EU Takes Steps To Compel Apple For Interoperability EU to enforce new regulations on Apple for interoperability under Digital Markets Act, promoting fair competition. Top News · Sep 19, 2024
Von der Leyen has tightened her grip on the EU’s steering wheel – and is moving it subtly to the right The European Commission president’s new team reflects her ruthlessness in crushing critics, rewarding loyalty and showing who is the boss The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2024
Your Android smartwatch could soon work much better on iPhone, thanks to the EU European lawmakers have started proceedings to aid Apple in complying with interoperability obligations set out by the Digital Markets Act, a move that could improve smartwatch compatibility on iPhone. TechRadar · Sep 19, 2024
Google finally wins a court case and gets out of a €1.49 billion fine over anti-competitive practices Despite the court agreeing with most of the European Commission's findings. PC Gamer · Sep 19, 2024
Google beats EU antitrust case, avoids $1.7B fine for ad monopoly Google scores win as court overturns EU’s $1.7 billion AdSense antitrust ruling in 2019. Android Central · Sep 19, 2024
Coming Winter 'Sternest Test Yet' For Ukraine Energy Grid The coming winter will prove the "sternest test yet" for Ukraine's energy grid, the International Energy Agency said on Thursday, as the EU announced additional aid to help the country weather Russia's attacks on its power infrastructure. International Business Times · Sep 19, 2024
Flood-hit Region Leaders To Meet In Poland To Discuss EU Aid The leaders of four countries hit by Storm Boris will meet Thursday in Poland with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen to discuss aid for the flood-hit region. International Business Times · Sep 19, 2024
Flood-hit nations seek EU aid as Storm Boris devastates central Europe The leaders of four countries hit by Storm Boris will meet Thursday in Poland with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen to discuss aid for the flood-hit region. Radio France Internationale · Sep 19, 2024
By failing to support migrant entrepreneurs, Europe is missing out on opportunities for economic growth With an estimated 281 million people on the move worldwide, there’s no question migration is increasingly on the minds of politicians – and not necessarily those with the best intentions. The Conversation · Sep 18, 2024
Qualcomm Loses EU Antitrust Appeal Over Predatory Pricing EU General Court upholds most of 242 million euro fine on Qualcomm for predatory pricing, slightly reduced to 238.7 million euros. Top News · Sep 18, 2024
Qualcomm loses court appeal against European Union antitrust penalty in chipset case from 2019 Qualcomm lost its bid to get a European Union antitrust penalty thrown out after a top court largely rebuffed the technology company’s arguments in the case involving cellphone chipsets The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2024
EU Begins Process To Claw Back Funds From Hungary EU fines Hungary for breaching asylum regulations, deducting penalties from future EU funds. Hungary's strict border control measures and legal actions exp... Top News · Sep 18, 2024
Dutch government led by hard right asks for formal opt-out from EU migration rules The new Dutch government dominated by the far-right party of Geert Wilders has officially asked the European Union for an exemption from its migration obligations The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2024
Google Wins Court Challenge Against EU Antitrust Fine Google successfully challenges 1.49 billion euro antitrust fine imposed by EU, highlighting complexities in regulating online advertising practices. Top News · Sep 18, 2024
International Business Times · Sep 18, 2024 Google Faces Another Test In EU Court Over 1.5-bn Euro Fine An EU court will rule on Wednesday on Google's appeal of a 1.49-billion euro ($1.65 billion) fine from the European Union, a week after the US tech giant suffered a stinging legal defeat over a bigger penalty.
France 24 · Sep 17, 2024 EU Commission chief von der Leyen unveils new top team After weeks of negotiations, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen has unveiled her new top team, giving key economic portfolios to France, Italy and Spain. If approved by the European Parliament, the bloc's top brass will be charged with steering the EU's industrial agenda in the face of competition…
The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2024 Spanish Socialist Teresa Ribera gets top EU role steering climate and antitrust policy Spain’s deputy PM among six executive vice-presidents in Ursula von der Leyen’s next European Commission team
Radio France Internationale · Sep 17, 2024 EU chief von der Leyen unveils new team with women in key posts The head of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen has named her team, which will lead the EU's most powerful institution for the next five years. While the number of women falls short of the gender parity she aimed for, they've been handed the lion's share of top roles.
Al Jazeera · Sep 17, 2024 European Commission chief unveils new team amid mounting challenges Von der Leyen’s new team faces challenges like wars in Gaza and Ukraine, migration, and economic competitiveness.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2024 Ursula von der Leyen announces new European Commission lineup – as it happened European Commission president reveals team after extensive negotiations and balancing, including nominating women and representing centre-right parties
International Business Times · Sep 17, 2024 Von Der Leyen Set To Reveal EU's New Top Line-up After weeks of fierce political horse-trading, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen is expected on Tuesday to unveil her new top team to help steward the EU through the next five years of global uncertainty.
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Top News · Sep 16, 2024 French EU Commissioner Resigns Amid Leadership Criticism Thierry Breton resigns from EU Commission, raising concerns over leadership and political dynamics within the European Union.
France 24 · Sep 16, 2024 France's Breton resigns as EU commissioner in public clash with Ursula von der Leyen French European commissioner Thierry Breton announced he was standing down from his role effective immediately Monday, publicly accusing European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen of having tried to block him from being reappointed. Breton, one of the most influential figures in Brussels, has taken a strong line against some…
The Guardian - UK · Sep 16, 2024 France’s European commissioner resigns amid row with von der Leyen Thierry Breton, who had been appointed for second term, cited von der Leyen’s ‘questionable governance’ in EU