Category: European Commission

TikTok Is Subject of E.U. Inquiry Over ‘Addictive Design’

The European Commission said it would investigate whether the site violated online laws aimed at protecting children from harmful content.
French Farmers Are Urged by Unions to End Roadblocks

The call from two main farmers’ unions came after President Emmanuel Macron’s government announced new financial aid and plans to loosen regulations to end the nationwide protests.
Developers Pan Apple’s New Plan for App Store in Europe

To comply with European regulations, Apple has proposed reducing its commission on app sales while adding new fees and hurdles.
Figma’s CEO, Dylan Field, Laments Demise of His $20 Billion Adobe Deal

Dylan Field believed that selling his software company to a bigger rival would be good for competition and consumers. Regulators saw it differently.
The E.U. Is Investigating Elon Musk’s Platform X

The inquiry is perhaps the most substantial regulatory move to date against X, which has seen a rise in incendiary content on the platform, according to researchers.
Illicit Content on Elon Musk’s X Draws E.U. Investigation

The inquiry is perhaps the most substantial regulatory consequence to date of X, which has seen a rise in incendiary content on the platform, according to researchers.
How Microsoft Turned the Tide in Its Regulatory Fight Over Activision

The company found a way to placate three of the most powerful regulatory bodies in the world, along with a federal judge in San Francisco.
X and Other Social Networks Face Pressure Over Israel-Gaza Content

Social networks are under pressure to remove misinformation and grisly imagery from their platforms. A European regulator has warned Elon Musk’s X about its policies.
E.U. Law Sets the Stage for a Clash Over Disinformation

The law, aimed at forcing social media giants to adopt new policies to curb harmful content, is expected to face blowback from Elon Musk, who owns X.
Summer Travel and Climate Change: Will Vacation Be a Thing of the Past?

This year, everything from scorching heat to fires, floods, tornadoes and hail storms driven by climate change have disrupted the plans of travelers around the world. A summer getaway remains a powerful desire, but it’s at a tipping point.
What to Know about the E.U.’s New ETIAS Entry Requirement

No, it’s not a visa, but the rules of travel to Europe are changing. Travelers from more than 60 countries who will need to apply for a travel authorization.
Europe Vowed to Make Russia Pay for the War. It’s Not That Easy.

Confiscating Russian state assets frozen by the United States and Europe could breach international law and set a dangerous precedent, experts say.