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THINK TANK
⚖️ Digital Competition Regime
Research on the design, implementation, and enforcement of digital competition regimes worldwide, from the EU DMA to the UK DMCC Act.
We also offer in-depth commissioned research, strategic advice, regulatory intelligence, training sessions, and conferences on this topic.
Current Research Focus
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When are digital competition regimes necessary to regulate digital markets?
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How should the EU Digital Markets Act be improved?
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What lessons can be learned from digital competition regimes?
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How do digital competition regimes interact?
FEATURED
Preserving Competition in Answer Engines Under the Digital Markets Act
Answer engines are the evolution of general search. In Europe, the Digital Markets Act shapes this competition and requires the Commission to clarify access and self-preferencing rules while ensuring regulatory consistency.
Analysis
Digital Competition Regime
Gatekeeper Acquisitions Under the DMA: Market Trends and Implications for Merger Policy
Gatekeeper acquisitions increasingly target Artificial Intelligence (AI). Existing merger control tools are sufficient to review these transactions. However, the Commission should remove the proposed unjustified exception for gatekeepers from its draft merger guidelines.
September 7, 2026
Analysis
Digital Competition Regime
What the EU Should Learn from the UK Cloud Services Investigation
Following the UK’s cloud services decision, the European Commission should ensure international coherence and seek voluntary commitments from firms to address competition concerns in the sector.
June 11, 2026
Submission
Digital Competition Regime
Submission to the European Commission on the proposed measures for interoperability with Google Android (Article 6(7) of the DMA)
The Commission’s measures on Google’s interoperability with AI services require safeguards to preserve innovation, protect end users and app developers from privacy and security risks, and ensure implementation through a forum.
May 12, 2026
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