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Google Search trial in the US

The case could set a lasting precedent for digital markets competition as the DOJ now looks ahead to further courtroom battles with big tech

DMA: The first batch of gatekeepers

Dominant firms now have six months to ensure full compliance, while the EC investigates whether further services should be subject to ex-ante rules

The CMA: How well does it work with other UK regulators?

The review is timely, particularly as cost of living pressures underscore the role of competition in helping to keep prices down

Regulating online platforms in South Africa

The Competition Commission is using the EU’s Digital Market Act as inspiration as it seeks to address problems with self-preferencing and app store fees

Delays to the UK’s regime for digital competition

The delay could allow UK policymakers to watch and learn how similar rules play out in the EU

Iliad fined €1.2m in Italy for misleading 5G advertising

Iliad’s advertising practices have been subject to recent criticism, and highlight a common problem in the industry

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

TIM’s co-investment venture gets regulatory approval in Italy

While this approval is good news for TIM, the concerns raised about competition could be further bad news for Italy’s single broadband network

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

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