Digital Economy

06/08/2025

EU investigates Shein for dark patterns and aggressive digital marketing

BEUC has filed a complaint with the European Commission against Shein for using dark patterns to drive sales, potentially violating EU consumer protection laws.

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06/08/2025

MEPs Advocate for Stronger EU Digital Ecosystem and Sovereignty

MEPs urge major investments and regulatory reforms to boost EU digital sovereignty, reduce foreign tech dependence, and enhance secure, interoperable digital infrastructure.

06/08/2025

Apple Appeals EU Interoperability Order Under DMA

Apple challenges the EU’s Digital Markets Act order on interoperability, citing privacy concerns, as the Commission insists its demands align with EU data protection standards.

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05/28/2025

Commission asks for feedback on the use of data to develop AI

The European Commission is consulting stakeholders to shape a Data Union Strategy that will streamline EU data rules, enhance interoperability, and support trusted cross-border data flows for AI.

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04/24/2025

EU Fines Apple and Meta for Digital Markets Act Violations

The European Commission fined Apple €500 million and Meta €200 million for breaching the Digital Markets Act, emphasizing strict enforcement of EU digital competition rules.

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04/10/2025

Apple and Meta to face EU fines under Digital Markets Act

The EU prioritizes compliance over punishment in enforcing the Digital Markets Act, with fines for Apple and Meta signaling its commitment to regulating Big Tech effectively.

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03/06/2025

Norway’s New Internet Law to Align with the EU Digital Services Act

Norway introduces a new law to enhance internet safety, ban behavioral marketing to children, and align with EU Digital Services Act standards.

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02/13/2025

AI Action Summit Paris: Leaders Push for AI Deregulation

The AI Action Summit in Paris shifted focus to innovation over regulation, with leaders like Vance and Macron advocating for deregulation to support AI growth, while maintaining commitments to governance and safety.

02/11/2025

Shein gets more questions from EU about DSA compliance

The EU intensifies scrutiny of Shein under the Digital Services Act, demanding transparency and data access to ensure compliance with consumer protection and algorithmic transparency rules.

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02/07/2025

Shein Faces EU Investigation Over Consumer Protection Concerns

The EU intensifies scrutiny of Shein for consumer protection compliance amid rising low-value e-commerce imports, proposing reforms to enhance safety and sustainability.