The Parliament aims to reach a common position by November. Many unresolved issues could mean it will take longer
Another attempt at a transatlantic data privacy framework
Having a deal in place is important for the tech sector, which heavily relies on easy data flows between the two markets
EU adopts the Digital Markets Act
A strong political will from Parliament and Council saw a quick approval of the DMA. Its ultimate success will depend on its implementation and enforcement
South Korea adopts new rules for third-party app store payments
The new framework is the first practical test of how procompetitive rules for app stores will work in practice as regulators around the world grapple with the same issue
Regulating AI in Brazil
Brazilian lawmakers are seeking a more cautious approach to AI, in an attempt to align with the OECD
The European Chips Act: Industrial policy is back
The proposal fits into the broader long-term objective of digital sovereignty, but will have to stand up to fierce global competition
Investigating the cloud market in France
A competition inquiry comes at a time when the cloud sector has become increasingly important for telcos, who have challenged the role of the traditional players
Online Safety Bill: The Government has listened
It appears that critics have succeeded in obtaining significant improvements to what initially looked like a poorly drafted piece of legislation
US lawmakers move to curb the power of big tech
As things stand, the US could now be quicker than the UK to adopt new antitrust laws to tackle the dominance of big tech
Could the FTC succeed in breaking up Meta?
The antitrust case seeking to undo Meta’s acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp will go ahead – but it could take several years to resolve
