A group of MEPs have requested that the EC reconsiders its decision to drop the file, aligning with the interests of big tech firms in supporting the proposed regulation
The EC’s 2025 work programme
The EC’s planned activities seek to kickstart growth by cutting red tape and enhancing competition, while being mindful of the security of critical digital infrastructure
The EU’s Competitiveness Compass
The EC calls for a greater cutting of red tape than ever before to encourage investment and innovation to restore the bloc’s competitiveness with China and the US
CMA: Provisional decision on cloud services
With the recommendation to utilise powers under the DMCC Act, the CMA could be the first regulator to impose asymmetric obligations in the cloud market
Spain: Deregulating wholesale central and local access
Fibre network competition and the entry of new players has removed the need for wholesale broadband regulation, but Telefónica’s physical infrastructure remains a bottleneck
Regulating competition in digital markets in the UK
The CMA has published guidance on how it will enforce the new regime, detailing potential measures such as pro-competition interventions and new investigatory powers
Swisscom’s acquisition of Vodafone Italia
Swisscom makes wholesale access commitments to secure the AGCM’s approval and strengthen its position in Italy, as Vodafone completes European “rightsizing”
Compliance with the DMA: The next steps for Apple
The EC has published its preliminary findings and proposed measures in two cases aimed at ensuring interoperability with Apple’s software
Hungary: Consolidation complicates the review of broadband markets
Despite completing a new analysis, the NMHH is seeking to carry over existing remedies until the market settles down
Australia’s proposed rulebook for digital markets
The framework prioritises internal and international coherence, referencing the provisions of the DSA and DMCC Act while mirroring existing regulation of the sector
