EU strikes deal on law to slow deforestation DW 12/04/2024
The EU has delayed the implementation of its landmark deforestation regulation, raising concerns among environmentalists about potential impacts on forests and climate.
Why the EU might delay a law to slow deforestation DW 11/13/2024
The EU is considering delaying the implementation of the EUDR, risking worsening deforestation amidst an ongoing global forest loss crisis.
EU strikes deal on law to slow deforestation DW 12/04/2024
The EU has delayed the implementation of its landmark deforestation regulation, raising concerns among environmentalists about potential impacts on forests and climate.
Why the EU might delay a law to slow deforestation DW 11/13/2024
The EU is considering delaying the implementation of the EUDR, risking worsening deforestation amidst an ongoing global forest loss crisis.
EU court rules social networks can't use personal data forever
The EU's court ruling imposes strict limits on Meta's use of user data for advertising, reaffirming GDPR's regulations.
EU competition cop to depart after decade of oversight
Margrethe Vestager, Europe's top competition cop, is stepping down, signaling a shift in regulatory focus away from strict oversight of US tech firms.
Europe Stakes Claim as the World's Digital Cop
Europe is implementing new laws, such as the Digital Markets Act, to regulate tech giants like Alphabet, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, and TikTok.
The Digital Markets Act aims to prevent market dominance by digital 'gatekeepers' and promote fair competition and consumer choice in the digital market.
Google's Ad Stack Court Face-off Finalises; Google Modifies Search; AI Overviews Decreasing Publisher Traffic - ExchangeWire.com
The case against Google's ad tech stack is nearing a conclusion, with Judge Brinkema's ruling expected soon regarding its alleged monopoly.
Move over, Apple: Meet the alternative app stores coming to the EU | TechCrunch
The Digital Markets Act enables EU users to access alternative app stores, enhancing competition against Apple's marketplace.
X's depressing ad revenue helps Musk avoid EU's strictest antitrust law
X successfully avoided gatekeeper status under the EU's Digital Markets Act due to insufficient market impact.
EU court rules social networks can't use personal data forever
The EU's court ruling imposes strict limits on Meta's use of user data for advertising, reaffirming GDPR's regulations.
EU competition cop to depart after decade of oversight
Margrethe Vestager, Europe's top competition cop, is stepping down, signaling a shift in regulatory focus away from strict oversight of US tech firms.
Europe Stakes Claim as the World's Digital Cop
Europe is implementing new laws, such as the Digital Markets Act, to regulate tech giants like Alphabet, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, and TikTok.
The Digital Markets Act aims to prevent market dominance by digital 'gatekeepers' and promote fair competition and consumer choice in the digital market.
Google's Ad Stack Court Face-off Finalises; Google Modifies Search; AI Overviews Decreasing Publisher Traffic - ExchangeWire.com
The case against Google's ad tech stack is nearing a conclusion, with Judge Brinkema's ruling expected soon regarding its alleged monopoly.
Move over, Apple: Meet the alternative app stores coming to the EU | TechCrunch
The Digital Markets Act enables EU users to access alternative app stores, enhancing competition against Apple's marketplace.
X's depressing ad revenue helps Musk avoid EU's strictest antitrust law
X successfully avoided gatekeeper status under the EU's Digital Markets Act due to insufficient market impact.
The siege on Google intensifies on both sides of the Atlantic
Google plans to appeal a ruling labeling it a monopoly, amid increased scrutiny over major tech companies' aggressive practices and legal actions in the U.S. and EU.
Report: Google offered to sell AdX to end EU antitrust suit
Google's proposed sale of AdX to ease monopoly concerns was rejected, highlighting the need for more significant divestment.
EU slaps Meta with a nearly 800 million euro fine for engaging in 'abusive' Marketplace practices
Meta fined nearly 800 million euros by EU regulators for abusive practices in its Marketplace ads, distorting competition.
The siege on Google intensifies on both sides of the Atlantic
Google plans to appeal a ruling labeling it a monopoly, amid increased scrutiny over major tech companies' aggressive practices and legal actions in the U.S. and EU.
Report: Google offered to sell AdX to end EU antitrust suit
Google's proposed sale of AdX to ease monopoly concerns was rejected, highlighting the need for more significant divestment.
EU slaps Meta with a nearly 800 million euro fine for engaging in 'abusive' Marketplace practices
Meta fined nearly 800 million euros by EU regulators for abusive practices in its Marketplace ads, distorting competition.
Stakes high for European Union after arrest of Telegram co-founder
Telegram's co-founder Pavel Durov was arrested in Paris, intensifying scrutiny of the platform amidst serious criminal allegations.
Meta to face EU probe for not doing enough to stop Russian disinformation
EU to probe Meta for insufficient action against disinformation from Russia and others.
Temu's low cost marketplace faces formal probe in EU over raft of DSA compliance concerns | TechCrunch
The EU is investigating Temu under the Digital Services Act due to concerns about illegal products and transparency.
