In an effort to gain support, potential sanctions would be eased on proposal on women directors.

Proposal reportedly requires that companies appoint women to 40% of seats by 2020.

Proposal reportedly requires that companies appoint women to 40% of seats by 2020.

Decision on antitrust penalty could encourage EC to pursue other violations.

Decision on antitrust penalty could encourage EC to pursue other violations.

Companies could pay penalties of up to 2% of sales for losing personal data.

Companies could pay penalties of up to 2% of sales for losing personal data.

European Commission may expand companies' ability to ward off takeovers.