Henna Virkkunen
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techEU Orders Meta to Disable Addictive Features on Facebook and Instagram
The European Commission has charged Meta with violating the Digital Services Act by using addictive design features, demanding changes to protect users' mental health.
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techEU Charges Meta Over Addictive Instagram and Facebook Features
The European Commission preliminarily found Meta breached the Digital Services Act with addictive design features like autoplay and infinite scroll, risking major fines.
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worldEU Launches Five Joint Defense Projects to Fortify Eastern Flank
The European Commission commits €325 million to collaborative drone, maritime, space, air, and missile defense initiatives, targeting strategic autonomy and military readiness.
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techEurocommerce Seeks EU Exemption for AI-Generated Retail Advertising
European retail association Eurocommerce urges the EU to exempt non-deceptive AI marketing from new transparency rules, arguing mandatory labeling dilutes consumer protection and hinders digital commerce efficiency.
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techEU Unveils Tech Sovereignty Plan to Challenge US and China Dominance
The European Commission launches a sweeping package to boost domestic cloud, AI, and chip sectors, aiming to reduce dependency on American and Chinese tech giants.
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techEU Draft Rules Aim to Sideline Amazon, Microsoft, Google in Sensitive Cloud Tenders
The European Commission's new proposal would require strict EU-based software and hardware in critical tenders, potentially excluding U.S. tech giants.
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techEU Cloud Rules Aim to Curb Amazon, Google Access to Strategic Tenders
Europe proposes strict criteria for cloud computing in state tenders, potentially excluding Amazon, Microsoft, and Google.
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techEU Moves to Curb Starlink's Expansion by Favoring European Satellite Operators
The European Commission will prioritize European satellite operators in radio spectrum allocation, limiting SpaceX's Starlink and Amazon's Project Kuiper expansion in Europe.