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EEA

British

abbreviation

European Economic Area

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The commission said that Meta is "likely to be dominant" in the EEA for consumer messaging apps, notably through WhatsApp, and accused Meta of "abusing this dominant position by refusing access" to competitors.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

Estimates from the EEA say that by 2100, the volume of European glaciers will continue to decline by between 22% and 84% – and that’s under a moderate scenario.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 20, 2022

"Air pollution is still the largest environmental health risk in Europe," the EEA said.

From Reuters • Nov. 24, 2022

PayPal said it was now incurring extra costs, such as the rise in interchange fees between the UK and EEA.

From BBC • Sep. 9, 2021

Companies are worried about being beholden to one vendor — an issue the EEA group hopes to resolve by setting standards.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 1, 2018

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