The episode focuses on the EU's regulatory actions, including the antitrust charges against Apple and Microsoft, and the implementation of the Digital Markets Act.
The podcast episodes discuss several EU regulations and their impact on tech companies, environmental issues, and consumer rights.
For instance, the EU's antitrust charges against Apple and Microsoft, as well as the upcoming Digital Markets Act, are highlighted in episodes Brussels strikes back against Big Tech, TNB Tech Minute: Apple to Allow Third Party Downloads in Europe, and Europe's landmark AI law, Google's court loss and the data behind nearly 100 billion hours of Netflix.
Additionally, the EU's right-to-repair directive and its efforts to promote a circular economy are discussed in episodes Deep dive: Reviving repair culture and Why Asia is Key to the Future of Circular Economy with Adrienna Zsakay.
The EU's regulatory actions are shaping the global landscape for technology, sustainability, and consumer protection.