Temu’s parent company could face significant fines for breaches of the DSA, highlighting the EU’s strong regulatory stance.
EFF and Partners to EU Commissioner: Prioritize User Rights, Avoid Politicized Enforcement of DSA Rules
Clarification on 'systemic risks' under the DSA is necessary to prevent potential censorship and protect freedoms of expression and information.
Tucker Carlson interview with Putin to test EU law regulating tech companies
The EU's Digital Services Act requires tech companies like X and Facebook to remove illegal or harmful content from their platforms.
The EU is concerned that an interview between Tucker Carlson and Vladimir Putin could be used as part of Putin's information war and spread propaganda on social media.
EU launches action against shopping website Temu over illegal products
The EU has initiated investigations into the Chinese website Temu for failing to adequately control the sale of illegal products.
Stakes high for European Union after arrest of Telegram co-founder
Telegram's co-founder Pavel Durov was arrested in Paris, intensifying scrutiny of the platform amidst serious criminal allegations.
Meta to face EU probe for not doing enough to stop Russian disinformation
EU to probe Meta for insufficient action against disinformation from Russia and others.
Temu's low cost marketplace faces formal probe in EU over raft of DSA compliance concerns | TechCrunch
The EU is investigating Temu under the Digital Services Act due to concerns about illegal products and transparency.
Temu’s parent company could face significant fines for breaches of the DSA, highlighting the EU’s strong regulatory stance.
EFF and Partners to EU Commissioner: Prioritize User Rights, Avoid Politicized Enforcement of DSA Rules
Clarification on 'systemic risks' under the DSA is necessary to prevent potential censorship and protect freedoms of expression and information.
Tucker Carlson interview with Putin to test EU law regulating tech companies
The EU's Digital Services Act requires tech companies like X and Facebook to remove illegal or harmful content from their platforms.
The EU is concerned that an interview between Tucker Carlson and Vladimir Putin could be used as part of Putin's information war and spread propaganda on social media.
EU launches action against shopping website Temu over illegal products
The EU has initiated investigations into the Chinese website Temu for failing to adequately control the sale of illegal products.
Google wins court challenge to the EU's $1.7 billion antitrust fine over ad product
The EU court has annulled a significant fine imposed on Google, indicating a potential re-evaluation of how market dominance is assessed.
Setapp Mobile's open beta adds more apps for European iPhone users
Setapp Mobile offers a simplified alternative app store for iPhone users in the EU, focusing on productivity and lifestyle apps.
EU Regulator Sees Official Journal Publication of Stablecoin Standards Before Year-End
Standards for stablecoin issuers in the EU are expected to be finalized by the end of the year.
Apple's latest iPhone announcement signals the start of a two-track future
Apple's new iPhone 16 features a powerful A18 chip and AI tools, but faces regulatory changes limiting user experience in Europe.
Europe sets benchmark for rest of the world with landmark AI laws
Europe's AI Act set to enter into force next month, showcasing comprehensive regulation compared to the US and China approaches.
Breaking: EU Passes First Major Piece of AI Regulation
EU passed comprehensive AI regulation act to categorize AI technologies based on risk levels, aiming to align deployment with societal values and ethical standards.
End of the negotiations: EU new CO2 emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles definitely approved - Sustainable Bus
EU adopted new CO2 emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles, with targets for 2030, 2035, and 2040. Urban buses to be zero-emission by 2035.
Meta to face EU probe for not doing enough to stop Russian disinformation
EU to probe Meta's Facebook and Instagram for failing to counter disinformation from Russia and others.
We would not survive without coffee': how rules made in Europe put Ethiopian farmers at risk
Ethiopia's coffee industry is instrumental to its economy and culture, with exports accounting for a significant portion of earnings.
New EU regulation poses a challenge to Ethiopian coffee producers, raising concerns about compliance issues for smallholder farmers.
Art trade figures voice major concerns over new EU import licensing regulations
Dealers and professional bodies are concerned about new EU regulations tightening control on cultural goods.
New EU regulation will require import licenses and due diligence for non-European art.
Belgian presidency reinforces call to regulate influencers at EU level
The Belgian presidency has shared preliminary thoughts on regulating online influence at the EU level.
The European Commission's consumer protection department is conducting a 'fitness check' to determine if EU consumer law is adequate in the digital world.
Why Europe Must Not Let AI Firms Put Profits Before People
OpenAI CEO's ousting and return highlights fault lines in AI industry
The EU has a chance to regulate AI but must resist pressure from Big Tech
The EU AI Act aims to mitigate risks of AI but is facing opposition from technology firms
Producing real change: key highlights of our 2024 results
Privacy International challenged governments and corporations, achieving wins like empowering EU consumers, halting Amazon-iRobot merger, and contesting Russia's access to encrypted communication law.