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UK competition authority investigates the use of algorithms in digital markets

The CMA opened a consultation on potential harms of algorithms to competition and consumers.

Germany reforms competition law to reflect the evolution of digital markets

The new rules introduce requirements for online platforms with ‘cross-market importance’, and will influence negotiations on the European Digital Markets Act.

Swiss competition authority launches inquiry into Swisscom’s fibre deployment

ComCo argues that Swisscom is changing the network architecture in its new deployments, so that alternative operators are unable to access the network.

European Commission clears Google’s acquisition of FitBit

The EC accepted Google’s commitments following an in-depth investigation.

European Commission unveils new proposals to regulate Big Tech

The European Commission publishes the long-awaited Digital Services Act alongside the Digital Markets Act.

US Federal Trade Commission’s lawsuit to undo Facebook’s takeover of Instagram and WhatsApp

The FTC, supported by Attorney Generals of 48 states, takes unprecedented action against Facebook.

Portuguese competition authority finds cartel between MEO and NOWO

MEO is fined €84m for striking an anticompetitive agreement with the country’s smallest operator, NOWO.

European Commission clears SFR’s acquisition of wholesale operator Covage in France

The EC imposed remedies on the merger to address competition concerns.

EC refers Virgin/O2 merger to the UK competition authority

The CMA will now quickly move to a Phase 2 investigation, upon request from the two companies.

European Commission opens second investigation into Amazon's e-commerce business practices

The EC has concerns about Amazon’s use of sensitive data from other retailers using the company’s marketplace.