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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Trump Says US Has Decided to Impose Tariffs on EU

Trump Says US Has Decided to Impose Tariffs on EU
Trump Says US Has Decided to Impose Tariffs on EU
February 26, 2025  |  Legal & Regulation

President Donald Trump reportedly said Wednesday (Feb. 26) that the U.S. has decided to impose tariffs on the European Union (EU) and will announce the details...

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US to EU: We Want More Clarity on Big Tech Regulations
US to EU: We Want More Clarity on Big Tech Regulations
February 23, 2025  |  Legal & Regulation

The head of the House Judiciary Committee is demanding more clarity on Europe’s tech regulations. As Reuters reported Sunday (Feb. 23), Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH)...

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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. This week, the AI...

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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  |  Facebook / Meta

WhatApp’s popularity in Europe has placed it under a new regulatory threshold in the region. The Meta-owned messaging service’s user level has reached a point...

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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  |  Legal & 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). Speaking Tuesday (Feb. 11) in Paris, Vance also dismissed AI content moderation as...

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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. That retaliation could come in the form of restrictions on...

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