European Commission

The European Commission is the executive branch of the European Union, responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, upholding the EU treaties and managing the day-to-day business of the EU.

Source: ec.europa.eu

Report: European Commission to Seek Banks’ Comments on Capital Requirements
Report: European Commission to Seek Banks’ Comments on Capital Requirements
February 28, 2025  |  Bank Regulation

The European Commission reportedly wants to seek comments from banks on its plan to implement the Fundamental Review of the Trading Book (FRTB), which determines...

READ MORE >
Trump Says US Has Decided to Impose Tariffs on EU
Trump Says US Has Decided to Impose Tariffs on EU
February 26, 2025  |  Politics

President Donald Trump reportedly said Wednesday (Feb. 26) that the U.S. has decided to impose tariffs on the European Union (EU) and will announce the details...

READ MORE >
US to EU: We Want More Clarity on Big Tech Regulations
US to EU: We Want More Clarity on Big Tech Regulations
February 23, 2025  |  Regulation

The head of the House Judiciary Committee is demanding more clarity on Europe’s tech regulations. As Reuters reported Sunday (Feb. 23), Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH)...

READ MORE >
Report: European Commission Finds Google’s Search Result Changes Insufficient
Report: European Commission Finds Google’s Search Result Changes Insufficient
February 21, 2025  |  Regulation

The European Commission is reportedly set to charge Google with violating European Union rules. The antitrust regulator determined that changes the company made to its...

READ MORE >
AI Regulations: EU Withdraws AI Liability Proposal; US Seeks Comments on AI Action Plan
AI Regulations: EU Withdraws AI Liability Proposal; US Seeks Comments on AI Action Plan
February 20, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

The EU is withdrawing proposed regulations for handling victim’s claims of harm caused by AI — but it faces internal opposition. This week, the AI...

READ MORE >
Meta-Owned WhatsApp Comes Under Europe’s DSA Umbrella
Meta-Owned WhatsApp Comes Under Europe’s DSA Umbrella
February 19, 2025  |  Meta

WhatApp’s popularity in Europe has placed it under a new regulatory threshold in the region. The Meta-owned messaging service’s user level has reached a point...

READ MORE >
European Commission Withdraws Draft Rules on Technology Patents, AI Liability and Consumer Privacy
European Commission Withdraws Draft Rules on Technology Patents, AI Liability and Consumer Privacy
February 12, 2025  |  Regulation

The European Commission (EC) will stop pursuing three draft rules that would have regulated technology patents, artificial intelligence (AI) liability and consumer privacy on messaging...

READ MORE >
Will America’s Crypto Push Help Birth a Digital Euro?
Will America’s Crypto Push Help Birth a Digital Euro?
February 06, 2025  |  CBDC

The digital dollar may be off the table for now, following a recent executive order. However, the European Central Bank (ECB) hopes America’s new pro-cryptocurrency attitude can...

READ MORE >
EC Proposes Greater Scrutiny of Low-Value Imports Sold Online
EC Proposes Greater Scrutiny of Low-Value Imports Sold Online
February 05, 2025  |  eCommerce

The European Commission is encouraging European Union (EU) regulators and legislators to do more to mitigate the risks posed by the growing number of low-value...

READ MORE >