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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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Microsoft Latest M&A May Put It in Regulatory Spotlight
Microsoft Latest M&A May Put It in Regulatory Spotlight
January 31, 2022  |  Big Tech

Microsoft’s $70 billion bid for Activision may be the trigger that puts Microsoft on regulators’ radar, together with Google, Amazon, Facebook and Apple, something the...

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What Makes the UE’s Digital Markets Act Unique
What Makes the UE’s Digital Markets Act Unique
January 31, 2022  |  Regulation

In “The EU’s Proposal for a Digital Markets Act – An Ex Ante Landmark,” Prabhat Agarwal of the European Commission explains the features that make...

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Intense Regulatory Pressure on Big Tech Firms in Europe Continues But Meta Granted Conditional Reprieve
Intense Regulatory Pressure on Big Tech Firms in Europe Continues But Meta Granted Conditional Reprieve
January 28, 2022  |  Regulation

The intense regulatory focus on Big Tech giants in Europe has not eased. Earlier this week, hundreds of German publishers were the latest to push...

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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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