The antitrust case seeking to undo Meta’s acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp will go ahead – but it could take several years to resolve
Google could face ex-ante regulation in Germany
Germany could be the first country to test the effectiveness of ex-ante rules for digital platforms, with lessons to be learned for regulators around the world
UK competition authority accuses Apple and Google of operating a duopoly
The CMA’s findings are consistent with findings elsewhere, however the UK could be the first to put in place ex-ante rules to address them
Advertising guidance on UK video-sharing platforms
Ofcom’s new guidance helps online platforms comply with the Audiovisual Media Services Regulation, but could be superseded by the upcoming Online Safety Bill
The EU adopts its Data Governance Act
With the foundations to enact the EC’s Data Strategy now in place, building large-scale data assets will be crucial for the EU to attract investment in AI
Europe’s approach to regulating the digital economy moves ahead
Reaching this point was done in record time, but there are details still to iron out – particularly over who will enforce the rules
European Commission wins Google antitrust appeal
France adopts a €2bn strategy for AI
UK Government to amend its Online Safety Bill
It remains to be seen whether the need to get the detail right will prevail over the rush to adopt it quickly. The decision to leave online advertising out of scope could be a missed opportunity
Music streaming services to be scrutinised by the UK competition authority
For years, artists have lamented that music streaming only serves the interests of large music companies and online platforms. Regulators are now listening
