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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Zalando Fights EU’s Digital Services Act in Court
Zalando Fights EU’s Digital Services Act in Court
June 28, 2023  |  Retail

Germany’s Zalando is considered Europe’s largest online fashion retailer. But is it a “very large online platform”? That’s now a matter for the courts. Zalando...

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Amazon Faces Full-Scale EU Antitrust Probe Over iRobot Acquisition
Amazon Faces Full-Scale EU Antitrust Probe Over iRobot Acquisition
June 23, 2023  |  Amazon

Amazon is reportedly facing a full-scale EU antitrust investigation over its $1.7 billion acquisition of iRobot, the maker of the popular Roomba vacuum cleaner introduced in 2002. After...

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Google Ad Business Accused of Breaking EU Antitrust Laws
Google Ad Business Accused of Breaking EU Antitrust Laws
June 14, 2023  |  ANTITRUST

Google is once again facing allegations that its ad business constitutes a monopoly. The European Commission (EC) on Wednesday (June 14) announced that a preliminary...

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As EU Decision Looms, Amazon’s iRobot Bid Spotlights Smart Home’s Evolution
As EU Decision Looms, Amazon’s iRobot Bid Spotlights Smart Home’s Evolution
June 07, 2023  |  Connected Economy

There’s less than a month to go before EU antitrust regulators give a thumbs up or down on Amazon’s  bid to buy iRobot Corp. As...

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EU Could Have AI Code of Conduct ‘Very Soon’
EU Could Have AI Code of Conduct ‘Very Soon’
May 31, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

The European Union’s top technology official says rules governing artificial intelligence (AI) could be imminent. Speaking at Wednesday (May 31) news conference following a meeting...

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OpenAI CEO Reverses Threat to Leave Europe Due to Regulations
OpenAI CEO Reverses Threat to Leave Europe Due to Regulations
May 26, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

OpenAI plans to continue operating in Europe, CEO Sam Altman tweeted Friday (May 26). Altman had told Reuters on Wednesday (May 24) that the ChatGPT...

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European Commission Asking Retailers and Rivals About Apple Pay
European Commission Asking Retailers and Rivals About Apple Pay
May 10, 2023  |  Apple Pay

The European Commission (EC) is reportedly seeking information about Apple Pay from retailers and Apple’s rivals. The requests by the antitrust regulators of the EU...

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Tech CEOs: EU Data Act Threatens Cybersecurity
Tech CEOs: EU Data Act Threatens Cybersecurity
May 08, 2023  |  Regulation

Worried about cybersecurity, five European tech CEOs are seeking changes to the proposed Data Act. “Such a monumental change to established ways of doing business...

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Microsoft Reportedly Working to Head Off EU Antitrust Investigation
Microsoft Reportedly Working to Head Off EU Antitrust Investigation
May 04, 2023  |  ANTITRUST

Microsoft has reportedly told European Union officials that it’s willing to charge for Teams. The offer is meant to address the concerns of the EU’s...

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