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European Commission Launches Formal Investigation Into Tiktok Over Concerns

The European Commission investigates TikTok over concerns about minors' protection and addictive design, focusing on compliance with the Digital Services Act.

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Germany's von der Leyen seeks second term as EU Commission chief

Ursula von der Leyen on Monday announced her intention to seek a second term as president of the European Commission, the most powerful institution in Brussels.

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EU Investigates Tiktok Compliance With Digital Safety Regulations

EU investigates TikTok for potential DSA violations regarding user safety and minors' protection.

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EU opens investigation into TikTok over online content and child safeguarding

Video platform under scrutiny over potential breach of Digital Services Act in areas such as age verification

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EU opens investigation into TikTok over "suspected breach of transparency" and protection of children — EU Commissioner says app has "addictive design"

The European Commission has opened formal proceedings against TikTok over a suspected breach of transparency and the protection of children on the platform.

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Apple reportedly faces €500m fine from EU over music streaming access

Brussels to issue levy after Spotify complained about block on telling users about cheaper alternatives to app store, according to FT

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Ursula von der Leyen to seek second term as head of European Commission

CDU politician, elected to role in 2019, will have to negotiate the Spitzenkandidaten process after EU elections in June

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EU to hit Apple with €500m fine over antitrust music streaming complaint from Spotify

Spotify's complaints about Apple using its own platform to favor its own services may cost the tech giant a hefty sum.

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European Commission plans upcoming EU defense strategy proposal

The European Commission is set to unveil a new defence strategy proposal focused on enhancing security and cooperation within the EU and beyond.

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EU eIDAS: VPNs won't protect Europeans privacy if law passes, experts warn

While lawmakers seek to fix web security in the EU, experts warn that greater surveillance and censorship may arrive in Europe soon. Here's what this means for your privacy.

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EU Cuts Eurozone Inflation, Growth Forecasts For 2024

The European Commission on Thursday cut both its growth and inflation forecasts for the eurozone in 2024, as it warned geopolitical tensions spelled rising uncertainty for the single-currency area's economy.

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Ireland, Spain demand EU review of Israel’s human rights conduct in Gaza

The request comes as international pressure mounts for Israel to hold off on a fully fledged assault on Rafah.

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What is the Digital Markets Act, and what does it mean for North American consumers?

The DMA is the EU's effort to keep a tight leash on big tech. It's ambitious and may have global effects, so it matters to you, too.

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Apple's iMessage avoids EU regulation after a prolonged investigation and won't be forced to work with WhatsApp and others

Apple's won its latest battle with the EU's DMA and iMessage will not be designated a gatekeeper after all.

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iMessage wins exemption from EU's DMA regulations: Here's what it means for users

The EU won't force Apple to make iMessage interoperable, but RCS could still improve cross-platform messaging. Here's what users should know.

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Apple's iMessage dodges tough new EU regulations – and Google isn't happy

Apple has escaped the attention of the Digital Markets Act with its messaging app, but not, of course, with iOS.

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EU exempts Apple's iMessage and Microsoft's Bing from tech regulations

Learn about the exemption of Apple's iMessage and Microsoft's Bing from EU tech rules. Find out how these platforms benefit from special treatment.

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Apple's IMessage, Microsoft's Bing Escape EU Rules

Apple's iMessage and Microsoft's Bing search engine got a reprieve from tougher EU rules curbing how tech titans do business, the European Commission said on Tuesday.

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Tucker Carlson interview with Putin to test EU law regulating tech companies

Law obliges social media platforms to remove illegal content – with fears that interview will give Russian leader propaganda coup

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EU leaders unveil €210m Mauritania deal in bid to curb people-smuggling

Plan includes energy and infrastructure projects with aim of strengthening stability in Sahel

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Spanish Farmers Rally for EU Policy Changes to Combat Drought and Cost Hikes

Thousands of farmers in Spain staged tractor demonstrations, blocking highways to demand changes in EU farming policies and combat production cost hikes an...

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EU to take action against Hungary’s ‘sovereignty’ law

European Commission says Viktor Orbán’s government is violating EU law and the principle of democracy

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Delays in cleaning up EU air will cause thousands more early deaths, say health experts

Respiratory scientists say inaction will ‘widen inequality gap’ between eastern and western Europe

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App Store changes could backfire on Apple — what are EU doing?

Following Apple's announcement that the company will allow third-party app stores in compliance with the DMA, EU industry chief has said they "will not hesitate to take strong action" if needed.

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EU Leaders Seal Deal for Billion Support Package for Ukraine

The leaders of the 27 EU countries have reached a deal to provide Ukraine with a billion support package for its economy, overcoming threats of a veto ...

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