[ad_1] The questioning is part of a larger EU effort to determine if and how Libra should be regulated, provided it’s even allowed to operate in the region. There are significant hurdles to that happening. The European Central Bank’s Benoît Coeuré has warned that the standards for approval “will be very high,” and the French […]
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French court rules Steam games must be able to be resold
[ad_1] Valve’s lawyers attempted to argue Steam was a subscription service, according to French publication Numerama. The court, however, rejected Valve’s defense, saying Steam doesn’t sell games as part of a subscription package. The court went on to say Valve’s policy on game reselling is against European Union laws that govern the free-flow of digital […]
Valve will reportedly fight EU geo-blocking charges
[ad_1] Engadget has reached out to Valve for comment on the report, and we’ll update this article when we hear back from the company. The charges against Valve stem from a two-year investigation the EU conducted into the company’s practice of using geo-blocking to prevent individuals from buying a copy of a game in one […]
Facebook’s Libra Association is being investigated by EU antitrust regulators
[ad_1] The investigation, still in its early stages, is examining the governance structure and membership of the Libra Association. The purpose-built, independent nonprofit is meant to govern the digital currency. Founding members include the likes of MasterCard, PayPal, Visa, eBay, Spotify, Uber and Lyft. According to Bloomberg, regulators fear that the way information will be […]
EU says sites using Facebook’s Like button are responsible for your data
[ad_1] The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruling emerged after a German consumer group sued a company called Fashion ID. The group claimed the retailer breached rules regarding personal data protection through the use of the Like button. A German court requested guidance from the CJEU. “The consequence of embedding that button […]
EU lending bank aims to cut funding for fossil fuel projects by 2020
[ad_1] The European Union has some very long-term environmental goals, but it might not wait around to make some crucial changes. The Guardian has seen proposals from the EU's lender, the European Investment Bank, that would bar funding for any energy infr… [ad_2] Source link
Amazon won’t have to offer a phone helpline in the European Union
[ad_1] The court did require effective substitutes, though, saying that Amazon must let customers get in touch “quickly” and “efficiently.” It currently offers automated callbacks and online chat. Amazon, unsurprisingly, was happy. It was “always confident” its callback service did the trick, and that the EU ruling showed it its support methods matched the “spirit […]
The EU’s election interference alert system isn’t working properly
[ad_1] The political landscape is a significant problem by itself. Russia frequently exploits European websites and far-right political parties to further its agenda, but EU analysts aren’t allowed to send warnings or debunk campaigns when they come from European outlets. The restriction is billed as an attempt to protect free speech, but ultimately limits Rapid […]
European regulators demand changes to 737 Max autopilot
[ad_1] EASA wasn’t initially ready to comment. The FAA didn’t comment on its European counterpart’s work, but did say it was continuing to “work closely” with other civil aviation authorities to ensure the 737 Max is safe to fly. The additional concern could lead to a significant delay for any fixes. Bloomberg had already heard […]
New electric cars in Europe have to make artificial noises
[ad_1] All new EVs, including those from existing lineups, will have to include noisemakers by 2021. Cars already on the streets are likely to get retrofits. The rules won’t please everyone. The charity Guide Dogs and other accessibility advocates have called for electric cars to make sounds at all speeds. It might also irk people […]