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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Reports Surface That EU Will Fine Google Big Over Android

Reports Surface That EU Will Fine Google Big Over Android
Reports Surface That EU Will Fine Google Big Over Android
June 06, 2018  |  Google

After a European Union report gave Alphabet a “negative result” and fine of up to $11 billion for abusing its power through its Android operating...

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EU Proposes Tougher Stance On Foreign Investments
EU Proposes Tougher Stance On Foreign Investments
May 29, 2018  |  Europe

In response to an increase of Chinese acquisitions of European rivals, the European Parliament’s international trade committee has approved a proposal calling for greater scrutiny...

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EU May Create Algorithms To Find Anti-Competitive Pricing
EU May Create Algorithms To Find Anti-Competitive Pricing
May 04, 2018  |  Regulation

To find companies that may be using software to fix prices, EU regulators may create their own algorithms. European Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager said that it’s...

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Deep Dive: GDPR And The EU’s New Rules Of Data Handling
Deep Dive: GDPR And The EU’s New Rules Of Data Handling
April 30, 2018  |  Authentication

On May 25, 2018, the EU-wide mandate known as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will take effect. Once the law goes live, companies that...

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EU Moves To Ban Late Payments In Food Supply Chain
EU Moves To Ban Late Payments In Food Supply Chain
April 13, 2018  |  B2B Payments

The European Commission (EC) is introducing new measures to safeguard the market’s food supply chain and support suppliers in the industry. Get the Full Story...

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Brussels Calls For More Transparency From Social Networks After Facebook Scandal
Brussels Calls For More Transparency From Social Networks After Facebook Scandal
April 02, 2018  |  Facebook

In the wake of Facebook’s recent data scandal, Brussels is getting tough on social media companies accused of spreading fake news. Get the Full Story...

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EU To Propose Tax On Big Tech Companies’ Sales
EU To Propose Tax On Big Tech Companies’ Sales
March 21, 2018  |  International

The European Commission is gearing up to propose new rules later Wednesday (March 21) that would require digital companies to pay more taxes — and...

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New Rules For Tech Giants Google, Apple In EU?
New Rules For Tech Giants Google, Apple In EU?
March 15, 2018  |  International

New rules loom in the European Union for tech giants like Apple, Amazon and Google, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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For SEC, Subpoenas No Mere ‘Token Interest’ In ICOs
For SEC, Subpoenas No Mere ‘Token Interest’ In ICOs
March 12, 2018  |  Regulation

A hammer? A velvet hammer? A helping hand? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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