digital services

05/10/2025

Apple to Appeal €500 Million EU DMA Fine Over Failing Commission’s Guidance

Apple’s appeal against a €500 million DMA fine will test the European Commission’s duty to provide feedback before sanctioning Big Tech firms.

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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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04/08/2025

Meta’s AI EU Launch Delayed by DSA Review

The European Commission is reviewing Meta’s risk assessment for its AI chat tool to ensure compliance with the Digital Services Act amid ongoing regulatory scrutiny in the EU.

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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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03/03/2025

Trump Administration Challenges EU’s Digital Market Rules

US lawmakers challenge EU digital laws, citing potential bias against American tech firms, as the DMA and DSA reshape global market dynamics and heighten transatlantic tensions.

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02/17/2025

Meta opens Facebook Marketplace to rivals under EU antitrust pressure

META Platforms opens Facebook Marketplace to classified ad rivals in Europe to comply with a €798 million EU antitrust order, despite disputing the decision.

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02/17/2025

Disinformation Code Adopted into EU’s Digital Services Act

The integration of the Code of Practice on Disinformation into the DSA framework strengthens compliance measures for major platforms, addressing disinformation while upholding free speech and transparency.

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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.

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02/11/2025

Digital Services Act Reporting Obligations Approaches

The EU’s Digital Services Act requires hosting services, online platforms, VLOPs, and VLOSEs to publish detailed transparency reports by February 16, 2025, with varying disclosure requirements.