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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EU Competition Chief Hints at More Reforms on the Horizon
EU Competition Chief Hints at More Reforms on the Horizon
March 31, 2022  |  ANTITRUST

After the agreement on the Digital Markets Act last week and the soon-to-be approved Digital Service Act, the EU is poised to use the political tailwind...

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EU Lawmakers to Vote on Tougher Crypto Transaction Requirements 
EU Lawmakers to Vote on Tougher Crypto Transaction Requirements 
March 31, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Today, European lawmakers will vote on a proposal for a “regulation on information accompanying transfer of fund and certain crypto assets” (the so called “travel...

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EU to Boost Cybersecurity Rules as Risk of Cyberattacks Looms
EU to Boost Cybersecurity Rules as Risk of Cyberattacks Looms
March 28, 2022  |  Cybersecurity

The European Union is proposing new rules to establish common cybersecurity and information security measures across EU institutions and to reinforce the EU Agency for...

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US and EU Reach Preliminary Deal to Continue Data Flows
US and EU Reach Preliminary Deal to Continue Data Flows
March 25, 2022  |  Data

U.S. President Joe Biden and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Friday (March 25) that the U.S. and the European Union have...

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EU Digital Markets Act Applies to Big Tech and Not-So-Big Tech 
EU Digital Markets Act Applies to Big Tech and Not-So-Big Tech 
March 25, 2022  |  Regulation

The new European Digital Markets Act which aims to rein in Big Tech may enter into force by the end of the year after the...

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Apple Could Play This Card to Delay Implementation of EU App Store Bill
Apple Could Play This Card to Delay Implementation of EU App Store Bill
March 18, 2022  |  Apple

Apple is facing regulatory headwinds that may threaten its App Store revenue. However, the Cupertino, California-based company still has some legal arguments that could help...

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Companies Collaborate With Regulators to Limit AI Biases
Companies Collaborate With Regulators to Limit AI Biases
March 14, 2022  |  artificial intelligence

One area where companies involved in artificial intelligence (AI) are focusing most of their efforts is in reducing unfair bias, Matteo Quattrocchi, director for policy...

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EMEA Daily: Revolut CRO Leaves to Start Crypto Platform; FCA Pulls Plug on UK Crypto ATMs
EMEA Daily: Revolut CRO Leaves to Start Crypto Platform; FCA Pulls Plug on UK Crypto...
March 11, 2022  |  International

In today’s top Europe, Middle East and Africa news, Revolut’s chief revenue officer is planning on leaving the U.K.-based financial company to launch a cryptocurrency...

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EU Data Strategy May Facilitate Open Finance in Europe
EU Data Strategy May Facilitate Open Finance in Europe
March 11, 2022  |  Regulation

Since 2016, the European Commission has been designing a data strategy that aims to facilitate companies’ access to vast amounts of data they couldn’t access...

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