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EU probes Samsung patent ‘abuse’

BBC News - Technology — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:43:21 +0000

The European Commission investigates whether Samsung distorted competition by failing to abide by patent rules.

Deutsche Post told to repay aid

BBC News - Europe — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:58:15 +0000

The European Commission tells Deutsche Post DHL to repay between 500m euros ($648.3m, £415.9m) and 1bn euros in state aid.

VIDEO: Rules to protect online data sharing

BBC News - Technology — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:44:15 +0000

Dan Simmons discusses the impact of proposed data privacy rules set out by the European Commission on Wednesday.

EU confirms data penalty proposal

BBC News - Technology — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:34:23 +0000

The European Commission proposes an overhaul of data protection laws, including large fines for firms that breach the rules.

VIDEO: EU takes legal action against Hungary

BBC News - Europe — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:29:22 +0000

The European Commission, the EU’s executive arm, has opened legal proceedings against Hungary over reforms to its central bank, data protection and judiciary.

EU threatens Hungary over deficit

BBC News - Europe — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:35:06 +0000

The European Commission threatens action against Hungary after deciding the country has taken “no effective action” to contain its budget deficit.

EU and IMF end Hungary debt talks

BBC News - Europe — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:23:37 +0000

The European Commission and the International Monetary Fund have cut short informal aid talks with Hungary due to worries over the independence of its central bank.

Memo: EU nations could lose powers

CNN.com - Business — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 21:34:58 +0000

European nations could be penalized by being stripped of some powers if they fail to manage their budgets, according to a memo from European Commission President Herman Van Rompuy leaked Tuesday.

Memo: European nations could lose powers

CNN.com - Europe — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 21:34:58 +0000

European nations could be penalized by being stripped of some powers if they fail to manage their budgets, according to a memo from European Commission President Herman Van Rompuy leaked Tuesday.

EU billions for broadband plan

BBC News - Technology — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 09:53:02 +0000

The European Commission is set to propose investing almost €9.2bn (£8bn) in a rollout of super-fast broadband.