European Union Coverage

Europe's world-first AI rules get final approval from lawmakers. Here's what happens next

Like many EU regulations, the AI Act was initially intended to act as consumer safety legislation, taking a “risk-based approach” to products or services that use artificial intelligence.

Apple fined nearly $2 billion by the European Union over music streaming competition

iOS 17.4 coming in March with changes to accommodate EU law

For developers, the changes include new options for app distribution and payment processing For users, the changes include new controls and disclosures, and expanded protections to reduce privacy and security risks the DMA creates

Apple will open iPhone to alternative app stores, lower fees in Europe

What we learned from 2023: AI is everywhere, social is search, more

In many ways, 2023 was the first full rebound year since the pandemic. Conferences were packed, event organizers stayed busy […]

Watchdog: Deal to force multinational companies to pay 15% minimum tax marred by loopholes

An ambitious 2021 agreement by more than 140 countries and territories to weed out tax havens and force multinational corporations to pay a minimum tax has been weakened by loopholes and will raise only a fraction of the revenue that was envisioned, a tax watchdog backed by the European Union has warned.

Epic Games CEO hails EU ruling Apple, Google are ‘gatekeepers,’ face greater scrutiny

The European Union is targeting Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Google parent Alphabet, Facebook owner Meta and TikTok parent ByteDance under new digital rules aimed at reining in the market power of online companies. And Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney hailed the ruling

'Unprecedented:' New European rules hit large US tech companies

The world’s largest tech companies must comply with a sweeping new European law starting Friday that affects everything from social media moderation to targeted advertising and counterfeit goods in e-commerce — with possible ripple effects for the rest of the world.

Amazon says it's 'unfairly singled out' by new EU digital rules

Amazon is disputing its status as a big online platform that needs to face stricter scrutiny under European Union digital rules taking effect next month, the first Silicon Valley tech giant to push back on the pioneering new standards.

Google must break up digital ad business over competition concerns, European regulators say

European Union antitrust regulators took aim at Google's lucrative digital advertising business in an unprecedented decision, saying Wednesday that the tech giant must sell off some of its ad business to address competition concerns.

Meta fined $1.3 billion by European Union for violating user privacy

The European Union has fined the parent company of Facebook and Instagram for $1.3 billion for violating user privacy.

ECB Raises Rates Aggressively to Tame Rising Prices

The European Central Bank raised interest rates sharply Thursday as policymakers battle to bring down record-high inflation driven by soaring energy prices, and warned of a significant economic slowdown ahead.

Eshe Nelson and Melissa Eddy, New York Times

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigns under pressure

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced his resignation Thursday amid a mass revolt by top members of his government, marking an end to three tumultuous years in power in which he brazenly bent and sometimes broke the rules of British politics.

Big tech crackdown: European Union approves 'gatekeeper' legislation

European Union lawmakers have approved landmark legislation to heavily regulate Apple, Google, Meta, and other big tech firms. Here's what's happening.

Google strikes content licensing deal with 300 publishers in EU

Google said Wednesday that it struck licensing deals with 300 news publishers in Europe in its latest effort to comply with a recently introduced European Union copyright law.

It’s Apple vs. European Union in battle over ecommerce payment tech

The European Union stepped up its antitrust case against Apple on Monday, accusing the company of abusing its dominant position by limiting access to technologies allowing contactless payment.

Musk vs. EU: His Twitter approach could run up against new barriers

A hands-off approach to moderating content at Elon Musk’s Twitter could clash with ambitious new laws in Europe meant to protect users from disinformation, hate speech and other harmful material.

European countries showing that, though divisive, Covid-19 vaccine mandates can work

Earlier this month, Austria took a step once unthinkable for a Western democracy: It announced that Covid-19 vaccinations would become compulsory for its entire population.

US travelers dropped from EU safe list as COVID-19 cases surge

The European Union recommended on Monday that Americans should be banned from nonessential travel to its member states after a rise in Covid-19 cases in the United States.

Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter; Sugam Pokharel, Aya Elamroussi and James Frater, CNN

EU aims to end caged farming by 2027

The proposed changes would affect rabbits, young hens, quails, ducks and geese.

EU Recommends Opening to Americans to Rescue the Summer

BRUSSELS — In a rush of hope that Europe has turned the page on its pandemic ordeal, the European Union on Friday urged its member countries to open their doors to U.S. leisure travelers after more than a year of tight restrictions and economic slump.

Monika Pronczuk, New York Times

EU to reportedly lift restrictions for all US travelers

The lifting of restrictions could reportedly take place in the coming days.

A Country-by-Country Guide to Reopened Europe

The European Union on Wednesday agreed to reopen its borders to fully vaccinated travelers, including Americans, and people from a list of COVID-safe countries that will be determined later this week before the summer tourism season.

The New York Times, New York Times

EU to start allowing vaccinated visitors from other countries

Visitors must either be fully vaccinated or come from a country that is considered safe in regard to its COVID-19 numbers.

EU proposes rules for high-risk artificial intelligence uses

European Union officials unveiled proposals Wednesday for reining in high-risk uses of artificial intelligence such as live facial scanning that could threaten people's safety or rights.