EU Probes Apple’s Compliance with Digital Markets Act
The European Commission’s preliminary view finds Apple’s App Store rules in breach of the DMA, opening new investigations into Apple’s contractual terms for third-party developers.
Digital Economy
Microsoft-OpenAI Pact Under EU Antitrust Review
The EU will scrutinize Microsoft’s €11.9 billion investment in OpenAI for potential anti-competitive exclusivity clauses, bypassing merger rules.
EU accuses Meta for Digital Markets Act breach with “pay or consent”
The EU charges Meta with violating the Digital Markets Act, highlighting concerns over its “pay or consent” model and emphasizing the need for user control over data usage.
Shein and Temu Under EU Scrutiny for DSA Compliance
The EU Commission has requested information from Shein and Temu on their compliance with the Digital Services Act, focusing on consumer protection and transparency, with potential penalties for non-compliance.
Apple Faces EU Scrutiny Over App Store Practices
EU identifies serious non-compliance issues with Apple’s App Store practices under the Digital Markets Act, potentially leading to significant fines or required concessions.
EU AI Act Signed into Law
The EU AI Act, now law, imposes obligations on AI providers and has extra-territorial effect, impacting even non-EU companies, with phased implementation starting post-July 2024 publication.
EU Prepares to Enforce MiCA Crypto Law with National Nuances
The EU’s MiCA regulation requires national regulators to license and supervise crypto firms, with varying technical standards and transitional periods across member states.
EU Court Reaffirms Country of Origin Principle for Digital Services
The CJEU ruled in favor of Google, Amazon, and Airbnb, reaffirming the “country of origin” principle against Italy’s AGCOM’s disclosure and financial contribution requirements.
EU Finalizes Platform Workers Directive
EU confirms new Directive to improve gig economy working conditions and regulate platform algorithms.
