The Latest Breaking News from European Commission

Von der Leyen gets nod for second EU term, Estonia’s Kallas as top diplomat

Leaders strike deal at a summit where Antonio Costa was also named as the next head of the European Council.

Al Jazeera · Jun 28, 2024

Von der Leyen, Costa and Kallas have been approved for EU top jobs. Who are they? What do they do?

European Union leaders have agreed on the officials who will be holding key positions at the European Commission, Council, and foreign policy service in the wake of the EU Parliament elections

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2024

Tested By Crises, Von Der Leyen Poised For Hawkish Second Term

Ursula von der Leyen has navigated back-to-back crises from Covid to the Ukraine war as head of the European Commission, and stands on the verge of a no-less tumultuous second term, provided she can lock in support from EU lawmakers.

International Business Times · Jun 27, 2024

Grab your popcorn as Microsoft lands in hot water again with the EU for its 'insufficient' changes to how it bundles Teams

There's a potential fine of up to $20 billion if the Commission finds Microsoft guilty of breaching antitrust laws.

PC Gamer · Jun 26, 2024

The EU thinks Microsoft Teams is giving the company an unfair advantage

Tech giant remains under EU pressure following 2020 complaint about its bundling of Teams in Microsoft 365.

TechRadar · Jun 26, 2024

EU braces for the nightmare scenario – a Eurosceptic France

National Rally win may hamper bloc’s ability to get things done and pose existential question over French role

The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2024

EU centrists’ deal paves way for von der Leyen to return as commission president

Agreement between three pro-European blocks would make Estonian PM top diplomat and former Portuguese PM council president

The Guardian - UK · Jun 25, 2024

Microsoft accused of 'possibly abusive' practices by European Commission for bundling Teams and Microsoft 365

Microsoft may have abused its dominance in the productivity software space to drive Microsoft Teams adoption. The European Commission has shared its preliminary views on the situation and will investigate further.

Windows Central · Jun 25, 2024

Claude 3.5 suggests AI’s looming ubiquity could be a good thing

In this week’s newsletter: If you don’t like chatbots popping up everywhere, get ready to be peeved. But the latest version of Anthropic’s shows AI is becoming more useful – and, crucially, affordable

The Guardian - UK · Jun 25, 2024

EU Accuses Microsoft Of Abusing Dominant Position With Teams

Microsoft violated EU antitrust rules by bundling its Teams communications app with its popular Office suite, Brussels said on Tuesday, as the US tech giant vowed to do what it takes to address competition concerns.

International Business Times · Jun 25, 2024