Competition policy

Making the most of Europe’s anti-subsidy probe into Chinese electric vehicles

The EU anti-subsidy investigation into EVs from China is a reminder of the need for a new EU green industrial policy strategy.

Competition with politicisation is not competition, it’s harmful protectionism

The European Union should reaffirm the principle that undue interference in competition enforcement is protectionism that has negative effects.

What does the row over EVP Vestager’s pick for Chief Economist of DG Comp mean for the EU?

The unjustified campaign against the nomination of Fiona Scott Morton

Critics argue that her US citizenship and previous work for US tech giants might undermine Brussels’s efforts to tackle big-tech market power.

Competition in generative artificial intelligence foundation models

This working paper examines how competition in foundation models (FMs) works.

What should be done about Google’s quasi-monopoly in search? Mandatory data sharing versus AI-driven technological competition

This paper explores the crucial role of search engines in modern digital economies and their impact on user welfare.

European Commission antitrust case targets Google’s dominance of online ad-space buying

The European Commission for the first time is considering forcing Google to divest part of its advertising services.

Antitrust issues raised by answer engines

This paper outlines some early antitrust issues related to answer engines and the response competition authorities should adopt.

The age of competition in generative artificial intelligence has begun

Competition in generative artificial intelligence spurs disruptive, potentially beneficial innovations, but not without costs and risks.

Will Germany interfere in Brussels’ efforts to tame big tech?

Germany is leading the race to tame big tech. But does the EU need an antitrust enforcement competitor?

Has the Digital Markets Act got it wrong on app stores?

The app-store obligations in the European Union’s Digital Markets Act are unlikely to weaken the market power of Apple and Google.

Deglobalisation and Protectionism

This paper presents a data-driven examination of whether deglobalisation has happened and whether protectionism was the cause.

With a little help from some friends: coordinating Digital Markets Act enforcement

Digital Markets Act enforcement will be much more effective if EU member national authorities are involved

How the European Union can best apply the Digital Markets Act

The European Union’s new Digital Markets Act will enable the European Commission to get ahead of potential anti-competitive behaviour.