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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Meta Lands a Victory in Europe and Then It Gets a New Inquiry 
Meta Lands a Victory in Europe and Then It Gets a New Inquiry 
January 28, 2022  |  Regulation

While investors are waiting for Meta’s quarterly reports next week to learn the company´s plans for the metaverse — or in other words, how much...

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Data Protection Holds Influential Role In EU Legislative Process, Regional Watchdog Says
Data Protection Holds Influential Role In EU Legislative Process, Regional Watchdog Says
January 28, 2022  |  Regulation

When the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) recommended that the artificial intelligence (AI) act shouldn’t allow AI systems to recognize human features in public places,...

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EU Parliament Committee Urges Member States to Design a Roadmap for AI 
EU Parliament Committee Urges Member States to Design a Roadmap for AI 
January 27, 2022  |  artificial intelligence

On January 13, the Artificial Intelligence in a Digital Age (AIDA) committee at the European Parliament proposed a possible road map for Europe to reap...

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EU Report on Internet of Things Highlights Potential Competition Concerns 
EU Report on Internet of Things Highlights Potential Competition Concerns 
January 25, 2022  |  Internet of Things

The European Commission published a sector inquiry into consumer Internet of Things (IoT) last Thursday, analyzing the competitive landscape, emerging trends and potential competition issues. ...

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EMEA Daily: EU Commission Finds Two-Thirds of EU Websites Violate Consumer Protection Laws, German Publishers Oppose Google’s Plan to End Third-Party Cookies
EMEA Daily: EU Commission Finds Two-Thirds of EU Websites Violate Consumer Protection Laws, German Publishers...
January 24, 2022  |  International

In today’s top Europe, Middle East and Africa news, most EU websites checked by a consumer protection agency raised doubts about the reliability of reviews,...

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Metaverse May Pose New Competition Challenges, Says EU Antitrust Chief
Metaverse May Pose New Competition Challenges, Says EU Antitrust Chief
January 20, 2022  |  Regulation

The European Union’s competition commissioner has called for the metaverse to face more scrutiny. In an interview with Politico, digital chief Margrethe Vestager said plans...

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Mobile Operators Urge EU Regulators to Outlaw Apple’s iCloud Privacy Tool
Mobile Operators Urge EU Regulators to Outlaw Apple’s iCloud Privacy Tool
January 11, 2022  |  Mobile

Mobile operators in the European Union are urging regulators to prohibit Apple’s new iCloud Private Relay, reports The Telegraph. The feature, a new internet privacy...

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EBA: Asylum Seekers Needlessly Blocked by EU Banks
EBA: Asylum Seekers Needlessly Blocked by EU Banks
January 05, 2022  |  International

The European Banking Authority (EBA) says banks in the European Union are blocking asylum seekers and other customers in misguided attempts to adhere to anti-money...

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US-EU Cooperation on Merger Review Raises Concerns Among Executives
US-EU Cooperation on Merger Review Raises Concerns Among Executives
December 23, 2021  |  ANTITRUST

U.S. executives say they are worried that U.S., U.K. and European Union regulators are scheming to block transactions they dislike, even if they do not strictly fall under their domain. The criticism stems from...

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