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European Union regulators accused Apple of breaking the bloc’s competition laws Monday after preliminary findings showed that the tech giant misused its dominant position in mobile payments to deny competitors access to contactless technology, the Financial Times reported. EU antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager said the company...

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April 29, 2022

Unfulfilled Requirements

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The European Union moved to punish Hungary for breaking bloc rules, a push that would allow the bloc to withhold millions in EU funds to the country, the Wall Street Journal reported. The European Commission’s move marks the latest escalation between Hungary and the bloc, amid...

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April 26, 2022

Carrots and Sticks

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India and the European Union agreed Monday to establish a trade and technology council in an effort to deepen cooperation as the bloc and other Western leaders urge New Delhi to weaken its ties to Russia, Reuters reported. The mechanism’s formation follows a two-day visit by...

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April 01, 2022

Green Catwalks

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The European Union plans to crack down on the “fast fashion” industry to ensure that clothing produced in, or imported into, the bloc is more environmentally friendly, NPR reported Thursday. The EU says that many clothing companies are generating new garments faster than ever to keep...

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March 31, 2022

No Special Privilege

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The European Union is calling for an end to their member states' “golden passport” schemes and for them to suspend the sale of visas to Russians and Belarusians following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine last month, Reuters reported. A number of EU nations have implemented the “golden...

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March 28, 2022

When Size Matters

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European Union officials agreed to clamp down on anti-trust abuses by the world’s biggest tech companies, a major step that will serve as a model for leveling the playing field in global digital markets, Politico said. The European Parliament and Council reached an agreement on the...

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