All articles tagged with #european commission
Originally Published 18 days ago — by European Commission
The European Commission condemns the U.S. travel restrictions on five Europeans, including Thierry Breton, emphasizing the importance of freedom of expression and regulatory independence, and stating they are seeking clarifications and will respond if necessary.
Originally Published 26 days ago — by DW
Ukraine and 34 countries have agreed to establish an International Claims Commission in The Hague to compensate for damages caused by Russia's invasion, with over 80,000 claims already filed, though how Russia will pay remains uncertain. Meanwhile, European nations are discussing a potential multinational force for Ukraine, and other related geopolitical developments are ongoing.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by politico.eu
The European Commission is urgently trying to secure Belgian backing for a Russian asset loan to support Ukraine, but faces resistance from Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever and other EU countries, who are wary of guarantees and the risks involved.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by European Commission
The European Commission and High Representative announced a new strategic approach to bolster Europe's economic security by proactively addressing risks, reducing dependencies, and enhancing coordination with member states and partners, with a focus on critical sectors and technologies to ensure resilience and openness in global trade.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by The Economist
European countries are significantly increasing their military budgets in response to Russian threats and American unpredictability, with the European Commission launching a €150bn fund that has attracted applications from 19 countries, including Poland requesting €43.7bn.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Euronews.com
The European Commission has unveiled a defense roadmap aiming for EU independence in defense production and capabilities by 2027, focusing on joint procurement, flagship projects like the Drone Defence Initiative, and enhancing European self-sufficiency, while emphasizing cooperation with NATO and addressing future threats.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Euronews.com
The European Commission fined Gucci, Chloé, and Loewe a total of €157 million for anti-competitive practices involving price fixing and restricting retailer pricing freedom, aiming to protect consumer choice and competition in the EU market.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by politico.eu
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has vowed to punish Israel’s 'extremist ministers' and pause payments amid political tensions, while facing internal challenges including a vote of no-confidence and opposition within the EU. She called on Europe to take a firm stance and confront these issues directly.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Financial Times
Ursula von der Leyen's €2tn EU budget proposal has faced internal chaos and opposition within the European Commission, revealing deep disagreements and a centralized decision-making style that has caused unrest and concessions, with the proposal now facing tough negotiations with member states.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by politico.eu
Ursula von der Leyen survived a no-confidence vote in the European Parliament, which was a rare challenge to her leadership, but the event highlighted increasing political opposition and internal tensions within the EU's political spectrum, with her facing potential future challenges.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by TechCrunch
The Independent Publishers Alliance has filed an antitrust complaint with the European Commission against Google, accusing it of misusing web content for AI Overviews in search results, which has negatively impacted publishers' traffic and revenue. The complaint highlights concerns over publishers' lack of opt-out options and the ongoing expansion of AI summaries causing traffic declines, despite Google's defense that the feature creates new opportunities and traffic fluctuations are normal.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by PYMNTS.com
The European Commission has announced it will proceed with the scheduled implementation of the EU's AI Act, despite calls from some tech companies to delay, emphasizing their commitment to meet the original deadlines and addressing concerns through support measures.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by 80 Level
The Stop Killing Games petition, initiated by Ross Scott in 2024 to advocate for preserving playable video games, has gained over 933,000 signatures and is on track to reach 1 million, potentially influencing EU policy to require game studios to keep games in a playable state.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by DW
The European Parliament is set to hold a symbolic no-confidence vote against Ursula von der Leyen's European Commission next week, driven by frustrations over transparency issues related to COVID vaccine negotiations and alleged political interference, although most parties oppose the motion and it requires an absolute majority to pass.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by The European Conservative
Several EU countries have urged the European Commission to take action against Hungary for banning LGBT events in public spaces, with discussions around using Article 7 to suspend Hungary's voting rights, amid broader tensions over national sovereignty and EU reforms.