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EMEA Daily: New EU Cybercrime Rules, Tingo’s $900M Merger
May 13, 2022

In today’s top Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) news, the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European member states approve legislation aimed at lowering the threat of cyber attacks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Queen’s Speech to Parliament Highlights New Rules for Big Tech
May 10, 2022

The U.K. government revealed today (May 10) its legislative agenda for the next parliamentary session. The Queen´s Speech, this year delivered by Prince Charles, unveiled 38 bills that touch upon areas from reducing regional inequality — the center of  Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s leadership campaign...

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Study: 67% of US Websites Violate EU Data Protection Law
March 31, 2022

The European Union has passed several laws aimed at providing digital identity protection, among them the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which went into effect in 2018. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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European Chips Act Brings $12.6B to Companies Producing in EU
February 09, 2022

To make the European Union more competitive in the global technology race, Brussels is providing money for the chips that power electronic devices as supply chain problems have made them scarce, the European Commission announced in a Tuesday (Feb. 8) press release. Get the Full...

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EU’s Plan to Protect Internet Privacy: Adopt Apple’s Solution
January 27, 2022

Like many parts of the world, Europe is trying to strengthen protections for consumer privacy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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The Rising Small Business Spend Management Trend Has Not Been Lost on Investors
December 09, 2021

Business services startup Pleo, which offers expense management tools and smart company cards for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), has secured $200 million in a Series C round at a $4.7 billion valuation, nearly triple its previous value. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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EU to Invest Billions in Blockchain, Data Infrastructure, Computing 
September 15, 2021

The European Union plans to make a multibillion-euro investment in technology development by sinking money into blockchain, data infrastructure and high-performance computing, according to a Bloomberg report Wednesday (Sept. 15).  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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European Vacation Spots Remain Open to Americans Despite EU Recommendation
August 31, 2021

Despite new rules from the European Union to stop nonessential travel from the U.S., the region isn’t rushing to block tourism from America, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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EU Commission Eyes Cyber Unit To Fight Large-Scale Attacks
June 23, 2021

The European Commission is busy forming a Joint Cyber Unit that will help to deal with rising cybercrime, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...