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Michael O'Leary blasts 1960s law as Spain fines Ryanair 108 million

The Spanish government imposed a €108 million fine on Ryanair for its baggage and seating fees, which Ryanair's CEO calls politically motivated.
Ryanair plans to appeal the fines, deeming them unlawful and detrimental to the low-cost airline model.
#child-protection

Hungarian law to appear before EU Court of Justice after controversy

Hungary's Child Protection Law faces backlash for conflating paedophilia with LGBTQ+ issues, raising child rights concerns.

EU court starts hearing case over Hungary's alleged anti-LGBTQ law

The EU asserts Hungary's Child Protection Act violates human rights and EU standards, while Hungary claims it is meant for child safety.

Hungarian law to appear before EU Court of Justice after controversy

Hungary's Child Protection Law faces backlash for conflating paedophilia with LGBTQ+ issues, raising child rights concerns.

EU court starts hearing case over Hungary's alleged anti-LGBTQ law

The EU asserts Hungary's Child Protection Act violates human rights and EU standards, while Hungary claims it is meant for child safety.
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#italy

Judges block Albania model again and order return of migrants to Italy

Italian judges overturned detention orders for seven migrants sent to Albania, blocking the government's outsourcing plan for the second time.

Italy's Albania asylum deal has became a political disaster for Giorgia Meloni

The Italy-Albania migration deal failed due to legal challenges regarding the safety of detention centers outside the EU.

Judges block Albania model again and order return of migrants to Italy

Italian judges overturned detention orders for seven migrants sent to Albania, blocking the government's outsourcing plan for the second time.

Italy's Albania asylum deal has became a political disaster for Giorgia Meloni

The Italy-Albania migration deal failed due to legal challenges regarding the safety of detention centers outside the EU.
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#legal-action

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.
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#ireland

How the EU's landmark Apple tax ruling gave Ireland 13bn it didn't want

The ECJ ruling validates the EU's challenge against Ireland's tax breaks for Apple, sparking significant financial and political implications.

Apple just lost a decadelong EU tax case. Now it must pay $14 billion.

The EU's top court has ruled against Apple, requiring payment of €13 billion in back taxes, marking the end of a lengthy legal dispute.

Sharp rise in numbers claiming Child Benefit from outside State, countries of claimants revealed

Child Benefit payments were made for over 6,700 non-resident children, significantly rising from previous years.
Payments are under EU law, allowing benefits for children abroad if at least one parent contributes in Ireland.

How the EU's landmark Apple tax ruling gave Ireland 13bn it didn't want

The ECJ ruling validates the EU's challenge against Ireland's tax breaks for Apple, sparking significant financial and political implications.

Apple just lost a decadelong EU tax case. Now it must pay $14 billion.

The EU's top court has ruled against Apple, requiring payment of €13 billion in back taxes, marking the end of a lengthy legal dispute.

Sharp rise in numbers claiming Child Benefit from outside State, countries of claimants revealed

Child Benefit payments were made for over 6,700 non-resident children, significantly rising from previous years.
Payments are under EU law, allowing benefits for children abroad if at least one parent contributes in Ireland.
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#meta

Facebook can't use your sexual orientation to target ads, EU court says

Meta cannot target users' sexual orientation for ads, regardless of public statements, according to a ruling by the EU's highest court.

Meta can't use sexuality to target adverts, EU court rules

A court has ruled Meta cannot use users' sexual orientation for targeted advertising in the EU.

Scrap coercive 'privacy fee', MEPs urge Meta's Nick Clegg in open letter | TechCrunch

Contextual advertising is a profitable alternative to surveillance-based advertising.
MEPs urge Meta to align with GDPR principles and respect users' rights.

Facebook can't use your sexual orientation to target ads, EU court says

Meta cannot target users' sexual orientation for ads, regardless of public statements, according to a ruling by the EU's highest court.

Meta can't use sexuality to target adverts, EU court rules

A court has ruled Meta cannot use users' sexual orientation for targeted advertising in the EU.

Scrap coercive 'privacy fee', MEPs urge Meta's Nick Clegg in open letter | TechCrunch

Contextual advertising is a profitable alternative to surveillance-based advertising.
MEPs urge Meta to align with GDPR principles and respect users' rights.
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#lassana-diarra

The Lassana Diarra case: what is it and will it change football like Bosman?

Diarra's case could disrupt the football transfer system regarding player movement and EU legal rights.

Fifa to review transfer system after Diarra ruling

Fifa is reassessing its transfer rules following a court ruling that declared them in violation of EU law regarding player freedom of movement.

The Lassana Diarra case: what is it and will it change football like Bosman?

