European Union

The European Union is a political and economic union of 27 member states that are located primarily in Europe. Its members have a combined area of 4,233,255.3 km² and an estimated total population of about 447 million.

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EDPB Recommends Steps For Data Exporters To Ensure GDPR Compliance 
EDPB Recommends Steps For Data Exporters To Ensure GDPR Compliance 
November 11, 2020  |  Regulation

The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) adopted recommendations to assist data exporters with evaluating countries to ensure that they are adhering to the bloc’s level...

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New Report: Banking-As-A-Service Takes Friction Out Of Remittances
New Report: Banking-As-A-Service Takes Friction Out Of Remittances
November 10, 2020  |  Smarter Payments

Many consumers move to new countries to pursue economic opportunities, but adjusting to these locations also requires learning the ins and outs of new financial...

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Boeing Subsidies Dispute Prompts EU To Impose Tariffs On $4B In US Goods
Boeing Subsidies Dispute Prompts EU To Impose Tariffs On $4B In US Goods
November 09, 2020  |  International

The European Union is hitting U.S. companies with tariffs on up to $4 billion worth of goods, according to a CNBC report on Monday (Nov....

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EU Eyes Reclassifying Airbnb, May Bring Stricter Rules
EU Eyes Reclassifying Airbnb, May Bring Stricter Rules
November 08, 2020  |  Regulation

European Union regulators determining how to implement new rules governing dominant internet players may include short-term rental leaders Airbnb and Booking.com on a list of...

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Booking Holdings CEO Says Travel Recovery Will Take Years, Not Quarters
Booking Holdings CEO Says Travel Recovery Will Take Years, Not Quarters
November 05, 2020  |  Travel Payments

Booking Holdings, the world’s largest online travel company, continues to feel the weight of the pandemic, warning investors Thursday (Nov. 5) that the outbreak’s current...

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EU Digital Chief Advocates For Tighter Rules, No Break Up For Big Tech
EU Digital Chief Advocates For Tighter Rules, No Break Up For Big Tech
October 28, 2020  |  ANTITRUST

European Union digital chief Margrethe Vestager has argued against breaking up Big Tech companies, which is contrary to what some officials want to see in...

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EU Big Tech Legislation Gets Backlash From Booking.com
EU Big Tech Legislation Gets Backlash From Booking.com
October 26, 2020  |  Regulation

Brussels-based Booking.com is speaking out against the European Union’s plans to regulate the reservation site as a “gatekeeper” in the hotel industry, according to a...

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EU’s Second Wave Of Shutdowns Threatens Recovery
EU’s Second Wave Of Shutdowns Threatens Recovery
October 26, 2020  |  Economy

COVID-19 cases are starting to spike in the United States and around the world — carrying with them a new wave of restrictions and shutdowns...

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EU ‘Hit List’ And US House Antitrust Report Could Spell Big Trouble For Big Tech
EU ‘Hit List’ And US House Antitrust Report Could Spell Big Trouble For Big Tech
October 15, 2020  |  Regulation

Big Tech is being hit from all sides – from lawmakers and regulators – especially in the U.S. and Europe. There are reports of a...

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