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The European Union has issued its first-ever antitrust penalty against tech giant Apple in the amount of nearly $2 billion. The fine stems from accusations of Apple’s anti-competitive behavior, specifically related to its treatment of rival music streaming services like Spotify.

The EU has inaugurated the European AI Office, positioning it as the hub of AI expertise across Member States. With a pivotal role in implementing the AI Act, the office is set to champion the cultivation and utilization of trustworthy AI while bolstering international collaboration.

The European Union has taken a significant stride towards endorsing technologies designed to extract carbon dioxide from the atmosphere by agreeing to implement a certification process.

The European Union has announced the selection of ten new projects to receive €50 million in funding under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF Digital) program. This funding, focusing on ‘5G for Smart Communities,’ covers several notable private 5G initiatives, including the first smart 5G port in Croatia.

The European Union has passed a landmark law granting consumers the right to repair common household appliances as well as mobile phones even after the expiration of the warranty period.

After an exhaustive 36-hour negotiation process in Brussels, negotiators established key restrictions on the use of AI in Europe, asserting that these regulations would not stifle innovation or hinder the development of future European AI leaders.

The project “Enhancing public services of Ploce Port Authority via implementing 5G connectivity” carried out by the Port Authority of Ploče and Markoja has been selected by the European Commission for co-financing in the amount of 958,125 euros under the second round of CEF Digital call for the deployment of a secure, protected, and sustainable 5G network in the Member States.

In a significant move to enhance digital connectivity across the EU, the European Commission has approved funding for 42 projects out of 69 proposals in the second round of calls under the Connecting Europe Facility program.

As the world’s first legislation of its kind, the Cyber Resilience Act aims to elevate the cybersecurity standards of digital products for the benefit of consumers and businesses throughout the EU.

The report underscores the dynamic landscape of the mobile industry in Europe, urging fair contributions from Big Tech and advocating for a reevaluation of merger policies to spur growth and innovation in the 5G era.