Diarra's case could disrupt the football transfer system regarding player movement and EU legal rights.

Fifa to review transfer system after Diarra ruling

Fifa is reassessing its transfer rules following a court ruling that declared them in violation of EU law regarding player freedom of movement.
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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.
#google

Google wins court backing in $1.7 billion EU antitrust dispute over ads By Investing.com

Europe's court canceled Google's 1.49 billion euro antitrust fine due to improper assessment, marking a significant win for tech competition.

Google loses appeal against EU's 2.4B Shopping antitrust decision, as bloc also wins Apple state aid appeal | TechCrunch

Google's appeal against a 2017 antitrust ruling was dismissed by the EU's highest court, reaffirming penalties for anti-competitive practices.

Google loses final EU court appeal against 2.4-billion fine in antitrust shopping case

Google's final appeal against a €2.4 billion EU antitrust penalty was rejected, concluding a significant legal battle over unfair competition.

Google loses appeal to top EU court, must cough up 2.4B

The ECJ dismissed Google's appeal, affirming the 2017 ruling on antitrust violations favoring its shopping service over competitors.
The ruling emphasizes the discriminatory conduct of Google in search result placements.

Google wins legal challenge against 1.49bn anti-trust fine in European court

Europe's General Court has annulled the 2019 EU anti-trust penalty against Google.

EU court backs Google's challenge against 1.49 billion euro EU antitrust fine By Reuters

Google successfully challenged a 1.49 billion euros antitrust fine from the EU, affirming limitations on regulatory evaluations.

Google wins court backing in $1.7 billion EU antitrust dispute over ads By Investing.com

Europe's court canceled Google's 1.49 billion euro antitrust fine due to improper assessment, marking a significant win for tech competition.

Google loses appeal against EU's 2.4B Shopping antitrust decision, as bloc also wins Apple state aid appeal | TechCrunch

Google's appeal against a 2017 antitrust ruling was dismissed by the EU's highest court, reaffirming penalties for anti-competitive practices.

Google loses final EU court appeal against 2.4-billion fine in antitrust shopping case

Google's final appeal against a €2.4 billion EU antitrust penalty was rejected, concluding a significant legal battle over unfair competition.

Google loses appeal to top EU court, must cough up 2.4B

The ECJ dismissed Google's appeal, affirming the 2017 ruling on antitrust violations favoring its shopping service over competitors.
The ruling emphasizes the discriminatory conduct of Google in search result placements.

Google wins legal challenge against 1.49bn anti-trust fine in European court

Europe's General Court has annulled the 2019 EU anti-trust penalty against Google.

EU court backs Google's challenge against 1.49 billion euro EU antitrust fine By Reuters

Google successfully challenged a 1.49 billion euros antitrust fine from the EU, affirming limitations on regulatory evaluations.
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#apple

iPhone 16 Apple Event live blog: Every announcement as it happens

Apple's upcoming products, including the iPhone 16 and Apple Watch, are generating excitement, but access may be limited due to EU regulations.

Top EU court's ruling on Apple tax case could have wider effect on multinationals

The EU court's upcoming ruling on Apple's 13bn tax breaks could drastically impact multinational tax deals.
Vestager's battle against illegal tax subsidies has been marked by major court victories and defeats.

iPhone 16 Apple Event live blog: Every announcement as it happens

Apple's upcoming products, including the iPhone 16 and Apple Watch, are generating excitement, but access may be limited due to EU regulations.

Top EU court's ruling on Apple tax case could have wider effect on multinationals

The EU court's upcoming ruling on Apple's 13bn tax breaks could drastically impact multinational tax deals.
Vestager's battle against illegal tax subsidies has been marked by major court victories and defeats.
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from Fast Company
3 months ago

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.
#european-parliament

EU Parliament passes landmark nature restoration law DW 02/27/2024

EU's flagship law aims to restore degraded ecosystems with 30% habitat restoration by 2030.
European Parliament passed a nature restoration law despite opposition from farming unions.

EU to ban forced-labour products in move mostly targeted at China

New EU law aims to eliminate forced labor products from market by 2027.

EU Parliament passes landmark nature restoration law DW 02/27/2024

EU's flagship law aims to restore degraded ecosystems with 30% habitat restoration by 2030.
European Parliament passed a nature restoration law despite opposition from farming unions.

EU to ban forced-labour products in move mostly targeted at China

New EU law aims to eliminate forced labor products from market by 2027.
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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.
#EU law

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.

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.
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Is Sweden getting EU law wrong in Brexit cases?

The Swedish Migration Agency has rejected post-Brexit residency applications, with strict criteria and potentially misapplied EU laws.
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