Tue, 21-Oct-2025

EU urges greater action against ‘Catastrophic’ climate risks in Europe

EU urges greater action against 'Catastrophic' climate risks in Europe

Southern Europe is most vulnerable to fires, water shortages, and agricultural impacts. The top threats are to ecosystems, particularly coastal and marine environments. The EEA calls for unanimous recognition of these risks and faster action. A new EU analysis issued a warning on Monday, stating that Europe could face “catastrophic” consequences from climate change if … Read more

EU says Cochlear’s Oticon poses threat to competition, will examine

Cochlear

EU antitrust officials cautioned that Cochlear’s acquisition of Demant poses a substantial danger. EU’s competition enforcer has adopted a more severe stance. 13 European nations had demands from the European Commission to examine the $120 million transaction. EU antitrust officials cautioned Wednesday that Australian hearing device manufacturer Cochlear’s (COH.AX) acquisition of Copenhagen-based Demant’s hearing implants … Read more

Google eases Play Billing requirements for EEA, but with limitations

Google

Developers will pay a 12% tax on the first $1 million of their annual sales. Google will no longer ban or reject updates of non-gaming applications. Google Play’s billing services are required for EEA and US developers. Both Apple and Google have been fined for antitrust proceedings in the EU and US. Developers targeting consumers … Read more