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POLITICS & POLICY • EUROPEAN UNION

EU plans to make addictive app features easier to switch off

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The EU plans to make features described as addictive in digital apps easier to disable, according to The Japan Times. The article also cites official data estimating annual losses from “problematic” digital practices at €10.3 billion.

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Why it matters

The policy could affect how apps are designed and used in the EU; U.S. technology companies with European users may also be affected. The article does not specify the proposed requirements or their reach beyond the EU.

What happens next

The article does not provide a timetable, the proposed measures, or when a decision is expected.

What features the EU proposal covers

The proposal's timetable and whether it sets requirements for app providers