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Microsoft To Unbundle Teams To Satisfy EU Antitrust Concerns
In an effort to appease EU antitrust concerns, Microsoft confirms it will unbundle its Teams software in Europe
UK, EU, Mull Tighter China Controls After New US Restriction
Will they follow? Both the United Kingdom and European Union to consider new US investment ban in China for 'sensitive technologies'
EU Launches Probe Into Spanish Ride-Hailing Restrictions
EU launches initial probe into whether Spanish regulations breach law after landmark court ruling favours ride-hailing apps
EU Investigates Microsoft Over Teams Bundling With Office
Bundling of video and chat app Teams into Microsoft Office suite triggers European Commission antitrust investigation
Europe Gives Conditional Blessing To Broadcom’s $61bn VMware...
European Commission conditionally approves Broadcom's proposed acquisition of VMware, after concessions delivered in May
Amazon Challenges EU ‘Gatekeeper’ Designation
E-commerce giant Amazon pushes back against European listing it as an online gatekeeper, subjecting it to new laws
EU Agrees US Trans-Atlantic Data Sharing Deal
European Commission on Monday adopts its “adequacy decision for the EU-US Data Privacy Framework”, but legal challenge is threatened
Adobe’s $20bn Deal For Figma At Risk From EU Regulators –...
Adobe's ‘transformative’ deal to buy collaborative design start-up Figma for $20bn is reportedly to be reviewed by EU regulators
Twitter Likely To Quit EU Code Against Disinformation, Says Official
Elon Musk's Twitter is likely to pull out from a voluntary EU code of practice to combat disinformation, official says
EU Approves Viasat Inmarsat Merger
European blessing. Last remaining regulatory hurdle cleared, allowing proposed merger of Viasat and Inmarsat
EU Restarts Apple Tax Case Before EU’s Top Court
European Commission argues before Court of Justice of the European Union that lower decision to discard 13bn euro Apple tax case was 'flawed'
Broadcom Offers Remedies To Ease EU Worries Over VMware Deal
US chipmaker Broadcom offers interoperability remedies to address European antitrust concerns over $61bn VMware deal
European Commission Approves Microsoft-Activision Takeover
European regulators approve Microsoft's $69bn acquisition of Activision-Blizzard after opposition by US and UK regulators
European Union Finalises €43bn Chips Act
Terms for European Chips Act agreed, as bloc seeks to double market share in semiconductor development, manufacturing etc
EU Narrows App Store Charges Against Apple
European Commission drops key charge against Apple over forcing developers to use App Store payment system as case nears second year
European Commission Suspends TikTok On Corporate Devices
Expansion of campaign against China's TikTok, as European Commission confirms suspension of app on corporate devices
Twitter Tells Users They Have Hit Daily Post Limit
Twitter users informed they have hit their daily post limit, as European Commission criticises its disinformation takedown efforts
EU Begins ‘In-Depth Investigation’ Into $61bn...
European Commission follows the UK's CMA and opens “an in-depth investigation” into Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware
Amazon Seals Antitrust Deal With EU Regulator
European Commission accepts Amazon commitments to avoid fine in two antitrust cases, as new laws due to come into force
EU Advances Probe Into Meta’s Facebook Marketplace
EU files formal complaint with Meta over Facebook Marketplace in first time it has investigated company on antitrust grounds
Apple Lightning Port Removal Deadline Is 28 December 2024
Clock is ticking for Apple's Lightning port, as cut-off date to switch to USB-C universal charger is set by the European Commission
Amazon, EU Reach Antitrust Deal – Report
Settlement reportedly reached between Amazon and European Commission over alleged anti-competitive practices
Microsoft Promises 10-Year Sony PlayStation Deal
Microsoft offers Sony 10-year contract for Call Of Duty cross-platform release dates, to ease regulatory concern at Activision purchase
EU To Allow 5G Connectivity On Flights
European Commission unveils plans for airlines to implement 5G connectivity onboard, for aeroplane passengers
Amazon ‘May Reach EU Antitrust Deal By Year End’
Amazon reportedly set to reach antitrust settlement with European Commission before end of year after it offers more concessions
EU Countries Agree 45bn Euro Chip Production Plan
European chip production subsidies. Agreement from EU countries to a 45-billion-euro ($46.6 billion) fund to encourage local chip production
EU Follows UK, Begins Deeper Probe Of Microsoft Activision Deal
Europe's deeper investigation of Microsoft's Activision purchase begins, months after UK began its phase 2 probe in September
No Microsoft Concessions To EU Over Activision Deal
Software giant continues to play hardball with European regulators investigating its $69 billion purchase of gaming giant Activision
Google Shopping Competitors Demand Antitrust Rework
Dozens of online shopping companies demand European Commission apply new rules in antitrust enforcement row