French newspapers want social media platform X to pay for news reuse | TechCrunch
Major French newspapers collaborate to legally challenge X for not compensating them for news reuse under EU law.
'Laughing stock of Europe': What's the new crisis to hit Austria's coalition government?
Austria's Environment Minister Leonore Gewessler broke coalition ties by supporting a controversial EU nature restoration law, leading to legal action and suspicion of abuse of office.
French newspapers want social media platform X to pay for news reuse | TechCrunch
Major French newspapers collaborate to legally challenge X for not compensating them for news reuse under EU law.
'Laughing stock of Europe': What's the new crisis to hit Austria's coalition government?
Austria's Environment Minister Leonore Gewessler broke coalition ties by supporting a controversial EU nature restoration law, leading to legal action and suspicion of abuse of office.
IAA sets 25.2 million passenger cap for Dublin Airport next summer
The IAA's decision on landing slots is expected to face multiple legal challenges from airlines, amid concerns regarding EU law compliance.
European court says transphobic states must recognize trans people's names & genders - LGBTQ Nation
CJEU mandates EU member states to recognize international name and gender changes, affirming trans rights across borders.
Other Barks & Bites for Friday, October 4: Meta Hit with Class Action Copyright Infringement Lawsuit; Industry Leaders Ask for Clarification on Third-Party Litigation; EUIPO Applauds German Court Ruling on Misleading Invoices
The EUIPO's recent ruling sets a precedent by criminalizing misleading payment requests as fraud, strengthening protections for intellectual property users.
Leaders across various industries advocate for clearer regulations on third-party litigation disclosures to enhance transparency in legal processes.
A class-action lawsuit against Meta underscores the contentious issue of copyright infringement involving purportedly stolen content for AI training.
Advisor to the CJEU Confirms GDPR Fines For Subsidiary Infringements Should Reflect Group Turnover | Data Matters Privacy Blog
Supervisory authorities must consider the total group turnover when calculating GDPR fines against subsidiaries.
Football Daily | Lassana Diarra and the day transfers (possibly) changed forever, yeah?
The CJEU ruling signals a potential revolution in football's transfer system, challenging FIFA's regulations.
EU member states must recognise gender identity changes, top court rules
EU member states must recognize legal gender identity changes made in other member states, says European Court of Justice.
EU takes Hungary to European Court of Justice over soverignty' laws
The European Commission is pursuing legal action against Hungary's sovereignty laws for violating EU rights and repressing civil liberties.
Why France's arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has divided tech regulation experts
Pavel Durov, CEO of Telegram, was arrested in France amid allegations of involvement in serious crimes, raising questions about platform accountability.
EU adopts first law tackling violence against women DW 05/07/2024
The EU passed its first law to combat violence against women, requiring countries to criminalize female genital mutilation, forced marriage, and online harassment.
Ireland will not provide 'loopholes' for other countries' migration issues, says Taoiseach
Every country has the right to set its own migration policies, without letting other countries' policies influence their own.
O'Neill seeks thought-out' response to cross-border asylum seekers in Ireland
Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O'Neill seeks thoughtful response to asylum seekers coming from the UK.
EU supply chain law postponed amid German FDP opposition DW 02/09/2024
The German business-focused FDP is opposing the adoption of a proposed EU law on supply chain due diligence.
The legislation would require companies to assess whether their supply chains use forced labor or cause environmental damage.
European Parliament seeks EU-wide drivers' license bans DW 02/06/2024
The European Parliament is proposing driving bans that can apply throughout the EU, closing a loophole where offenses committed in one country may not result in a ban in another country.
The proposal aims to reduce road accidents, increase awareness of responsible driving, and hold drivers accountable regardless of where they drive in the EU.
Meta faces another EU privacy challenge over 'pay for privacy' consent choice | TechCrunch
Privacy rights advocacy group noyb is filing a complaint against Meta for allegedly breaching EU law by making it harder for users to withdraw consent to tracking ads.
Meta's previous legal bases for processing Europeans' data for ad targeting were invalidated in 2021.
Meta requires users who don't want to be tracked to pay for monthly subscriptions, while those who want free access have to 'consent' to tracking; noyb disagrees with this framing.
Windows 11 struggling to escape the shadow of Windows 10
Windows 10 maintains a dominant market share despite the launch of Windows 11.
Strict hardware requirements for Windows 11 have hindered adoption.
X to be investigated for allegedly breaking EU laws on hate speech and fake news
Social media platform X, formerly Twitter, is under investigation for potential breaches of EU laws on disinformation, illegal content, and transparency.
The investigation is focusing on X's alleged breach of obligations to counter illegal content and disinformation, its transparency obligations, and its deceptive design of user interface.
Brexit-backer Richard Desmond invokes EU law to sue Gambling Commission
Richard Desmond is suing the gambling regulator after his company Northern & Shell lost a bid to run the national lottery, potentially costing good causes millions of pounds.
Desmond is invoking EU laws retained after Brexit to support his claim for damages from the Gambling Commission.
The cost of any damages awarded to Desmond could potentially come out of lottery funding for good causes.
Activists call on France to endorse a consent-based rape definition across the entire European Union
Activists in France are urging the country to endorse a proposed EU law that would define rape as sex without consent.
France currently defines rape as an act committed with violence, coercion, threat, or surprise, rather than based on consent.
Only 13 EU member states currently use consent-based definitions to criminalize rape.
TikTok joins Meta in appealing against EU gatekeeper status
TikTok has joined Meta in appealing against the 'gatekeeper' status under the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
The European Union designated 22 'gatekeeper' services run by six tech companies, including TikTok.
TikTok argues that it does not meet the law's threshold for revenues and should not be considered a gatekeeper.
TikTok joins Meta in appealing against EU gatekeeper status
TikTok is appealing against its designation as a 'gatekeeper' under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in the European Union.
The company argues that it does not meet the law's threshold for revenues generated in the European Economic Area.
The DMA designates companies with more than 45 million monthly active users and a market capitalization of â¬75 billion as gatekeepers providing a core platform service.
Brexit-backer Richard Desmond invokes EU law to sue Gambling Commission
Richard Desmond is suing the gambling regulator after his company Northern & Shell lost a bid to run the national lottery, potentially costing good causes millions of pounds.
Desmond is invoking EU laws retained after Brexit to support his claim for damages from the Gambling Commission.
The cost of any damages awarded to Desmond could potentially come out of lottery funding for good causes.
Activists call on France to endorse a consent-based rape definition across the entire European Union
Activists in France are urging the country to endorse a proposed EU law that would define rape as sex without consent.
France currently defines rape as an act committed with violence, coercion, threat, or surprise, rather than based on consent.
Only 13 EU member states currently use consent-based definitions to criminalize rape.
TikTok joins Meta in appealing against EU gatekeeper status
TikTok has joined Meta in appealing against the 'gatekeeper' status under the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
The European Union designated 22 'gatekeeper' services run by six tech companies, including TikTok.
TikTok argues that it does not meet the law's threshold for revenues and should not be considered a gatekeeper.
TikTok joins Meta in appealing against EU gatekeeper status
TikTok is appealing against its designation as a 'gatekeeper' under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in the European Union.
The company argues that it does not meet the law's threshold for revenues generated in the European Economic Area.
The DMA designates companies with more than 45 million monthly active users and a market capitalization of â¬75 billion as gatekeepers providing a core platform service.