The rise of the digital economy poses challenges for traditional approaches to antitrust and merger control enforcement.
In considering the appropriate competition policy for the digital economy, a number of questions need to be addressed on the role and boundaries of competition policy, including on:
- access and use of big data,
- the market power and behaviour of online platforms;
- and contractual restrictions on online sales.
The keen interest of the European Commission and of national competition authorities in these issues is reflected in a growing number of cases, studies and sector enquiries that are covered by our new Tracker.
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26 March 26
What are New Competition Tools and who wields them?
Our new benchmark surveys which European countries have introduced so-called new competition tools (NCTs), also known as market investigation powers. NCTs enable competition authorities to intervene in markets without establishing an infringement of antitrust rules.
25 March 26
Measures to improve cost transparency for telecoms consumers in Europe
Cullen International’s latest benchmark shows measures in place in 13 European countries to ensure that end users are aware of their consumption behaviour and protected against bill shock.
24 March 26
Middle East tightens oversight of IoT connectivity as roaming and licensing frameworks evolve
Cullen International’s latest analysis shows that, while some MENA countries allow IoT connectivity through cross-border roaming arrangements, others increasingly rely on telecommunications licensing frameworks and identity verification requirements to regulate connected devices.