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EU vs. Elon Musk: A Battle Over Money and Transparency

December 6, 2025

Elon Musk is not happy with the EU. They fined his company, X, a huge €120 million. Why? Because the EU thinks X broke some rules about being open and honest. The EU said the blue checkmark feature is misleading. They also said X's ads and data aren't transparent enough. Musk fired back, saying the

technology

Apple's Big Fight with EU Over App Store Rules

July 7, 2025

Apple is not happy with a huge fine from the EU. They were told to pay €500 million for not playing fair with app developers. The EU says Apple stopped developers from telling users about cheaper options outside the App Store. Apple thinks the fine is too much and doesn't agree with the rules they h

business

Tech Giants Face First-Ever EU Fines for Digital Market Abuse

April 23, 2025

The European Union has taken a strong stance against two major tech companies. Apple and Meta have been hit with significant fines. This is the first time the EU has used its new digital competition law. The law is designed to prevent big tech companies from taking advantage of their dominant pos

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EU Hits Meta with Huge Fine for Marketplace Monopoly

November 15, 2024

The European Union has slapped Meta, the company behind Facebook, with a massive $840 million fine. This penalty comes from the European Commission, the EU's antitrust watchdog, which found that Meta used its power unfairly in the world of online classified ads. The commission believes Meta took ad

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Google's Digital Ad Conquest: A Victory in Court, but the Challenge Continues

September 19, 2024

The European Union's General Court has dealt a significant blow to the European Commission's antitrust enforcement by overturning the 1.49 billion euro fine imposed on Google five years ago. The penalty was aimed at the tech giant's online advertising business, specifically targeting its practices o