The EC is seeking views on the topics that will be part of the DSA proposal, including ex-ante remedies. A new competition tool is also being proposed.
European Court of Justice overturns EC’s decision on the Three UK/O2 merger
Australia orders Facebook and Google to share revenue with media companies
The Australian Government instructed the ACCC to develop a mandatory code of conduct, marking a change from the voluntary approach initially set out.
UK competition authority gives green light to Amazon’s investment in Deliveroo
The CMA provisionally authorises the merger, noting that the circumstances with the coronavirus pandemic played a role in the decision.
Apple fined €1.1bn by French Competition Authority
The company was found guilty of cartels within its distribution network. Two resellers were also fined €76.1m and €62.9m, respectively.
UK Government sets up digital markets taskforce
The taskforce will build on the Digital Competition Expert Panel review to address competition problems in digital markets.
European Commission unveils the new European Data Strategy
For the first time, the EC sets out a proactive approach toward the use of data in the European economy.
UK competition authority looks to take on big tech after Brexit
The CMA is seeking a more active role in scrutinising and tackling anti-competitive behaviour by US tech giants.
EC warns Czech mobile operators their network sharing agreement could be anticompetitive
The European Commission has informed O2 CZ and T-Mobile CZ of its preliminary view that their network sharing agreement restricts competition in breach of EU antitrust rules.
US Department of Justice starts competition inquiry into the biggest online platforms
The review will focus on practices that may cause “structural impediment” to competition and consumer benefit.
