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Apple to let iPhone users in Europe choose own browser, delete apps after crackdown

Apple will implement a browser choice screen in the EU as part of complying with the Digital Markets Act.

EU Faces Off Against Apple and Google; Online Overtakes TV as News Source in UK; Updates on Google vs DOJ Trial

The EU reinforces regulatory challenges for tech giants Apple and Google, as significant fines and tax rulings reshape their operational landscape.
Online news consumption continues to grow, overtaking TV for the first time in the UK, especially among younger demographics.

Apple, Google lose multibillion dollar court fights with EU

EU courts ruled against Apple and Google in significant tax and antitrust cases, reinforcing the EU's commitment to regulating Big Tech.

The DOJ's case against Apple adds to a growing pile of antitrust problems for Cupertino | TechCrunch

Apple faces antitrust scrutiny globally
EU fined Apple close to $2 billion in a case from Spotify complaints

There's now an Apple Pay alternative for iPhone users in Norway

Apple's NFC technology is now accessible to third-party developers, enabling payment alternatives like Vipps MobilePay for iPhone users.

Apple confirms it's breaking iPhone web apps in the EU on purpose | TechCrunch

Apple is blaming the new EU regulation, the Digital Markets Act, for the change that broke iPhone web apps in the EU.
PWAs were demoted to website shortcuts in iOS 17.4 beta, leading to the loss of functionalities like notifications and local storage.

Apple to let iPhone users in Europe choose own browser, delete apps after crackdown

Apple will implement a browser choice screen in the EU as part of complying with the Digital Markets Act.

EU Faces Off Against Apple and Google; Online Overtakes TV as News Source in UK; Updates on Google vs DOJ Trial

The EU reinforces regulatory challenges for tech giants Apple and Google, as significant fines and tax rulings reshape their operational landscape.
Online news consumption continues to grow, overtaking TV for the first time in the UK, especially among younger demographics.

Apple, Google lose multibillion dollar court fights with EU

EU courts ruled against Apple and Google in significant tax and antitrust cases, reinforcing the EU's commitment to regulating Big Tech.

The DOJ's case against Apple adds to a growing pile of antitrust problems for Cupertino | TechCrunch

Apple faces antitrust scrutiny globally
EU fined Apple close to $2 billion in a case from Spotify complaints

There's now an Apple Pay alternative for iPhone users in Norway

Apple's NFC technology is now accessible to third-party developers, enabling payment alternatives like Vipps MobilePay for iPhone users.

Apple confirms it's breaking iPhone web apps in the EU on purpose | TechCrunch

Apple is blaming the new EU regulation, the Digital Markets Act, for the change that broke iPhone web apps in the EU.
PWAs were demoted to website shortcuts in iOS 17.4 beta, leading to the loss of functionalities like notifications and local storage.
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#deforestation

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.
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#digital-markets-act

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.
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#microsoft

Google files first ever complaint with EU against Microsoft

Google Cloud alleges Microsoft is anti-competitive regarding its licensing policies, impacting customer costs significantly.

CISPE unveils cloud watchdog for Microsoft - and plans to monitor Broadcom, VMware too

ECCO will monitor cloud competition in Europe, focusing on Microsoft's compliance and broader software licensing practices affecting competition.

Microsoft faces scrutiny from EU after partnership with OpenAI rival Mistral

Microsoft invests in Mistral for AI models on Azure cloud platform
EU scrutinizes Microsoft's investment in Mistral for potential equity conversion during next funding round

Google files first ever complaint with EU against Microsoft

Google Cloud alleges Microsoft is anti-competitive regarding its licensing policies, impacting customer costs significantly.

CISPE unveils cloud watchdog for Microsoft - and plans to monitor Broadcom, VMware too

ECCO will monitor cloud competition in Europe, focusing on Microsoft's compliance and broader software licensing practices affecting competition.

Microsoft faces scrutiny from EU after partnership with OpenAI rival Mistral

Microsoft invests in Mistral for AI models on Azure cloud platform
EU scrutinizes Microsoft's investment in Mistral for potential equity conversion during next funding round
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#antitrust

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.
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Google to remove content from EU news publishers from News, Search, and Discover in small test

Google is testing the removal of EU-based news content to assess its impact on user engagement. This is in response to EU copyright regulations.
#digital-services-act

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.
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#data-protection

LinkedIn hit with $334M fine for violating GDPR - SiliconANGLE

LinkedIn fined €310 million for GDPR violations related to targeted advertising practices.

European Data Protection Supervisor Releases New Opinion on the EU's Proposed AI Act | Data Law Insights

The EDPS emphasizes the need for a legal framework around AI that aligns with EU fundamental rights.
Certain AI applications should be banned due to risks they pose to individual rights.

LinkedIn hit with $334M fine for violating GDPR - SiliconANGLE

LinkedIn fined €310 million for GDPR violations related to targeted advertising practices.

European Data Protection Supervisor Releases New Opinion on the EU's Proposed AI Act | Data Law Insights

The EDPS emphasizes the need for a legal framework around AI that aligns with EU fundamental rights.
Certain AI applications should be banned due to risks they pose to individual rights.
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CASP License: Understanding Its Importance and Application Process

The CASP license ensures regulatory compliance, enhances credibility, and broadens market access for crypto businesses.
#digital-economy

European Parliament Adopts Final EU Data Act | Data Law Insights

The Data Act facilitates efficient and fair data sharing across the EU, fostering innovation and user autonomy.

Europe's AI bosses sound warning on soaring compliance costs DW 09/25/2024

Europe's AI innovation is stifled by stringent regulations, risking its competitive edge against Big Tech.

European Parliament Adopts Final EU Data Act | Data Law Insights

The Data Act facilitates efficient and fair data sharing across the EU, fostering innovation and user autonomy.

Europe's AI bosses sound warning on soaring compliance costs DW 09/25/2024

Europe's AI innovation is stifled by stringent regulations, risking its competitive edge against Big Tech.
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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.
#french-farmers

Macron looks to EU for concrete' solutions to farmers' crisis

French President Emmanuel Macron wants the EU to regulate imports from Ukraine to protect the European market.
Macron does not want to sign the trade deal with the Mercosur bloc in its current form.

Why French farmers are up in arms: fuel hikes, green regulation, EU directives

French farmers are engaged in a standoff with the government over rising costs and suffocating EU regulation.
Young people are avoiding self-employment in farming due to low earnings compared to farm employees.

Macron looks to EU for concrete' solutions to farmers' crisis

French President Emmanuel Macron wants the EU to regulate imports from Ukraine to protect the European market.
Macron does not want to sign the trade deal with the Mercosur bloc in its current form.

Why French farmers are up in arms: fuel hikes, green regulation, EU directives

French farmers are engaged in a standoff with the government over rising costs and suffocating EU regulation.
Young people are avoiding self-employment in farming due to low earnings compared to farm employees.
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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.
#child-protection

EU prepares to vote on proposed regulation to scan messaging apps

EU considers proposal to require messaging apps to scan private texts for suspicious content.

Why Sweden's Chat Control vote is causing parliamentary chaos

The Swedish government supported a compromise proposal related to the EU's Chat Control regulation, despite prior opposition from some parties.

EU prepares to vote on proposed regulation to scan messaging apps

EU considers proposal to require messaging apps to scan private texts for suspicious content.

Why Sweden's Chat Control vote is causing parliamentary chaos

The Swedish government supported a compromise proposal related to the EU's Chat Control regulation, despite prior opposition from some parties.
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