All European Union (EU, EC, EP) articles – Page 6
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Spain to fill in 5G gaps with new EU funding
The European Commission approves multimillion-euro scheme to support 5G infrastructure rollout to rural Spain.
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M&AEC raises red flags against Orange–MÁSMÓVIL merger
Body issues ‘statement of objections’ to both operators in European M&A test case.
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M&ALiberty CFO welcomes Vodafone–Three merger proposal
Bracken senses UK and EU regulators now recognise they have driven telecoms sector to a “very low return on capital” and will be more amenable to market consolidation.
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Public AffairsVodafone up in arms over Spanish MoD contract exclusion
OpCo will appeal for review on contracting process for EU-funded military training and testing centre for military operations.
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M&AOrange soldiers on amid regulatory alarm bells over Spanish deal
European Commission expected to send ‘statement of objections’ over proposed merger. Deal seen as EU merger test case in market characterised as highly competitive.
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Public AffairsDeutsche Telekom under renewed EU pressure to ditch Huawei
Brussels to publish report criticising Germany for not doing enough to reduce reliance on Huawei. Deutsche Telekom will reportedly be named as telco laggard when it comes to loosening ties with Chinese equipment suppliers.
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OperationsT-Mobile Poland opens technology hub in Warsaw
New unit joins DT’s growing network of technology hubs. Polish NatCo plans to hire 500 IT and network technology specialists over next three years.
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Public AffairsDeutsche Telekom CEO ratchets up pressure on Orbán over tax
Höttges doubles down on calls for more beneficial tax policy. Group CEO highlights Magyar Telekom’s strategic Group role, as well as commitment to digitalisation targets. Hungary under increasing fiscal and regulatory scrutiny.
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PremiumElsewhere in Telefónica Group: LatAm supply deals in spotlight
LatAm supply deals in spotlight; slicing on menu for core four.
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PremiumTelefónica Innovation and Venturing Roundup: Open Future launches new EU backed startup call in Spain
Open Future launches new EU‑backed startup call in Spain.
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Network & InfrastructureGermany’s antitrust watchdog investigates 1&1 allegation of Vodafone obstruction
· Federal Cartel Office launches formal enquiry on whether Vodafone purposefully impeded 1&1 from acquiring 5G antenna sites.
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PremiumBT loses out in EU data exchange controversy
Decision to award €458m TESTA contract to BT Global Services Belgium revoked after legal debacle.
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PremiumT-Systems gets UiPath on board for AI and RPA
RPA specialist beds down further in Deutsche Telekom Group. UiPath AI and RPA capabilities now hosted in Open Telekom Cloud.
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PremiumElsewhere in Vodafone Group: Spain to promote European telecoms mergers
Spain to promote European telecoms mergers in EU leadership.
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PremiumDT’s Greiner applauds EU Connectivity Package, with some caveats
EC puts telecoms back in spotlight with three major initiatives.
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PremiumDT, Orange look to the skies with IRIS²
Telcos join consortium bidding for new EU space project.
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PremiumElsewhere in Telefónica Group: Álvarez‑Pallete calls for caution on fast‑developing GenAI
Álvarez‑Pallete calls for caution on fast‑developing GenAI.
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EventwatchFTTH Conference: fibre-rich Spain faces final rural connectivity hurdle
Telefónica’s accelerated timeline for copper exchange closures adds momentum to rural fibre rollouts, as nation targets 100% fibre coverage by 2025.
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EventwatchFTTH Conference: Ukraine rallies telecom industry to use rebuild as ‘testbed’ for new solutions
Yuriy Matsyk speaks in Madrid on communications challenges Ukraine is moving to overcome.