are located primarily in Europe. Its members have a combined area of 4,233,255.3 km² and an estimated total population of about 447 million.

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AI Regulations: EU Withdraws AI Liability Proposal; US Seeks Comments on AI Action Plan
AI Regulations: EU Withdraws AI Liability Proposal; US Seeks Comments on AI Action Plan
February 20, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

The EU is withdrawing proposed regulations for handling victim’s claims of harm caused by AI — but it faces internal opposition. Get the Full Story...

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Meta-Owned WhatsApp Comes Under Europe’s DSA Umbrella
Meta-Owned WhatsApp Comes Under Europe’s DSA Umbrella
February 19, 2025  |  Meta

WhatApp’s popularity in Europe has placed it under a new regulatory threshold in the region. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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European Commission Withdraws Draft Rules on Technology Patents, AI Liability and Consumer Privacy
European Commission Withdraws Draft Rules on Technology Patents, AI Liability and Consumer Privacy
February 12, 2025  |  Regulation

The European Commission (EC) will stop pursuing three draft rules that would have regulated technology patents, artificial intelligence (AI) liability and consumer privacy on messaging...

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Vance: ‘Authoritarian Censorship’ in EU Could Smother AI
Vance: ‘Authoritarian Censorship’ in EU Could Smother AI
February 11, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

Vice President JD Vance has reportedly warned Europeans against overregulation of artificial intelligence (AI). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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EC Proposes Greater Scrutiny of Low-Value Imports Sold Online
EC Proposes Greater Scrutiny of Low-Value Imports Sold Online
February 05, 2025  |  eCommerce

The European Commission is encouraging European Union (EU) regulators and legislators to do more to mitigate the risks posed by the growing number of low-value...

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EU Aims ‘Bazooka’ at Big Tech in Response to Trump Tariffs
EU Aims ‘Bazooka’ at Big Tech in Response to Trump Tariffs
February 05, 2025  |  Economy

The European Union is reportedly prepared to retaliate if President Donald Trump imposes threatened tariffs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Proposed EU Customs Reform Increases Online Platforms’ Responsibilities for Imported Goods
Proposed EU Customs Reform Increases Online Platforms’ Responsibilities for Imported Goods
February 02, 2025  |  eCommerce

A proposed customs reform in the European Union would reportedly shift the responsibility of being an importer from individuals who purchase goods online to the...

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Meta to Appeal Against $831 Million EU Antitrust Fine
Meta to Appeal Against $831 Million EU Antitrust Fine
January 29, 2025  |  Meta

Meta says it will fight a $831 million fine levied against the tech giant by the European Union. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Google Tells Court EU Antitrust Fine Punishes Innovation
Google Tells Court EU Antitrust Fine Punishes Innovation
January 28, 2025  |  ANTITRUST

Google reportedly told the European Union’s Court of Justice Tuesday (Jan. 28) that the European Commission investigation that resulted in a 4.3 billion euro (about...

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