European Union: the Commission’s evolving approach to digital mergers

On Wednesday, the European Commission is presenting a document detailing the action plan and priorities for the next five years, which should enable the Union to catch up with the United States and to face up to Chinese competition. On the menu, in particular: a “regulatory simplification shock” and a green industrial strategy....

European Union: the Commission’s evolving approach to digital mergers

Enforcement in the digital sector remains a top priority for the European Commission. Its continued focus on killer acquisitions – particularly those that impact SMEs – mean that dealmakers should pay particular attention to how they structure their deals and carry out thorough feasibility assessments.

DMA: Europe’s digital competitiveness at stake

AER has co-signed a letter jointly with the Coalition for App Fairness and media organisations calling for strong enforcement of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and urgently take action against non-compliant gatekeepers and support the principles of fair competition and innovation Read the full letter here.     For more information, please contact aer(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)aereurope.org.

EUTA calls on European Commission to uphold fair competition in digital markets - European Tech Alliance

The European Tech Alliance (EUTA), representing leading European-founded and headquartered technology companies, has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding fair competition in digital markets. In a letter addressed to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Executive Vice Presidents, EUTA urged swift and decisive action to enforce the landmark Digital Markets Act (DMA). EUTA highlighted the critical role of the DMA in ensuring …