Adapting the Competition Policy for the Digital Age

Nowadays, the use of digital services is indispensable to the daily activity of businesses or end users. Digital services and online platforms in particular have contributed to the internal market by opening new business opportunities and increasing consumer choice and competitiveness. Currently, Europe's digital economy comprises over 10,000 online platforms. Most of these online platforms are SMEs. Nevertheless, a small number of online platforms have captured the biggest share of the overall value generated and have consolidated their position in the digital market. These online platforms, known as ‘gatekeepers’ which have a significant impact on the internal market, are likely to lead to unfair practices and conditions for business users as well as for the end.

Event hosted by Prof. Dr. Maximilian Mayer, Junior-Professor of International Relations and Global Politics of Technology, University of Bonn