Category: Business

Bringing together participants from over 170 countries, the Forum comes at a pivotal moment following the recent adoption of the Global Digital Compact (GDC). The comprehensive framework, adopted as part of the Pact for the Future, aims to ensure digital technologies serve humanity’s best interests. In his message for the day, UN Secretary-General António Guterres […]

This post is part one in a series of posts about EFF’s work in Europe. EFF’s mission is to ensure that technology supports freedom, justice, and innovation for all people of the world. While our work has taken us to far corners of the globe, in recent years we have worked to expand our efforts […]

The £3.6 billion acquisition of Royal Mail’s parent company, International Distribution Services (IDS), by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky has been given the green light by the UK government. The deal, which is set to reshape the future of the British postal service, includes several conditions to ensure that the acquisition is beneficial to both the […]

The European Union (EU) is a hotbed for tech regulation that often has ramifications for users globally.  The focus of our work in Europe is to ensure that EU tech policy is made responsibly and lives up to its potential to protect users everywhere.  As the new mandate of the European institution begins – a […]

Late last week, the Senate released yet another version of the Kids Online Safety Act, written, reportedly, with the assistance of X CEO Linda Yaccarino in a flawed attempt to address the critical free speech issues inherent in the bill. This last minute draft remains, at its core, an unconstitutional censorship bill that threatens the […]

No one gets to abuse copyright to shut down debate. Because of that, we at EFF represent Channel 781, a group of citizen journalists whose YouTube channel was temporarily shut down following copyright infringement claims made by Waltham Community Access Corporation (WCAC). As part of that case, the federal court in Massachusetts heard oral arguments […]

Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has secured a $431 million contract with Indian manufacturer BEML to supply 70 new three-car trains, a key development in the ongoing Phase 2 expansion of the city’s metro system. This order is part of CMRL’s efforts to enhance its metro fleet and improve the city’s public transportation network. Key […]

Nippon Life Insurance Company, one of Japan’s leading insurers, is on the brink of finalizing a significant acquisition of Resolution Life Group Holdings, with the deal valued at an estimated $8.2 billion. This acquisition, if completed, would not only make it the largest transaction ever conducted by a Japanese insurer but also represents a strategic […]

CBRE Investment Management (CBRE IM) has appointed George Crone as the Sustainability Lead for UK Direct Investments, underscoring its commitment to achieving net-zero emissions and enhancing the sustainability of its real estate portfolio. Crone, who has more than a decade of experience in sustainability, brings a wealth of expertise to the role, having previously worked […]

After 25 years of negotiations, the European Union and the Mercosur bloc, which includes Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay, have finalized one of the largest trade and investment agreements in history. However, while the deal marks a significant diplomatic achievement, it is far from assured that it will take effect, as it faces substantial opposition […]