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Antitrust

The prospect of a single broadband network in Italy has been revived

The Italian Treasury has endorsed the idea more so than ever. However, no one has yet addressed the regulatory obstacles that it presents

UK competition authority could block the sale of Three’s towers to Cellnex

In doing so it would be the only national authority to block a deal that spans across six countries

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

The court gave the EC an important victory, and could pave the way for more antitrust action

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

The EU Digital Markets Act could be a year away, or longer

The EU’s legislative process is showing its typical limitations. By contrast, the UK could soon have a new and effective competition framework for digital markets

Why the App Store ruling may not be a real win for Apple

Apple will have to allow alternative payment methods in its App Store. As we’ve seen in Korea and Japan, this is now an international trend

A stronger role for national authorities in enforcing the EU’s Digital Markets Act?

France, Germany and the Netherlands want more flexibility in setting remedies for gatekeepers. Tough negotiations with the EU Parliament could be ahead

South Korea becomes the latest to crack down on app stores

There is now broad international consensus that in-app payment systems cause competition concerns

US FTC refiles Facebook antitrust case

The FTC has added more detail to its submission, showing its determination to dismantle Facebook