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This May marks three years since the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) came into force. While the DMA was supposed to promote ‘contestability’ and ‘fairness’ in digital markets by curbing so-called ‘gatekeeper’ companies, a troubling gap is emerging between regulatory theory and how the European Commission’s enforcement of the DMA is affecting internet users in practice.
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Across the globe, we see that lawmakers sometimes consider replicating rules and regulations from the European Union. South Korea and Turkey, for example, have tabled legislative proposals that openly emulate key parts of the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA)
The Digital Markets Act (DMA) is creating unprecedented shifts in Europe’s online economy and the wider digital sphere. The DMA designates certain large digital companies as ‘gatekeepers’ – who face additional obligations and restrictions. With the incoming European Commission soon taking office, we are now looking at a new stage for DMA implementation: one where the outcomes are uncertain.
After the first round of hearings for the 2024-2029 European Commission by Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) during the […]
Starting on Monday 4 November, the European Commissioners-designate will face tough questioning by Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) during […]
Summer is a good time to reflect on what comes next. With the change in EU institutions, we have a short breather. But many work streams continue, least of all the new and very publicised enforcement of the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
According to recent Korean press articles, Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) officials have been promoting Korean policy proposals modeled on […]
The EU Digital Markets Act (DMA) only started to fully apply in March, meaning that companies designated as so-called ‘gatekeepers’ had to roll out all kinds of changes to their services and products in order to comply with what is prescribed by the DMA.
Main takeaways In just a few days, on 7 March, the digital space will change. Or at least the EU […]
