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 Demands Travel Price Transparency From Google
EU Demands Travel Price Transparency From Google
July 26, 2021  |  Google

The European Union has given Google an eight-week ultimatum to make its travel-related search more transparent or the Silicon Valley technology giant could face consequences,...

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EU Readies Probe Into Facebook Kustomer Purchase
EU Readies Probe Into Facebook Kustomer Purchase
July 23, 2021  |  ANTITRUST

The European Union is set to launch an antitrust investigation into Facebook’s acquisition of customer service startup Kustomer. As Reuters reported Friday (July 23), citing...

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EU Aims To Create Anti-Money Laundering Authority
EU Aims To Create Anti-Money Laundering Authority
July 07, 2021  |  AML

Following a series of scandals, the European Commission wants to create a new Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA), the Financial Times reported Wednesday (July 7). If...

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EU Watchdog Tells Apple That Security Issues Cannot Stifle Competition 
EU Watchdog Tells Apple That Security Issues Cannot Stifle Competition 
July 02, 2021  |  ANTITRUST

Margrethe Vestager, the European Commission (EC) executive vice-president and competition commissioner, said on Friday (July 2) that Apple can’t use privacy and security concerns to...

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EC Calls For COVID-Inspired Consumer Protections
EC Calls For COVID-Inspired Consumer Protections
June 30, 2021  |  Regulation

The European Commission on Tuesday (June 30) proposed revisions to two sets of EU regulations protecting consumer rights. “We are stepping up consumer protection on...

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

The European Commission is busy forming a Joint Cyber Unit that will help to deal with rising cybercrime, according to a press release. It will...

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Facebook Targeted In Two European Data Investigations
Facebook Targeted In Two European Data Investigations
June 04, 2021  |  ANTITRUST

Facebook is the subject of two new investigations in Europe by the European Commission and the U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority, both regarding the social...

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European Union Unveils Digital ID Wallet Plan
European Union Unveils Digital ID Wallet Plan
June 03, 2021  |  International

The European Union (EU) is revealing plans for a digital identification wallet that the 450 million residents of the 27-nation bloc can use to access...

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European Commission Plans To Hit Facebook With Official Antitrust Probe
European Commission Plans To Hit Facebook With Official Antitrust Probe
May 26, 2021  |  ANTITRUST

The European Commission (EC) is launching an official investigation into allegations that Facebook engaged in anti-competitive behaviors, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday (May 26).  The...

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