European Commission News

European Commission Launches Deep Dive Into UMG's $775M Downtown Acquisition Over Competition Fears

The European Commission is investigating UMG's $775M acquisition of Downtown over concerns it may reduce competition in the EEA's recorded music market and artist services sector, ...

EU Accuses Alphabet of Violating Digital Market Rules: A Deep Dive

The European Commission's preliminary investigation indicates Google Play does not comply with the Digital Markets Act, with Alphabet potentially facing a non-compliance decision. ...

EU Launches Ambitious Secure Satellite Constellation to Compete with Starlink

The European Commission awards contracts for a 10.6 billion euro secure satellite constellation, IRIS², to provide encrypted communications for EU governments and public agencies, ...

EU Plans to Issue €90 Billion in Bonds to Support Recovery and Neighbouring Partners

The European Commission plans to issue up to €90 billion in bonds in the first half of 2025 to support the EU's recovery from the pandemic, strengthen its economy, and aid neighbou...

EU Investigates Google and Meta's Controversial Ad Deal Targeting Minors

The European Commission is investigating a secret advertising partnership between Google and Meta that may have violated Google's rules for protecting minors online. Regulators hav...

EU Probes Google and Meta for Alleged Ad Deal Targeting Minors

The European Commission is investigating a secret advertising partnership between Google Inc. and Meta Platforms Inc. that may have violated Google's rules for protecting minors on...