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Is the DMA a chicken or a duck? Why the DMA predestines European companies and consumers to lose

If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck, then it probably is a duck.” The DMA looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck — yet many insist it is a chicken.

US intervention in Greenland 'existential threat for NATO' and Europe, Vestager tells Euronews

US intervention in Greenland 'existential threat for NATO' and Europe, Vestager tells Euronews

Former Danish Minister and European Commissioner Margrethe Vestager told Euronews' flagship morning show Europe Today that a US intervention in Greenland represents “the most existential threat to NATO” in its history.

Europe Today: Vestager says Trump's Greenland ambitions represent 'existential threat' for NATO

Europe Today: Vestager says Trump's Greenland ambitions represent 'existential threat' for NATO

Also in this newsletter: how the EU is ramping up diplomatic pressure on Iran, why Brussels has frozen Hungarian files ahead of April's ballot, and how an appeal kicking off in Paris today could shape France's political future.

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EU must ‘stand by the promises made’ on digital rules, Vestager tells Euronews

In an interview with Euronews' flagship morning show Europe Today, the former digital czar Vestager urged the EU to stand firm on its digital rules as the US pushes for softer enforcement in exchange for tariff relief. "Defending rules vital for single market and European consumers."

Europe Today: Margrethe Vestager, former EU digital czar, reacts to tense EU-US trade talks

Tune in to Euronews' new daily live programme “Europe Today” at 8 am Brussels time. In just 15 minutes, we get you up to speed on everything happening across the continent.

Is Trump's payback tour blowing over the Atlantic?

Donald Trump is weaponizing the US government against his enemies - perceived and real, and his attacks are coming closer to Europe.

The people who shaped European business in 2024

Fortune set out to pick the leaders who’ve kept Europe at the center of global debates in 2024. Their presence portends the year to come.

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EU takes historic step in funding joint weapons purchase

EU takes historic step in funding joint weapons purchase

The European Union has, for the first time, used its budget to jointly fund the purchase of weapons by member states. The move marks a significant step in strengthening the bloc’s defence capabilities and supporting Ukraine in its fight against Russia’s invasion.

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Google Wins Legal Challenge Against EU Antitrust Fine

Google Wins Legal Challenge Against EU Antitrust Fine

Google triumphs in EU antitrust battle, Qualcomm faces setback. EU court annuls Google's fine but upholds findings. Qualcomm penalized for anti-competitive...

Spanish socialist Teresa Ribera likely to become EU antitrust enforcer

Spanish socialist Teresa Ribera likely to become EU antitrust enforcer

If confirmed, Ribera would replace Big Tech nemesis Margrethe Vestager. Meanwhile, Finland's Henna Virkkunen is set to run EU tech policy.

Apple and Google just lost two giant legal cases that will cost them billions

Apple and Google just lost two giant legal cases that will cost them billions

The EU's highest court vindicated two groundbreaking crackdowns on Apple and Google.

The EU issues fines to Google and Apple worth €15.4 billion

The EU issues fines to Google and Apple worth €15.4 billion

The American juggernauts have been tussling with the EU as the bloc cracks down on the clout of big tech companies.

Top EU court to rule in €13bn Apple case that could hit ‘sweetheart’ tax deals

Top EU court to rule in €13bn Apple case that could hit ‘sweetheart’ tax deals

Long-running legal battle began in 2016 after bloc’s competition chief said iPhone maker had benefited from unfair tax breaks in Ireland

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EU Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager to step down after nearly a decade

EU Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager to step down after nearly a decade

Margrethe Vestager to leave office after spending 10 years in top EU post.

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Some European users will get access to Apple Intelligence after all

Apple's beta release notes suggest Apple Intelligence will be coming to MacOS, even if iOS and iPadOS won't get the new features.

Tiktok Withdraws Rewards Feature Over Screen Time Concerns

TikTok agrees to remove rewards feature under EU Digital Services Act to address concerns over excessive screen time and potential addictive effects on users.

Apple loosens its grip on iPhone payments to end EU antitrust case

Apple's 10-year commitments will finally let third-party mobile wallet developers access the iPhone's tap-to-pay functionality.

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Microsoft Gives Up OpenAI Board Seat Amid Regulator Scrutiny

Microsoft has ditched plans to take up an observer seat on the board of ChatGPT maker OpenAI, according to a letter seen by AFP on Wednesday, as antitrust regulators step up their scrutiny of the artificial intelligence market.

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European Union's competition boss signals fresh AI scrutiny for Microsoft-OpenAI deal and Google

The European Union is escalating its scrutiny of the artificial intelligence industry, including taking a fresh look into Microsoft’s multibillion-dollar partnership with OpenAI

EU says Apple withholding Apple Intelligence from the EU market is anti-competitive in frankly hilarious turn of events

The EU says Apple's decision to withhold Apple Intelligence from the EU because of anti-competition concerns is... anti-competitive.

Apple can't catch a break from the EU: Competition chief says issues are "very serious"

European Union Comissioner for Competition, Margrethe Vestager, told CNBC in an interview on Tuesday that the organization has a "number of Apple issues," and she "finds them very serious."

Apple's huge iPhone changes might not be enough for the EU — competition chief blasts "very serious" issues with DMA non-compliance

The European Union’s competition chief has expressed surprise that Apple could be “non-compliant” with the rules set by the DMA.

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Microsoft Ready To Take More 'Steps' On Teams To Address EU Concerns

Microsoft is willing to take further steps to assuage EU antitrust concerns over its video and messaging platform Teams, the company's president Brad Smith said Tuesday.

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STMicroelectronics receives $2.2B to build the world’s first silicon carbide factory

The EU is investing in domestic chip production by investing €2B ($2.2B) in STMicroelectronics's ground-breaking silicon carbide facility.

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EU Hits Oreo Maker Mondelez With 337.5 Mn Euro Antitrust Fine

The EU on Thursday slapped a 337.5 million euro ($366 million) fine on Mondelez, the US confectioner behind major brands including Toblerone and Oreo, for forcing consumers to pay more by restricting cross-border sales.

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