Regulators from different continents debate “innovation and competition” in the digital world
02 July 26
Elena Scaramuzzi
On the occasion of Cullen International’s 40th anniversary conference in Brussels on 23 June 2026, representatives from authorities of Belgium, Brazil, Colombia, the EU, and Japan discussed how competition policy in communications and digital markets can support innovation and consumer welfare. The panel addressed the theme from different angles, from merger control to the interplay between ex ante and ex post frameworks to address competition concerns in digital sectors.
What are the policy options for ensuring trusted media coverage in the platform age?
01 July 26
Olha Hruba
As part of Cullen International's 40th anniversary conference in Brussels on 23 June 2026, a panel brought together representatives from regulators, broadcasters, online platforms and the European Commission. They discussed whether the EU's regulatory framework is adequate to secure citizens' access to trusted media content in an increasingly platform-driven environment. They also examined whether the framework can support the sustainability of the media sector.
DNA: European Parliament rapporteur opposes mandatory copper switch-off
01 July 26
Martin Schraa
Michał Kobosko (Renew, Poland), speaking at the 40th anniversary conference of Cullen International, also considers the possibility to remove the voluntary conciliation mechanism from the proposed Digital Networks Act.
Stakeholders highlight key challenges ahead in EU AI Act implementation
01 July 26
Alessandra Vaes
On the occasion of its 40th anniversary conference in Brussels on 23 June 2026, Cullen International hosted a panel discussion on the EU AI Act, addressing topics such as the role of standards and secondary legislation to help implement this regulation.
Protecting minors online: is a social media ban the answer?
30 June 26
Olha Hruba
As part of its 40th anniversary conference in Brussels on 23 June 2026, Cullen International hosted a panel discussion on protecting minors online. The discussion brought together high-level representatives from national regulators and the European Commission to debate one of the most politically sensitive questions in online safety: should children be banned from social media?
Australia's news media bargaining regime: from negotiation to taxation?
02 June 26
Jose Jehuda Garcia
In July 2026, the Australian government will bring legislation to Parliament for a new framework to make online platforms pay for news. Known as the News Bargaining Incentive (NBI), it would replace, if adopted, a different mechanism adopted in 2021. The NBI involves, as this Global Trends Flash discusses, a levy on total Australian revenue from all platform activities; and applies only to certain large online platforms whether they carry news or not. This has triggered controversy among Big Tech companies and US trade groups generally. The government developed the NBI once Meta decided to stop carrying news on its platforms in Australia in 2024.
