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EU must force Google to comply with the DMA
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.
Open letter: Protecting democracy, promoting the public interest
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.
German election programs in check
Do the election manifestos of the major parties have the power of the big companies in mind? What do they say about the monopoly power of the big tech companies and their dominance in AI? How do they view market power in the food sector, unfair trade practices and inflation? How would you like to develop competition law further?
Rebalance Now is growing
We are delighted that Aline Blankertz will be joining our team as Tech Economy Lead from March 1! Aline is an economist and, in addition to her experience in digital and data policy, brings many years of practice in competition economic analysis to us. Her arrival is made possible by a grant from Stiftung Mercator GmbH for Rebalance Now, for which we would like to express our sincere thanks.
After Trump’s inauguration: NGOs call on the EU to take a clear stance against the influence of tech companies
35 European NGOs call on the EU Commission to strictly enforce its rules against tech companies in an open letter.
Tech companies under pressure – a news overview
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
Splitting up Google is the right way to go
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.
Beyond Big Tech – A manifesto for a new digital economy
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.
Why Google should be broken up now
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.
Breaking up powerful companies – an introduction
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.
A wake-up call: rising price mark-ups at supermarkets
The Monopolies Commission has presented new data on market concentration and price trends in the food sector. Supermarkets and manufacturers are winning, farmers are losing. A problematic development.
Rebalancing Europe – a new agenda against monopoly power
Fourteen NGOs from all over Europe are calling for a change of course in EU competition policy in a manifesto published today. The current approach is not effective enough to prevent the concentration of power.
