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Your (EU) mission, should you choose to accept it

Though digital priorities, including the Digital Networks Act, appear set to be redeemed from the role of the “forgotten twin”, the direction of telecoms regulation reform is still uncertain

Apple's plans for DMA compliance

The compliance moves were met with concerns from major developers as the other five designated gatekeepers also prepare for the full implementation of the DMA in March

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

US lawmakers look to regulate app stores

American policymakers are increasingly determined to curb the power of Big Tech ‘gatekeepers’. Bipartisan support means these initiatives have legs

European Commission believes Apple is using its App Store to distort competition

The EC is not the only regulator to take the view that app stores are a bottleneck

European Commission opens two antitrust investigations involving Apple

The EC will investigate the mandatory use of Apple's own proprietary in-app purchase system, and restrictions on Apple Pay’s ‘tap and go’ function.

Swedish data protection authority launches investigation against Spotify

Swedish data protection authority launches investigation against Spotify

The Data Inspectorate has launched a review of how Spotify handles users’ requests to know what information it holds about them.

Spotify raises complaint against Apple with the European Commission

Spotify raises complaint against Apple with the European Commission

The company’s CEO said Spotify has suffered “a big business impact” due to alleged restrictions by Apple.

Spotify, Deezer and other EU tech companies call for tougher rules on tech giants

Music streaming services Spotify and Deezer, alongside other EU tech companies, wrote a joint letter to EU governments to call for stronger regulatory safeguards against the largest internet platforms such as Apple, Google, and Amazon