The European Commission has added ChatGPT, Reddit, and Roblox to the category of large internet platforms, intensifying oversight of compliance with the Digital Services Act (DSA) and setting a deadline of November of this year for compliance with the controls.
The aim of the law is to "increase…
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Canada could become the European Union’s first associate member
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Wednesday, September 16, that Canada has been invited to become its first associate member, a new status within the EU about which details are unknown.
This is part of a…
Mexico and the European Union sign trade agreement
On Friday, May 22, the Modernized Global Agreement between Mexico and the European Union was ratified. The document will allow for the immediate elimination of tariffs on 86 % of agricultural goods and their gradual elimination for other…
EU to establish new rules for imports of Venezuelan cocoa and coffee
The New Deforestation Rules are scheduled to come into effect on December 31 of this year for large Venezuelan cocoa and coffee producers.
This was stated by María Madrid, International Relations Officer at the European Commission's…
Digital euro could be ready by 2029
The European Central Bank (ECB) revealed a few days ago that the specific timeline for the creation of the digital euro is already underway, with its launch potentially occurring in 2029.
This was stated by Piero Cipollone, member of the…
European Commission launches proposal to simplify cookie management
The European Commission's recent proposal regarding cookie management focuses on certain automatic settings, such as storing personalized consent in browser settings.
Within the framework of regulations to protect user privacy, the…
Shein under investigation by the European Commission for unfair commercial practices
The European Commission is investigating the Chinese online retail platform Shein for alleged violations of consumer protection regulations, unfair commercial practices, and distorted promotions.
This decision results from "an…
EU car manufacturers have until 2027 to meet CO2 reduction target
The proposal launched in March by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to extend the deadline for car manufacturers to meet their annual CO2 reduction target was recently accepted by the EU-27, which set the deadline for 2027.…
EU fined 15 major automakers for collusion in recycling of used units
A total of 15 automakers in Europe are subject to fines amounting to €458 million for collusion in recycling of used units.
There is talk of a cartel in which Stellantis, Mitsubishi, Ford, BMW, Hyundai/Kia, Jaguar Land Rover/Tata, Mazda,…
The European Commission to sanction Meta for non-compliance with the Digital Markets Law
The European Commission analyzes whether Meta fails to comply with the new Digital Markets Law in the region because the company requests payment from subscribers to not receive advertising and the non-tracking of their data.
Since last…
The European Union will allocate humanitarian aid to Latin America
The European Union announced this Wednesday that it will allocate 130 million euros for humanitarian aid to confront the migration crisis in several Latin American countries.
The European Commission (EC) will allocate European Union (EU)…
The European Commission asked to extend the reduction of gas consumption
The European Commission has asked European Union (EU) countries to extend for a further year the voluntary 15 % reduction in gas consumption agreed two years ago at the onset of the energy crisis. According to the institution in a…