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 Digital Chief Margrethe Vestager Says AI Act Enhances Innovation
EU Digital Chief Margrethe Vestager Says AI Act Enhances Innovation
December 29, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

The European Union’s (EU) competition and digital chief, Margrethe Vestager, has come forward to defend the EU’s landmark law on artificial intelligence (AI). Following criticism...

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EU to Rule on Apple Music Streaming Case in Early 2024
EU to Rule on Apple Music Streaming Case in Early 2024
December 13, 2023  |  ANTITRUST

The European Union (EU) is reportedly preparing to take action against Apple over alleged anticompetitive practices in its App Store. The EU regulators are investigating...

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Europe Plans Authority to Fight Money Laundering and Terror Financing
Europe Plans Authority to Fight Money Laundering and Terror Financing
December 13, 2023  |  AML

Officials in Europe are launching an authority to combat money laundering and terrorism financing. Known as ALMA, the group will have “direct and indirect supervisory powers over...

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Big Tech Campaigns for ‘Open Digital Ecosystems’ in Europe
Big Tech Campaigns for ‘Open Digital Ecosystems’ in Europe
December 13, 2023  |  Big Tech

Google, Meta and other tech firms are lobbying for open digital ecosystems in Europe. The two companies are part of the seven-member Coalition for Open...

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Europe’s AI Legislation Exempts Open-Source Models
Europe’s AI Legislation Exempts Open-Source Models
December 07, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

Europe’s new AI legislation could reportedly go easy on open-source artificial intelligence models. Lawmakers in Europe were still hammering out the details of the landmark AI Act...

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Can the EU Get Its Digital Act Together?
Can the EU Get Its Digital Act Together?
December 06, 2023  |  David S. Evans

Where’s the European Union when it comes to AI? It has the world’s second-largest GDP — $18.4 trillion in 2023. Its 448 million population is more than 100...

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EC Investigates ‘No-Poach’ Agreements at Food Delivery Companies
EC Investigates ‘No-Poach’ Agreements at Food Delivery Companies
November 21, 2023  |  Delivery

The European Commission said Tuesday (Nov. 21) that it has carried out unannounced inspections at the premises of companies involved in the online ordering and...

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France Vies to Host EU’s New Anti-Money Laundering Agency
France Vies to Host EU’s New Anti-Money Laundering Agency
November 17, 2023  |  AML

France is vying to host the European Union’s anti-money laundering (AML) agency, with French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire presenting Paris as an ideal location...

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Report: EU Set to Agree on Light Touch Rules for Airbnb
Report: EU Set to Agree on Light Touch Rules for Airbnb
November 10, 2023  |  Data

European Union (EU) countries and European Parliament lawmakers are reportedly expected to reach an agreement on light touch rules for Airbnb next week. The proposed regulations will...

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