Whether to allow Chinese vendors participate in the procurement process for implementing 5G network systems across Europe has divided European countries
Europe’s disputed copyright law: An overview
With 348 voting in favour, 274 voting against and 36 abstaining, the much-discussed EU Copyright Directive has finally been approved by the European Parliament.
Plans for new EU labour authority are controversial
Efforts by the EU to advance labour rights for workers has been met with varied responses – largely due to the effort it requires from companies and the diverse set of rules varying in Member States
EU Cybersecurity Act clears final parliamentary hurdle
The adoption establishes the first EU-wide certification scheme to ensure that cybersecurity standards are met.
Siemens-Alstom merger: Where competition law and politics clash
The merger has raised some questions with regards to the modernity of the European antitrust rules.
German antitrust regulator lashes out at Facebook
The order by the Federal Cartel Office might have far-reaching effects in how Facebook manages its operations in Europe
Battle over access and transparency intensifying
With lobbying in Europe being focused in Brussels, there are increasing calls for the organisation and activities thereof to be more clear. How does it work exactly?
Reining in the tech giants?
The EU has a tough task at hand in order to create a fertile ground for European tech companies to flourish and compete on a global scale.
EU policy and legal developments in 2019
With the European Parliament elections on the horizon, 2019 will be full of challenges to overcome for the European Union.
EU-Singapore trade deal nearing finishing line
The free-trade agreement between the EU and Singapore is expected to come into force later in 2019. Many trade barriers will be eliminated and EU rigorous standards and requirements will thus expand to South-East Asia.
