Digital Economy

09/11/2025

EU fines Google €2.95 billion for distorting competition in adtech

EU fines Google €2.95 billion for adtech self-preferencing, orders structural conflict fixes within 60 days, and signals possible divestiture amid parallel US remedies proceedings.

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08/15/2025

EU Parliament Publishes Study on Artificial Intelligence and Civil Liability

The study urges an EU-wide strict liability regime for high-risk AI with a single responsible operator to ensure legal certainty, victim compensation, and harmonized rules across Member States.

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08/14/2025

European Commission launches consultation on the Digital Fairness Act

The Commission’s proposed Digital Fairness Act would tighten EU consumer protection across pricing, design, personalization, subscriptions, and influencer marketing, with consultations open through October 9, 2025.

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08/13/2025

Germany’s Digital Minister Slams AI Act Complexity

Germany’s digital minister attacks the AI Act’s complexity, backs EU‑funded AI “gigafactories,” and pledges to push autumn simplifications to make the law more innovation‑friendly.

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08/13/2025

EU confirms DSA and DMA stay untouched amid US trade talks

The Commission says the DSA and DMA will remain unchanged and omitted from the upcoming EU‑US trade statement, signaling regulatory continuity despite U.S. pressure.

08/13/2025

U.S. Push to Weaken Digital Services Act

A U.S. State Department cable instructs diplomats to lobby EU governments to roll back the DSA, alleging free speech and cost concerns that the European Commission firmly rejects.

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08/06/2025

Temu Under EU Investigation for DSA Violations on Marketplace Safety

The EU Commission has preliminarily found Temu in breach of the DSA for inadequate risk assessment of illegal products, potentially leading to significant fines and corrective measures.

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08/06/2025

Meta follows Google in banning EU political ads

Meta and Google will halt all political and social issue ads in the EU due to the strict requirements of the new TTPA regulation, citing excessive compliance burdens.

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07/11/2025

Apple and Meta Appeal €700 Million DMA Fines

Apple and Meta have appealed DMA breach findings and €700 million in fines, challenging the European Commission’s enforcement of new digital market rules.

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07/09/2025

EU Stands Firm Against U.S. Pressure over Digital Laws

The European Commission has reaffirmed that its digital regulations are non-negotiable with the U.S., emphasizing enforcement based on European values and ongoing investigations under the DSA.