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 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). Get...

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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. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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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. Get the...

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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).  Get...

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Big Tech Compliance Tracker: Europe Provides ‘Statement Of Objections’ To Apple Over App Store Rules; US States Seek Spring 2022 Trial Date In Google Case
Big Tech Compliance Tracker: Europe Provides ‘Statement Of Objections’ To Apple Over App Store Rules;...
May 10, 2021  |  Regulation

Here’s the latest news from the technology industry, which is coming under increasing global scrutiny. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Apple Hit With EU Antitrust Violations Over Spotify’s App Store Complaint
Apple Hit With EU Antitrust Violations Over Spotify’s App Store Complaint
April 30, 2021  |  ANTITRUST

The European Union hit Apple with antitrust violations stemming from Spotify’s complaints about the iPhone maker’s App Store policies, the European Commission (EC) said in...

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