Together with companies, NGOs and consumer protection organizations, we are calling on the EU Commission to take action against Google’s non-compliance with the Digital Markets Act. Especially in turbulent times like these, it is important that the EU stands by its principles and protects European citizens and companies from the abuse of power by dominant tech companies.
Together with more than 75 organisations, we are calling on the negotiators of the German parties CDU/CSU and SPD to take concrete steps towards the control of digital platforms and digitalisation for the public interest. This includes the strict enforcement of EU rules, the closing of regulatory loopholes and the strengthening of public interest-oriented platform alternatives.
35 European NGOs call on the EU Commission to strictly enforce its rules against tech companies in an open letter.
How the US Department of Justice wants to break Google’s monopoly power +++ When the antitrust proceedings against Meta will start +++ How Amazon is preventing lower prices in online retail +++ Why the Federal Cartel Office cannot investigate the takeover of AI start-ups by Microsoft
According to a report by Bloomberg, the US government wants to force Google to sell Chrome. We welcome the US Department of Justice’s proposals to limit Google’s monopoly power.
In order to build a democratic digital future, the powerful tech companies must be broken up and public infrastructures strengthened. This is what we are calling for together with over 70 organizations in a new manifesto.
Following a historic ruling in August, another monopoly case against Google began in the USA on September 9. Here we explain what could be in store for Google – and why Europe should also dare to unbundle more.
The Balanced Economy Project advocates splitting up powerful companies. The new study “Breaking the Giants of Harm” provides an introduction to the instrument of unbundling.
The Digital Markets Act is intended to limit the monopoly power of tech companies. But there is a risk of inadequate enforcement. We call for strict control and more resources for effective enforcement.
Together with European partners, we have called on the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to further investigate Microsoft’s involvement in OpenAI. It is an example of the growing dominance of the big tech companies in the AI sector.
