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European Commission wants answers over NSA spying allegations
European Commission wants answers over NSA spying allegations
The European Commission is seeking answers from U.S. attorney general Eric Holder on NSA data requests. 14 Jun 2013 - 14 comments
EU plans net neutrality actions, outlawing throttling and blocking of competing services?
EU plans net neutrality actions, outlawing throttling and blocking of competing services?
The European Commission has its eye on the issue of Net Neutrality, and the throttling and blocking activities of some European telecoms providers. 05 Jun 2013
Microsoft hit with $730 million fine in EU over default browser choice screen
Microsoft hit with $730 million fine in EU over default browser choice screen
Company takes full responsibility and will not appeal 07 Mar 2013 - 40 comments
EU won't investigate Windows 8/RT browser complaints
EU won't investigate Windows 8/RT browser complaints
The European Commission is not planning to probe Microsoft's Windows operating system for Tablets amidst complaints over its browser restrictions. 24 Oct 2012
EU: Google has 'weeks' to resolve search competition case
EU: Google has 'weeks' to resolve search competition case
The European Commission (EC) is giving Google just weeks to resolve a competition dispute over its search service in the European Union. 23 May 2012
EU monitoring Microsoft moves on Windows RT browsers
EU monitoring Microsoft moves on Windows RT browsers
The European Commission (EC) is reminding Microsoft of its browser commitments following a settlement with the European regulator in 2009. 20 May 2012 - 1 comment
US, EU regulators team up on e-book price fixing
US, EU regulators team up on e-book price fixing
Regulators from the United States and the European Union have joined forces in investigation into e-book price fixing. 13 Mar 2012
Google in breach of EU privacy laws, commissioner says
Google in breach of EU privacy laws, commissioner says
European Union Justice Commissioner Viviane Reding has said Google has breached EU law by implementing its new Privacy Policy. 02 Mar 2012 - 5 comments
Microsoft in EU complaint against Motorola Mobility
Microsoft in EU complaint against Motorola Mobility
Redmond-based software giant has filed a complaint with EU antitrust regulators over Motorola Mobility's patent royalty demands related to web video. 22 Feb 2012 - 4 comments
US advocacy group lobbies European Commission to block Google's Motorola buyout
US advocacy group lobbies European Commission to block Google's Motorola buyout
A US consumer advocacy group is asking European regulators to block Google's purchase of Motorola Mobility and break up the company. 23 Jan 2012 - 3 comments
European Commission postpones decision on Google's Motorola purchase
European Commission postpones decision on Google's Motorola purchase
The European Commission's decision on whether to allow Google to purchase Motorola Mobility has been delayed. 13 Dec 2011
EC looking into Apple, major publisher e-book price fixing
EC looking into Apple, major publisher e-book price fixing
The European Commission has launched its investigation into whether ebook publishers Lagardere, Pearson Plc, News Corp, CBS and MacMillan colluded ...... 06 Dec 2011 - 1 comment
EU concerns over mobile patent wars
EU concerns over mobile patent wars
EU antitrust commissioner expresses concerns about how patents can be used unfairly against rivals to stifle competition. 23 Nov 2011 - 1 comment
European Commission jumps into Apple / Samsung patent fight
European Commission jumps into Apple / Samsung patent fight
The European Commission is investigating Samsung's use of FRAND patents in their legal disputes with Apple to see if there are antitrust violations. 04 Nov 2011 - 3 comments
EU targets mobile roaming rates again
EU targets mobile roaming rates again
European Commission to present plans for further reductions in mobile roaming tariffs in EU next week. The EC has set a goal through its ...... 02 Jul 2011 - 6 comments
EC approves universal smartphone charger standards
EC approves universal smartphone charger standards
The European Commission has approved standards for a new universal USB smartphone charger that will hopefully put an end to drawers full of ...... 31 Dec 2010 - 4 comments
EU regulators to clear News Corp. takeover of BSkyB
EU regulators to clear News Corp. takeover of BSkyB
Reports suggest that Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. may get the go ahead to acquire full control over BSkyB without the need for concessions. ...... 18 Dec 2010 - 1 comment
EU to investigate antitrust claims against Google
EU to investigate antitrust claims against Google
European Union regulators are to investigate practices by search giant Google after several antitrust complaints were made against the U.S. ...... 01 Dec 2010
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