Dossier
BEUC
Coverage of BEUC in the Nexus archive.
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- EU relaxes rules for smart glasses after US pressure
The European Commission exempted smart glasses and other wearables from battery removal rules, easing Meta's entry into the EU market amid U.S. pressure. The change, opposed by some consumer groups over privacy concerns, also benefits competitors like Samsung and Google, though privacy issues remain unresolved.
- EU bets on digital euro to cut US tech addiction
The EU aims to reduce reliance on U.S. payment systems like Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, and Google Pay by advancing a digital euro. The European Parliament's economy committee approved the initiative, with full approval pending. The ECB plans a 2029 launch if legal frameworks are approved, emphasizing privacy and offline functionality.