Indeed, the digital sphere is dynamically evolving and so are the laws that govern it. In a recent discussion, Olivier Guersent, the EU’s Director-General of Competition, provides his insights into the innovative approaches being undertaken in European digital policy.
David Foster, a director at Frontier Economics, reinforces the breadth of these changes. His company, working closely with several large UK law firms, has seen an expansion in the scope of competition law within the digital economy across Europe. As of December 2022, the European Commission identified six primary tech gatekeepers, bringing them under regulation over 22 different services. This broad field covers aspects as diverse as advertising, apps, social media, and even search engine platforms.
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