The antitrust case seeking to undo Meta’s acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp will go ahead – but it could take several years to resolve
Google could face ex-ante regulation in Germany
Germany could be the first country to test the effectiveness of ex-ante rules for digital platforms, with lessons to be learned for regulators around the world
The prospect of a single broadband network in Italy has been revived
The Italian Treasury has endorsed the idea more so than ever. However, no one has yet addressed the regulatory obstacles that it presents
UK competition authority could block the sale of Three’s towers to Cellnex
Europe’s approach to regulating the digital economy moves ahead
Reaching this point was done in record time, but there are details still to iron out – particularly over who will enforce the rules
European Commission wins Google antitrust appeal
Music streaming services to be scrutinised by the UK competition authority
For years, artists have lamented that music streaming only serves the interests of large music companies and online platforms. Regulators are now listening
The EU Digital Markets Act could be a year away, or longer
The EU’s legislative process is showing its typical limitations. By contrast, the UK could soon have a new and effective competition framework for digital markets
Why the App Store ruling may not be a real win for Apple
Apple will have to allow alternative payment methods in its App Store. As we’ve seen in Korea and Japan, this is now an international trend
A stronger role for national authorities in enforcing the EU’s Digital Markets Act?
France, Germany and the Netherlands want more flexibility in setting remedies for gatekeepers. Tough negotiations with the EU Parliament could be ahead
