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The people who shaped European business in 2024

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EU takes historic step in funding joint weapons purchase

EU takes historic step in funding joint weapons purchase

The European Union has, for the first time, used its budget to jointly fund the purchase of weapons by member states. The move marks a significant step in strengthening the bloc’s defence capabilities and supporting Ukraine in its fight against Russia’s invasion.

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Google Wins Legal Challenge Against EU Antitrust Fine

Google Wins Legal Challenge Against EU Antitrust Fine

Google triumphs in EU antitrust battle, Qualcomm faces setback. EU court annuls Google's fine but upholds findings. Qualcomm penalized for anti-competitive...

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Spanish socialist Teresa Ribera likely to become EU antitrust enforcer

If confirmed, Ribera would replace Big Tech nemesis Margrethe Vestager. Meanwhile, Finland's Henna Virkkunen is set to run EU tech policy.

Apple and Google just lost two giant legal cases that will cost them billions

The EU's highest court vindicated two groundbreaking crackdowns on Apple and Google.

The EU issues fines to Google and Apple worth €15.4 billion

The American juggernauts have been tussling with the EU as the bloc cracks down on the clout of big tech companies.

Top EU court to rule in €13bn Apple case that could hit ‘sweetheart’ tax deals

Long-running legal battle began in 2016 after bloc’s competition chief said iPhone maker had benefited from unfair tax breaks in Ireland

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EU Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager to step down after nearly a decade

EU Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager to step down after nearly a decade

Margrethe Vestager to leave office after spending 10 years in top EU post.

Some European users will get access to Apple Intelligence after all

Some European users will get access to Apple Intelligence after all

Apple's beta release notes suggest Apple Intelligence will be coming to MacOS, even if iOS and iPadOS won't get the new features.

Tiktok Withdraws Rewards Feature Over Screen Time Concerns

Tiktok Withdraws Rewards Feature Over Screen Time Concerns

TikTok agrees to remove rewards feature under EU Digital Services Act to address concerns over excessive screen time and potential addictive effects on users.

Apple loosens its grip on iPhone payments to end EU antitrust case

Apple loosens its grip on iPhone payments to end EU antitrust case

Apple's 10-year commitments will finally let third-party mobile wallet developers access the iPhone's tap-to-pay functionality.

Microsoft Gives Up OpenAI Board Seat Amid Regulator Scrutiny

Microsoft Gives Up OpenAI Board Seat Amid Regulator Scrutiny

Microsoft has ditched plans to take up an observer seat on the board of ChatGPT maker OpenAI, according to a letter seen by AFP on Wednesday, as antitrust regulators step up their scrutiny of the artificial intelligence market.

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European Union's competition boss signals fresh AI scrutiny for Microsoft-OpenAI deal and Google

European Union's competition boss signals fresh AI scrutiny for Microsoft-OpenAI deal and Google

The European Union is escalating its scrutiny of the artificial intelligence industry, including taking a fresh look into Microsoft’s multibillion-dollar partnership with OpenAI

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EU says Apple withholding Apple Intelligence from the EU market is anti-competitive in frankly hilarious turn of events

EU says Apple withholding Apple Intelligence from the EU market is anti-competitive in frankly hilarious turn of events

The EU says Apple's decision to withhold Apple Intelligence from the EU because of anti-competition concerns is... anti-competitive.

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Apple can't catch a break from the EU: Competition chief says issues are "very serious"

European Union Comissioner for Competition, Margrethe Vestager, told CNBC in an interview on Tuesday that the organization has a "number of Apple issues," and she "finds them very serious."

Apple's huge iPhone changes might not be enough for the EU — competition chief blasts "very serious" issues with DMA non-compliance

The European Union’s competition chief has expressed surprise that Apple could be “non-compliant” with the rules set by the DMA.

International Business Times

Microsoft Ready To Take More 'Steps' On Teams To Address EU Concerns

Microsoft is willing to take further steps to assuage EU antitrust concerns over its video and messaging platform Teams, the company's president Brad Smith said Tuesday.

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STMicroelectronics receives $2.2B to build the world’s first silicon carbide factory

The EU is investing in domestic chip production by investing €2B ($2.2B) in STMicroelectronics's ground-breaking silicon carbide facility.

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EU Hits Oreo Maker Mondelez With 337.5 Mn Euro Antitrust Fine

The EU on Thursday slapped a 337.5 million euro ($366 million) fine on Mondelez, the US confectioner behind major brands including Toblerone and Oreo, for forcing consumers to pay more by restricting cross-border sales.

The Guardian - UK

Toblerone maker Mondelēz fined €337.5m for anti-competitive practices

Food group illegally prevented retailers from sourcing products from EU states where prices were lower

International Business Times

After Long Peace, Big Tech Faces US Antitrust Reckoning

After more than a decade of leaving Big Tech largely to itself, US antitrust enforcers have cranked up the heat, with several high-profile cases underway that could radically change the way the industry's giants do business.

Radio France Internationale

Brussels aims to remove Chinese energy giants from the EU market

Beijing said Wednesday it was "highly concerned" over a European Union probe into Chinese wind turbine suppliers.

International Business Times

EU Probes Chinese Wind Turbine Suppliers Over Subsidies

The European Union on Tuesday announced a probe into Chinese wind turbine suppliers, the latest move by Brussels targeting Beijing over green tech subsidies suspected of undermining fair competition.

EU To Monitor Microsoft's Hiring Amid Potential Industry Impact

EU competition chief Vestager closely monitors Microsoft's actions for potential antitrust violations, raising concerns over fair competition.

The EU thinks you should be able to uninstall core apps like Photos on your iPhone — competition chief reveals "Apple's compliance model does not seem to meet the objectives of this obligation"

The EU has said Apple's DMA compliance isn't up to scratch because the company doesn't let users uninstall important apps like Photos.

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