New Rules For U.S Tech Giants To Come Into Force In October, EU's Vestager Says
Tough new rules targeting U.S. tech giants agreed late on Thursday are expected to come into force in October, EU antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager said on Friday.
EU Lawmakers Give Thumbs Up For Lower Wholesale Roaming Fees
EU lawmakers on Thursday backed lower price caps on wholesale roaming fees paid by telecoms operators to peers in another EU country, extending for a decade a policy that benefits consumers.
EU Loosens State Aid Rules For Companies Affected By Sanctions On Russia
EU companies affected by sanctions imposed on Russia can get up to 400,000 euros ($440,360) in state support and compensation up to 30% of energy costs under looser EU state aid rules, the European Commission said on Wednesday.
EU Court To Rule Sept. 14 On Google's Fight Against Record $4.8 Billion EU Fine
Europe's second-highest court will rule on Sept. 14 on Alphabet unit Google's challenge against a record 4.34 billion euros ($4.8 billion) EU antitrust fine levied for using its Android mobile operating system to squeeze out rivals.
EU Court Adviser Faults Denmark For Misusing 'Feta' Name On Cheese Exports
Denmark has breached European Union law by failing to prevent local companies from making and exporting outside the EU white cheese labelled as "feta", an adviser to Europe's top court said on Thursday.
Amazon Wins EU Antitrust Nod For $8.5 Billion MGM Deal
Amazon on Tuesday gained unconditional EU antitrust approval for its proposed $8.5 billion acquisition of U.S.
Amazon Wins EU Antitrust Nod For $8.5 Billion MGM Acquisition
Amazon on Tuesday gained unconditional EU antitrust approval for its proposed $8.5 billion acquisition of U.S.
Global Carmakers Raided By EU; UK Also Announces Probe
EU antitrust regulators on Tuesday raided several automotive companies and associations in several countries on suspicion of breaching the bloc's cartel rules, while Britain's competition authority also launched a probe.
Global Carmakers Raided By EU And UK Antitrust Regulators
EU antitrust regulators on Tuesday raided several automotive companies and associations in several countries on suspicion of breaching the bloc's cartel rules.
Automotive Sector Back In EU's Antitrust Crosshairs
EU antitrust regulators on Tuesday raided several automotive companies and associations in several countries on suspicion of breaching the bloc's cartel rules.
Exclusive-Amazon To Secure Unconditional EU Approval For $8.5 Billion MGM Buy - Sources
Amazon is expected to win unconditional EU antitrust approval for its $8.5 billion buy of U.S.
RT Challenges EU Ban At Europe's Second Top Court
Russian state-controlled media outlet Russia Today has challenged an EU ban on its activities in the European Union, Europe's second top court said in a tweet on Tuesday.
Fines Over Cheaper 'Posted Workers' Must Be Proportionate, EU Court Says
Fines on companies that send workers from low-pay EU states to richer member states and fail to comply with the latter's red-tape should be proportionate, Europe's top court said on Tuesday.
EU Considers Looser State Aid Rules For Firms Hit By Sanctions
The European Union is considering loosening state aid rules for companies affected by EU sanctions against Russia over Ukraine and the bloc's competition regulators are looking at various support measures, the European Commission said on Monday.
Exclusive-Illumina Remedies On Grail Bid Unconvincing To EU Antitrust Regulators, Sources Say
U.S. life sciences company Illumina's offer to cut prices and allow rivals continued access to its technologies has "yet to convince" EU antitrust regulators scrutinising its $8 billion cash-and-stock bid for Grail Inc, people familiar with the matter said.
EU Bans RT, Sputnik Over Ukraine Disinformation
Russian state-controlled media outlets RT and Sputnik will be banned in the European Union with immediate effect for systematic disinformation over Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the 27-country bloc said on Wednesday in an unprecedented move.
EU In Talks With U.S. On Possibly Expanding Airspace Ban For Russian Carriers
European Union officials are speaking with their United States counterparts about extending the current airspace bans imposed on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine, a senior EU official said on Tuesday.
EU's Breton Wants Google, YouTube To Ban War Propaganda Accounts
Alphabet Inc and its YouTube unit should ban users pushing war propaganda as part of measures to stop disinformation after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, EU industry chief Thierry Breton told the chief executives of the companies on Sunday.
Irish Insurers' Group Offers To Open Up Data Platform In EU Antitrust Case
Irish insurers' association Insurance Ireland has offered to open up its data sharing platform to non-members and apply fair criteria to access it in an attempt to end a near-three EU antitrust investigation and stave off a possible hefty fine.
EU's Vestager Says Tech Giants May Prefer Fines To Compliance, Cites Apple
Some U.S. tech giants may prefer to pay a fine rather than comply with antitrust rules, the European Union's antitrust chief said, and cited Apple's fight with the Netherlands' competition authority as an example.
Deal On EU Tech Rules Possible By June, Key Lawmaker Says
European Union lawmakers and countries could reach a deal by the end of June on proposed tech rules forcing online platforms to better police the internet despite differences in their approach, the lawmaker steering the negotiations said on Monday.
Google's Advertising Tech Targeted In European Publishers' Complaint
Google on Friday was targeted in an antitrust complaint by the European Publishers Council over its digital advertising business, potentially strengthening EU antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager's investigation into the issue.
Apple Boss Takes Aim At 'Weaponization' Of Customer Data
Tim Cook said customer data was being "weaponized with military efficiency" by companies to increase profit.
Sony Makes No Concessions To EU Regulators In EMI Music Bid
Sony Corp has not offered concessions to European Union antitrust regulators reviewing its $2.3 billion offer for control of EMI to become the world's largest music publisher, the European Commission website showed on Monday.
Disney Offers EU Antitrust Concessions Over $71.3 Billion Fox Deal
Walt Disney has offered concessions in an attempt to allay EU antitrust concerns over its $71.3 billion bid for Twenty-First Century Fox Inc’s entertainment assets, the European Commission said on Monday.
Google Challenges Record $5 Billion EU Antitrust Fine
Alphabet unit Google on Tuesday challenged a record 4.34-billion euro ($5 billion) fine imposed by European Union antitrust regulators three months ago for using its popular Android mobile operating system to thwart rivals.
Microsoft's $7.5 Billion GitHub Deal Set For EU Approval: Report
U.S. software giant Microsoft is set to win unconditional EU antitrust approval for its $7.5 billion purchase of privately held coding website GitHub, two people familiar with the matter said on Monday.
EU Says McDonald's, Luxembourg Tax Deal Not Illegal
McDonald’s avoided having to repay millions of euros in back taxes after EU antitrust regulators said that its tax deal with Luxembourg was not illegal, citing quirks in the Grand Duchy’s bilateral tax treaty with the United States.
Independent Labels Urge EU To Block Sony's $2.3 Billion Bid For EMI
Independent music labels group Impala has called on EU antitrust regulators to block Sony Corp’s bid to become the world’s largest music publisher with its $2.3 billion offer for control of EMI, saying the combination would have too much market power.
Google News: EU Sees Signs Of Improvement After Company's Antitrust Shopping Case
It is too early to judge Google’s reforms in response to an antitrust case over online shopping, though there are signs some rivals are benefiting, Europe’s competition chief said on Monday.