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European Commission bans staff from using TikTok on work devices
The European Commission has banned staff from using TikTok on work devices over security concerns.
EU vows to get tougher on Big Tech privacy violations
The EU is taking a tougher stance on Big Tech privacy investigations.
The EU is investigating Broadcom's $61 billion deal to buy VMware
The European Union plans to carry out a full-scale investigation of Broadcom's $61 billion bid to buy VMware.
Amazon and EU finalize third-party seller antitrust deal
Amazon will need to change its business practices in the European Union as part of an antitrust settlement. If it doesn't stick to the terms of the deal, which lasts for up to seven years, it could face a multi-billion dollar fine.
European Commission tells Meta that Facebook Marketplace is unfair to rivals
Europe has hit Facebook owner Meta with a complaint that its Marketplace classified service is unfair to competitors.
EU confirms multiple ongoing investigations into TikTok data practices
EU regulators are looking into issues such as the possible transfers of data to China and ads targeted at children.
European Union opens 'in-depth' investigation into Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard
Following a preliminary investigation, the European Commission believes the deal may “significantly reduce competition” in a handful of areas, including the PC and console gaming markets.
EU proposes new rules to make phones and tablets last longer
The bloc wants to reduce e-waste by mandating phone and tablet reparability standards.
Amazon promises fairer seller program to avoid EU fines
Amazon has committed to marketplace changes in an effort to avoid EU fines.
EU charges Apple over NFC payment restrictions on iOS devices
Apple has been accused of limiting developer access to NFC technology on iPhone and iPad, which is against EU antitrust rules.
Amazon wins EU approval for its $8.45 billion purchase of MGM
The company's still awaiting the go-ahead from US regulators.
EU tells Google to delist Russian state media websites from search
The European Commission issued a ban on RT and Sputnik earlier this month.
European publishers lodge EU antitrust complaint against Google's ad tech
European publishers have levelled an EU antitrust complaint against Google for allegedly abusing its ad tech dominance.
EU unveils a $49 billion plan to address chip shortages
Along with a US effort to bolster semiconductor production, the Chips Act aims to prevent future scarcity.
Europe's second highest court scraps Intel’s €1.06 billion antitrust fine
The General Court, Europe's second highest court, has overturned the €1.06 billion antitrust fine levied against Intel way back in 2009.
EU seeks to block political ads that target people's ethnicity or religion
Organizations would need to disclose how ads are paid for and how they are targeting certain groups.
European Parliament calls for a ban on facial recognition in public spaces
MEPs also said private facial recognition databases like Clearview AI should be prohibited.
Germany wants phone makers to offer 7 years of security updates
Germany's government is pushing the EU to mandate seven years of security updates for phones.
EU fines BMW and VW $1 billion for limiting emissions reduction tech
The EU has fined BMW and VW a total of $1 billion for allegedly refusing to compete on diesel emissions-reducing technology and limiting its use.
EU opens antitrust probe into Google's advertising tech
European regulators have launched an antitrust investigation into Google's advertising policies.