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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EC Proposes Greater Scrutiny of Low-Value Imports Sold Online

EC Proposes Greater Scrutiny of Low-Value Imports Sold Online
EC Proposes Greater Scrutiny of Low-Value Imports Sold Online
February 05, 2025  |  eCommerce

The European Commission is encouraging European Union (EU) regulators and legislators to do more to mitigate the risks posed by the growing number of low-value...

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EU Aims ‘Bazooka’ at Big Tech in Response to Trump Tariffs
EU Aims ‘Bazooka’ at Big Tech in Response to Trump Tariffs
February 05, 2025  |  Economy

The European Union is reportedly prepared to retaliate if President Donald Trump imposes threatened tariffs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Proposed EU Customs Reform Increases Online Platforms’ Responsibilities for Imported Goods
Proposed EU Customs Reform Increases Online Platforms’ Responsibilities for Imported Goods
February 02, 2025  |  eCommerce

A proposed customs reform in the European Union would reportedly shift the responsibility of being an importer from individuals who purchase goods online to the...

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Meta to Appeal Against $831 Million EU Antitrust Fine
Meta to Appeal Against $831 Million EU Antitrust Fine
January 29, 2025  |  Meta

Meta says it will fight a $831 million fine levied against the tech giant by the European Union. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Google Tells Court EU Antitrust Fine Punishes Innovation
Google Tells Court EU Antitrust Fine Punishes Innovation
January 28, 2025  |  ANTITRUST

Google reportedly told the European Union’s Court of Justice Tuesday (Jan. 28) that the European Commission investigation that resulted in a 4.3 billion euro (about...

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Italian Authority Fines OpenAI $15.6 Million for Alleged GDPR Violations
Italian Authority Fines OpenAI $15.6 Million for Alleged GDPR Violations
December 20, 2024  |  Legal

OpenAI said Friday (Dec. 20) that it will appeal a fine imposed by an Italian authority that alleged that the company violated the European Union’s...

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Homeland Security Head Criticizes EU’s ‘Adversarial’ AI Approach
Homeland Security Head Criticizes EU’s ‘Adversarial’ AI Approach
December 19, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

America’s homeland security chief is reportedly worried about the European Union’s approach to AI regulation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Apple Faces New EU Call to Open iPhone to Competitors
Apple Faces New EU Call to Open iPhone to Competitors
December 19, 2024  |  Apple

Apple is facing new pressure in Europe to let competitors access its iPhone operating system. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Update: Real-Time Payments Reach New Milestones Across the US and Beyond
Update: Real-Time Payments Reach New Milestones Across the US and Beyond
December 06, 2024  |  Real-Time Payments

Real-time payments took center stage in 2024, with groundbreaking milestones reshaping how money moves worldwide. From the United States expanding its payment networks to new...

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