For the first time, BNetzA’s wholesale charge controls for PIA will take into account Deutsche Telekom’s investment in the rollout of full fibre
Malta: EC rejects the MCA’s proposed broadband regulation
Despite the veto, the MCA’s market review proposals have been welcomed by some as a challenge to the EC’s broader deregulatory agenda
UK/US AI safety partnership
As the UK and US draw closer in alignment on their approaches to AI safety, more countries have moved to consider the competition implications of the emerging technology’s boom
EC launches its first DMA investigations
While the focus on self-preferencing and steering of users’ choices is unsurprising, the EC is likely to face familiar criticism over its repeated attempts to address well-worn complaints
European Parliament's endorsement of SEP regulation
Facing strong opposition from rights holders, the EC’s controversial proposal has cleared one hurdle but must now secure Member States’ support
The World v. Apple
While the firm faces a lawsuit over its position in the device market in the US, it’s weathering increasing pressure from European regulators over its app store practices
Regulating disinformation under the EU’s DSA
The new guidelines complement a series of policies introduced by big tech firms to address disinformation ahead of 2024 elections around the world
Event debrief: BEREC’s 12th Stakeholder Forum
While the EC’s digital infrastructure white paper took centre stage, speakers also highlighted the increasing criticality of ensuring network security and resilience
Event debrief: GSMA’s New Rules for a New Era
While panellists largely agreed on the challenges facing the sector, proposed solutions in competition policy and spectrum licensing brought disagreement
Digital markets legislation in India
By considering cloud services in scope of regulation, the draft Digital Competition Bill already reflects lessons learned from the EU’s Digital Markets Act
