Last Month in Brief

• 3 September: The European Court of Justice issues a ruling on the Illumina/Grail case clarifying the European Commission’s competence in merger control (See Deep Dive 1)

• 9 September: Mario Draghi presents his report on the future of European competitiveness, identifying key economic challenges and providing recommendations for strengthening the EU's industrial position globally (See Deep Dive 2).

• 10 September: The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Board meet for the first time to enhance the development and uptake of AI in the EU.

• 10 September: The European Court of Justice confirms the fine of €2,4 billion imposed by the European Commission on Google and Alphabet.

• 17 September: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen presents her new College of Commissioners before the European Parliament and announces its political priorities for 2024-2029 (See Deep Dive 3).

• 19 September: The European Commission initiates proceedings to clarify Apple's interoperability obligations under the Digital Markets Act.

• 19 September: Commissioner for Trade Valdis Dombrovskis meets Chinese Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao to discuss the EU investigation on imports of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from China.

• 24 September: The European Commission conditionally approves the acquisition of parts of PPF Telecom by e& under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation.

• 25 September: Over a hundred companies sign the EU AI Pact, committing to voluntary pledges that promote trustworthy and safe AI development, aligning with European values and regulatory frameworks.

• 26 September: EU ministers for Competitiveness meet in Brussels to discuss the future of European competitiveness and the role of state aid in supporting EU industrial policy goals.

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