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The European Commission confirms a cyber-attack on its Europa.eu cloud platform. Data was stolen, but core administrative systems remain untouched.
The EU reached a provisional agreement for a sweeping 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, cementing its global lead despite political and industrial resistance.
The EU is investigating if Amazon AWS and Microsoft Azure must be named DMA gatekeepers, facing strict new rules to ensure fair cloud competition in Europe.
A fierce EU debate rages over the upper 6GHz spectrum. Mobile operators want it for 6G, while the Wi-Fi Alliance says it's essential for Wi-Fi 7 performance.
Researchers have uncovered a Russian-linked disinformation campaign targeting Moldova’s upcoming elections, attempting to undermine its pro-EU trajectory.
Microsoft settles an EU antitrust case by agreeing to unbundle Teams from its Office suites, avoiding a massive fine and opening up the market.
Apple has revoked the notarization for a torrent client on an alternative EU app store, raising questions about its control over the notarization process and the intent of the DMA.
Google is overhauling its Play Store in the EU to comply with the Digital Markets Act, offering developers new options to steer users to external payment systems.
An EU open-source Android age verification app is sparking controversy due to its reliance on Google Play Integrity API, raising concerns over digital sovereignty and excluding users with custom ROMs.
Meta will cease all political, electoral, and issue-based advertising in the EU from October 2025, citing "unworkable complexity" of the new Transparency and Targeting of Political Advertising (TTPA) regulation.
Meta states it won't make further changes to its "pay-or-consent" model, despite a €200M fine and EU warnings of daily penalties up to 5% of global revenue for DMA non-compliance.
Apple is appealing the EU's €500M DMA fine, calling the ruling "unprecedented." The company has revised App Store policies but will argue its case in court.
Apple revised EU App Store policies, allowing external purchases and new fees (initial acquisition, service, CTC) after a €500M fine. Developers can now direct users to outside payment channels.
Windows 11's Recall feature now allows EU users to export snapshots for sharing with third parties, but with strict security measures and a one-time export code.
Apple confirms iPhone Mirroring is restricted in the EU due to fears regulators might mandate Android mirroring support under the Digital Markets Act, undermining exclusivity.
Apple may suspend AirDrop, AirPlay, and seamless device pairing in the EU due to Digital Markets Act mandates, citing privacy and user experience concerns.
The EU's new regulation mandates 5 years of functional and security updates for Android phones, aiming to reduce e-waste and extend device lifespans.
Microsoft will cease intrusive Edge practices in the EU due to the Digital Markets Act, allowing uninstallation and more default browser control.
The EU has issued a new warning to Apple for non-compliance with the Digital Markets Act regarding external developer payments and commissions.