- 5d ago
EU cuts 2 million euros in funds to Venice Biennale over Russian pavilion dispute
The European Commission officially recommended halting a 2-million-euro grant after the Biennale allowed the Russian pavilion to open, drawing sharp backlash from Italian regional and party officials.
- Jun 25
EU sidesteps size tests to place Amazon AWS and Microsoft Azure under digital gatekeeper rules
The European Commission said Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure meet the conditions to be designated gatekeepers under the Digital Markets Act, citing user lock-in and AI market power, even though neither clears the law's automatic size thresholds.
- May 29
EU fines Temu €200 million for selling dangerous toys and chargers, demands safety overhaul by August
The European Commission has fined Chinese shopping platform Temu €200 million for failing to properly assess and mitigate risks from illegal and unsafe products sold to EU consumers, including toys with choking hazards and uncertified chargers.
- May 28
EU Slaps Temu with Record €200 Million Fine Under Digital Services Act for Failing to Curb Illegal and Dangerous Products
The European Commission has imposed a €200 million penalty on Chinese e-commerce platform Temu, the largest fine ever under the Digital Services Act, after investigators found a systemic failure to prevent the sale of hazardous items like toxic baby toys and unsafe chargers.
