EU Council signs off on new competition rules

EU Council signs off on new competition rules

The EU Council has approved the ‘Digital Markets Act’ that provides new rules for large online platforms to prevent abuse of their market position. The EU Council has approved new rules for large online platforms (“gatekeepers”) to prevent...
Europe writes the rules for the digital age

Europe writes the rules for the digital age

Europe puts many of Silicon Valley’s biggest companies in their sights and wants to impose substantial fines if they abuse their position. The European Union announced this week new proposals for digital services, including social media, online marketplaces, and other...