The US Trade Representative will decide whether such taxes are discriminatory towards US companies, in a move similar to the stance it took against France in 2019.
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.
