"Speed is of the essence. Digital markets live and die much faster than conventional markets." - Margrethe Vestager in Axios interview reflects on a decade of #BigTech battles, emphasizing the urgency for swift action in regulating digital giants. axios.com/pro/tech-polic…

Great insight by @NtMcNelis MLex on how European Commission considered the #DMA in its Amazon-iRobot review. Prioritized preventing foreclosure incentives before they arose—showing how merger rules work hand-in-hand with the DMA to tackle #gatekeeper power.

The Bundeskartellamt extends scrutiny to #Microsoft, citing its immense market power. As a #gatekeeper under the #DMA, Microsoft faces even stricter oversight in 🇩🇪—ensuring competition remains fair in key areas like #Cloud and #AI. Full story DIE ZEIT zeit.de/wirtschaft/202…

Google finds another way to violate #antitrust law. @EpicGamesaccuses Google & Samsung of conspiring to block competition for app distribution with Samsung's "AutoBlocker." Limiting choices for users is another way to entrench dominance! #antitrust reuters.com/legal/epic-gam…

🚨 A federal judge has ruled that the FTC's #antitrust case against Amazon can move forward—a key win in the fight to curb #BigTech's dominance. Amazon's alleged monopoly power is now under intense scrutiny in the US. washingtonpost.com/technology/202…

With @Europarl_ENhearings for new Commissioners next month, Kelkoo Group Policy looks forward to leaders committed to fair #digitalmarkets & competition. We urge the Commissioner-designates to champion #DMAvalues that deliver for SMEs and consumers alike europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-…

🚨 At the G7 Competition Summit, global authorities vow to enforce competition laws in AI markets. Safeguarding fair competition is critical as AI innovation accelerates. Vigilant enforcement is key to unlocking opportunities for all players, big & small. pymnts.com/antitrust/2024…

Commissioner-designate Teresa Ribera faces key challenges in enforcing the #DMA and keeping #BigTech in check. With ongoing probes into Google , Apple, & Meta, strong #enforcement is vital to ensure #faircompetition for all European digital players. politico.eu/article/teresa…

🚨 U.S. Department of Justice is considering a Google breakup to address its search #monopoly. Remedies could prevent Google from using products like Chrome & Android to unfairly advantage its search business. Could we see a major shift in the tech landscape... cnbc.com/2024/10/08/doj…

PM Keir Starmer’s plan to cut "bureaucracy" at the Competition & Markets Authority raises important considerations. Competitive markets are key to fostering innovation & investment. Pro-growth strategies should be focussed on driving competition. ft.com/content/3d8593…

Kamala Harris’s outreach to Silicon Valley signals a potential shift in the approach to Big Tech. The Biden-Harris admin has pushed for fairer digital markets—it's crucial to keep this momentum going beyond Nov 5 to ensure competition & innovation thrive. washingtonpost.com/technology/202…

Kelkoo Group Policy applauds Commissioner-designates Teresa Ribera & Henna Virkkunen for committing to rigorous #DMA enforcement. Big Tech’s gatekeeping practices must be challenged to ensure fair competition, empower SMEs, and protect consumers. reuters.com/markets/europe…

Microsoft exposes Google for orchestrating “shadow campaigns” in #Europe, allegedly bankrolling a coalition to sway regulators against Microsoft’s cloud practices. Google is accused of hiding its role behind third-party allies to influence EU policy. blogs.microsoft.com/on-the-issues/…

🤝 Kelkoo applauds the new EU-UK Competition Cooperation Agreement, a step toward fairer competition! With UK & EU authorities teaming up on antitrust and merger probes, this pact supports cross-border fairness, benefiting businesses and consumers alike. ec.europa.eu/commission/pre…