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News about european commission

• Google, Facebook could be slugged by 3 per cent tax in EU

  Tax would apply to large firms with annual worldwide revenues of above 750 million euros

• EU privacy watchdog weighs in on data protection reform, shares concerns

  He also released an app that allows legislators and citizens to compare the proposed texts of the upcoming data protection regulation

• Google tells its publisher partners to comply with EU cookie directive

  The company detailed the requirement in its new EU User Consent Policy

• Qualcomm hit with two EU antitrust probes

  The European Commission is investigating whether Qualcomm abused its market position, and whether it engaged in predatory pricing

• EU Parliament takes strong stance against geoblocking

  The report makes the Parliament's copyright reform wishes clear to the European Commission

• Europe prepares to enforce its take on net neutrality

  With the publication of a draft telecommunications law, the European Union's plans for net neutrality are clear

Features about european commission

• With EU challenging Google, this time 'stakes are high'

  With the European Commission leveling antitrust charges against Google, the company should be bracing itself for a big – and potentially costly – fight over ...

• Antitrust deal leaves Google undamaged

  Agreement opens door for search rivals, but it's doubtful it will matter