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“Competition is absolutely key,” says @Teresaribera, and @KelkooPolicy could not agree more. We are pleased that Commissioner-Designate Ribera is committed to the enforcement of the DMA and focussing on the worst offenders.
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@HennaVirkkunen is right - the EU must work with likeminded partners on digital policy, and that digital rules must apply to all companies operating in the EU. This will facilitate stronger enforcement of the DMA, empower the rights of users, and drive competition across the EU.
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At the @Europarl_EN hearing, @KelkooPolicy expects @Teresaribera to emphasize the importance of fair and open digital markets for the benefit of SMEs and consumers.
Central to realizing this ambition is a strong enforcement of DMA, especially prohibition of self-preferencing.
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And at the @Europarl_EN hearing for @HennaVirkkunen, @KelkooPolicy is looking for an emphatic defence of @EU_Commission work in enforcing the DMA and continuing to press for fair and open digital markets.
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Before the Commissioner-designate hearings, @KelkooPolicy has a clear message to deliver:
Kelkoo Group calls for strong and effective enforcement of the DMA, ensuring a fair, competitive digital market that benefits both SMEs and consumers.
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To those claiming regulation burdens EU and stifles competitiveness - @KelkooGroup replies that regulation such as DMA empowers competition and fosters competitiveness as it supports new entrants in gatekeeper-controlled markets - benefitting SMEs and enhancing consumer welfare.
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🤝 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/pres…
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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-i…
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@KelkooPolicy applauds Commissioner-designates @Teresaribera & @HennaVirkkunen 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/e…
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/technolog…
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PM @Keir_Starmer’s plan to cut "bureaucracy" at the @CMAgovUK raises important considerations. Competitive markets are key to fostering innovation & investment. Pro-growth strategies should be focussed on driving competition. ft.com/content/3d8593a0-ce3b…
🚨 @TheJusticeDept 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-indi…
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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-r…
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🚨 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/g7…
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With @Europarl_ENhearings for new Commissioners next month, @KelkooPolicy 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/p…
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🚨 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/technolog…
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-games…
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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 @zeitonline zeit.de/wirtschaft/2024-09/b…
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Great insight by @NtMcNelis @mlexclusive on how @EU_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.
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"Speed is of the essence. Digital markets live and die much faster than conventional markets." - @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-policy/20…
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