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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Booking.com Gets ‘Gatekeeper’ Status Under Digital Markets Act
Booking.com Gets ‘Gatekeeper’ Status Under Digital Markets Act
November 14, 2024  |  Regulation

European regulators say Booking.com must comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The European Commission (EC) announced Wednesday (Nov. 13) that Booking Holdings — the...

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Visa Says European Antitrust Watchdog Investigating Its Acquirer Fees
Visa Says European Antitrust Watchdog Investigating Its Acquirer Fees
November 14, 2024  |  ANTITRUST

Visa says European regulators are investigating the fees it charges retailers. The company revealed the European Commission’s (EC) preliminary probe in its annual report Wednesday...

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Meta to Appeal EC Decision in Facebook Marketplace Antitrust Case
Meta to Appeal EC Decision in Facebook Marketplace Antitrust Case
November 14, 2024  |  Meta

Meta said Thursday (Nov. 14) that it will appeal the European Commission’s (EC) decision in a case alleging practices involving Facebook and Facebook Marketplace that cause competitive harm....

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EU Regulators Warn Apple About Geo-Blocking Practices
EU Regulators Warn Apple About Geo-Blocking Practices
November 12, 2024  |  Regulation

The European Commission and the Consumer Protection Cooperation Network said Monday (Nov. 11) that Apple may face enforcement measures if it does not stop its...

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Report: EU Questions Retailers in Visa and Mastercard Fee Controversy
Report: EU Questions Retailers in Visa and Mastercard Fee Controversy
November 06, 2024  |  ANTITRUST

The European Commission has reportedly launched a probe into whether Mastercard and Visa’s fees are hurting merchants. The commission sent out questionnaires to retailers and payment...

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Fed Questions AI Productivity Boost as EU Starts Work on Regulating It
Fed Questions AI Productivity Boost as EU Starts Work on Regulating It
October 02, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook is tempering expectations of an artificial intelligence (AI) productivity impact, while Malaysia unveiled ambitious plans to become an AI hub...

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European Commission Announces Antitrust Inspections of Unnamed Financial Services Companies
European Commission Announces Antitrust Inspections of Unnamed Financial Services Companies
September 23, 2024  |  ANTITRUST

The European Commission (EC) said in a Monday (Sept. 23) press release that it began unannounced antitrust inspections at the premises of financial services companies...

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Big Tech Awaits Changing of EU Regulatory Guard
Big Tech Awaits Changing of EU Regulatory Guard
September 22, 2024  |  Regulation

Two of the European Union’s top regulators are stepping down from their posts. And as Wired reported Saturday (Sept. 22), experts say it’s too soon...

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EU Wants Apple to Give Third Parties Operating System Access
EU Wants Apple to Give Third Parties Operating System Access
September 19, 2024  |  Regulation

European regulators want Apple to open its operating system to third-party developers. The European Commission began a pair of “specification proceedings” to ensure the tech...

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