Apple to allow iOS app downloads direct from websites in the EU
Apple to enable direct iOS app web distribution in EU, subject to strict conditions.
Digital Economy
Google Fined 250 Million Euros in France for Copyright Breaches
France fines Google 250 million euros for breaching EU intellectual property rules with media publishers.
Digital Markets Act Impacts Major Tech Companies
X, TikTok-owner Bytedance, and Booking may face restrictions under the EU’s DMA.
EU Parliament approves Digital Identity Wallet
EU Parliament approves Digital Identity Wallet, enhancing privacy and security for citizens.
Ireland Fined €2.5m for Failing to Implement Audiovisual Directive
Ireland fined €2.5m for not implementing EU Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD) on time.
EU adopts instant payment regulation
EU adopts instant payment regulation to enhance financial autonomy and innovation.
Apple Likely First in Line for DMA Scrutiny
Apple faces potential investigation as the EU’s Digital Markets Act takes effect, targeting tech monopolies.
EU Fines Apple €1.8 Billion for Market Abuse
EU fines Apple €1.8 billion for App Store’s anti-competitive music streaming restrictions.
Meta and TikTok Sue EU on Content Moderation
Meta and TikTok sue the EU over a content moderation law levy, challenging its fairness and calculation method.
EU Commission Unveils Future of Telecom Regulation
The European Commission proposes a new telecom act and regulations for cloud providers, a ‘senders-pay’ initiative, and enhanced spectrum governance to modernize the EU’s digital infrastructure.