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Digital Economy

US President issues Executive Order to regulate social media platforms

Donald Trump reacted after Twitter fact-checked his posts, with an order directing the FCC to regulate social media platforms.

European Commission launches consultation on the Digital Services Act

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.

O2 develops cybersecurity blueprint for self-driving cars

The project, funded by InnovateUK, identified models to identify and manage cybersecurity risks for connected vehicle networks.

French Parliament adopts law on hate speech

The law has drawn criticism for the strict measures against terrorist content, which were not included in the initial bill.

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 Court of Justice rules against Google fine in Hungary

The ECJ has found the system of penalties in Hungary’s Advertising Law to be incompatible with EU treaties.

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.