Tag: European Union

PrivacySoftwareTechnology

Apple May Remove Anti-Tracking Feature in EU Amid Regulatory Pressure

Apple has indicated it could be compelled to disable its App Tracking Transparency feature for European users. The company cites regulatory pressure from multiple EU countries as threatening this key privacy tool.

Privacy Feature Under Threat in European Markets

Apple may be forced to disable its App Tracking Transparency (ATT) feature in European Union countries, according to reports from DPA International. The technology giant stated that intense regulatory pressure in Germany, Italy, and other European nations could compel the removal of this privacy protection tool, which the company claims would disadvantage European consumers.

by Natalie Brooks
BusinessStartupsTechnology

EU Set to Simplify Cross-Border Expansion for Startups With New Regulatory Framework

European startups face significant regulatory hurdles when expanding across EU borders despite the single market. The European Commission is reportedly preparing proposals for a harmonized legal framework to streamline cross-border operations. Business leaders hope the initiative will reduce bureaucracy and create a more unified business environment.

The Regulatory Challenge for EU Startups

European startups aiming to expand across the continent currently face what sources describe as a regulatory maze, despite the existence of the single market. According to reports, companies must navigate separate laws and regulations in each of the 27 member states, creating multiple bureaucratic layers that hinder cross-border growth. This fragmentation reportedly makes it significantly more difficult for businesses to break out of their domestic markets compared to their U.S. counterparts.

by Darren Holt
GovernmentPolicyTrade

EU Presses China for Swift End to Export Restrictions on Critical Materials

The European Union has called for a prompt resolution to China’s export restrictions on essential materials, warning they harm bilateral trade. Discussions also addressed the Nexperia chipmaker dispute, highlighting tensions over economic security.

EU Calls for Resolution on Export Curbs

The European Union has urged China to agree to a swift resolution regarding export restrictions on critical materials that have significantly impacted some of the bloc’s manufacturing sectors, according to reports from recent high-level talks. European Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič emphasized that while the EU seeks to avoid escalation, the current situation poses a threat to bilateral relations and requires immediate attention.

by Natalie Brooks