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Competition policy

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Cleantech: Ribera blocks Opex funding.

According to media reports, EU Competition Commissioner Teresa Ribera is blocking the opex subsidy for cleantech manufacturers. She states it does not provide an incentive for competitive companies.

By Lukas Knigge

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Microsoft Teams: Commission launches consultation.

The Commission is launching a consultation in the competition proceedings against Microsoft for the Teams video conferencing system. Interested parties can say whether the concessions made by the company are sufficient to ensure fair competition.

By Corinna Visser

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DMA: Cautious Commission imposes first fines against Apple and Meta.

Apple has to pay EUR 500 million because the company restricts developers' customer contact. Meta has to pay a fine because it does not give users a good way to protect themselves from personalized advertising. The amount of the fines is far below the limits set by the Digital Markets Act (DMA).

By Table.Briefings

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EU Commission: Teresa Ribera confirmed as Competition Commissioner

Teresa Ribera has been confirmed as the European Union's new Commissioner for Competition in the hearings of the EU Parliament. She is likely to advance the decarbonization of industry and leave her mark on UN climate conferences.

By Lukas Knigge

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Ribera: Baptism of fire for the Competition Commissioner

Tumult broke out again and again at the hearing of the Social Democrats' designated Commission Vice-President, Teresa Ribera. Important issues relating to competition and digital policy were marginalized.

By Manuel Berkel