European Commission
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techEuropean Publishers and Tech Firms Demand EU Fine Google Over Search Bias
Major European publishers and tech alliances urge the European Commission to conclude its two-year DMA probe into Google’s search practices and impose a binding fine by week’s end.
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financeEU Plans Energy Price Relief for Key Industries
European Commission considers tax, network, and carbon cost adjustments to shield energy-intensive sectors from soaring electricity prices.
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techEurope Explores Taxpayer-Funded Social Media Platform
European policymakers are considering a taxpayer-funded social media platform as an alternative to US and Chinese-dominated services, facing significant funding and development hurdles.
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worldEuropean Leaders Mark International Women's Day with Calls for Strength and Equality
European leaders emphasized strength, equality, and responsibility on International Women's Day, addressing global conflicts and urging continued progress for women's rights.
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financeEU Ministers Urge Against Energy Market Overhaul, Champion Clean Power
Seven EU ministers advocate for maintaining current energy market rules and boosting clean energy investments amidst price volatility and geopolitical concerns.
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techMeta Opens WhatsApp to AI Rivals Amid EU Antitrust Pressure
Meta Platforms will allow AI competitors access to WhatsApp for one year, responding to EU antitrust concerns and avoiding potential interim measures.
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techEurope Launches Sovereign Cloud & AI Initiative to Reduce US Tech Dependence
Europe is building a federated cloud and AI infrastructure, EURO-3C, to decrease reliance on US and Chinese tech giants. The project aims for digital independence.
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worldEU Pushes Mercosur Trade Deal Amidst Parliament Opposition
The European Commission moves forward with the contentious Mercosur trade agreement, bypassing EU Parliament opposition and a judicial review.