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Apple updates app store developer policies following EU investigation

The tech giant is subject to an EU probe about its compliance plan with the Digital Markets Act.

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Industrial policy emerges as key battleground for economic MEPs

Committee chair Aurore Lalucq worries about competition from the US and China – while others fear a subsidy free-for-all.

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Vifor to rectify smear campaign against competitor after EU warning

Pharma company Vifor promised to correct misleading information about a rival iron supplement’s safety record, following an EU antitrust investigation into abuse of a dominant market position.

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Paris spent €1.4 billion trying to clean up the Seine: Has it worked?

Anne Hidalgo took a dip in the long-polluted Seine River to show that Paris' river is clean and safe.

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Apple opening payments on iPhones solves EU competition concerns

Banks and other potential rivals previously argued it’s unfair they’re forced to use software controlled by the tech giant.

Europe News

Apple breaches DMA with App Store rules, EU Commission says

The tech giant also faces a third non-compliance probe over its App Store.

Earth News

Czech single waste collection pick triggers competition concerns

EU executive sent an official warning to Prague raising concerns over Czech company's dominant position and its impact on sustainability.

Tech News

Teams antitrust measures might need more work, Microsoft chief says

The tech giant made changes after the EU Commission launched an investigation last summer.

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Franco-German push call for growth strategy on energy transition

Paris and Berlin are offering support to the upcoming EU executive to address competitiveness challenges.

Europe News

US food giant Mondelēz fined €337.5m for breaching bloc’s antitrust rules

The EU executive has sanctioned the maker of products such as Oreo and Toblerone for restricting cross-border trade of chocolate, biscuits and coffee within the Single Market.

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#TikTokShortFilm competition returns for a third year at Cannes

With over 75,000 videos submitted from 55 countries, TikTok announced the winners of the #TikTokShortFilm competition at this year's Cannes Film Festival.

World News

Mixed breed sensation Nimble wins America’s longest running dog show

Nimble powered through an obstacle course of jumps, tunnels and ramps in record time.

Tech News

Booking.com gatekeeper under EU's online competition rules

Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, ByteDance, Meta and Microsoft already fall under the scope of the rules.

Art

Comedy Pet Photo Awards 2024: Check out this year's furry finalists

From a cat stuck in a wall to a Kung Fu dog, and even a headless horse, this year's Comedy Pet Photo Award finalists do not disappoint.

Earth News

China dominating soaring global clean tech industry

EU’s goal to increase domestic manufacturing capacity for net-zero technologies faces stiff competition from China.

Tech News

Major Google antitrust trial set to wrap up with closing arguments

Lawyers are giving closing arguments in the major US antitrust trial.

Tech News

US regulator votes to restore net neutrality rules

The move effectively reinstates a net neutrality order the commission first issued in 2015.

Earth News

23 member states sign Solar Charter, vow to tackle unfair competition

Leaders pledge extended support with new European Solar Charter to back European EU photovoltaic manufacturing.

Earth News

Commission clears €1bn Greek aid for renewables

EU executive approved Greek financial support for two key projects predicted to boost renewables production.

Tech News

How do regulatory pressures facing Apple in the EU and the US compare?

Experts say Apple’s “religion” of being closed off is under threat due to the dual pressures of antitrust lawsuits and the full force of new regulations.