Pay or consent: Meta got slapped with a € 200 non-compliance fine—but the real story is what comes next. The Commission’s Article 5(2) decision could rewrite the future of behavioral advertising. Curious how this will reshape Meta’s business model? Dive into our latest blog for the full story. By Team SCiDA Meta’s “pay or consent” […]
Apple’s Anti-Steering Aches: Key Takeaways from the first DMA Non-Compliance Decision
The European Commission has published its first-ever DMA non-compliance decision—and Apple is the unlucky (or lucky, depending on how you look at it) first subject. In a 68-page takedown, the Commission unpacks Apple’s creative approach to steering restrictions: multiple business terms, multiple hoops for developers to jump through, and a web of conditions that, in […]
SCiDA BULLETIN: OPPORTUNITIES & UPDATES
As we move through an eventful 2025 full of developments in digital markets, we’re pleased to share some exciting news from the Shaping Competition in the Digital Age (SCiDA) project—ranging from open positions, a team promotion, the launch of the SCiDA Database and some latest publications. SCiDA is a joint UK-German research initiative, funded by […]
Better late than never: DMA Non-Compliance Day
The long-awaited first non-compliance decisions under the DMA are finally out. Apple and Meta have been fined EUR 500 and 200 million respectively. While everyone can now be relieved that DMA enforcement has not been consigned to oblivion (or turned into a counter-tariff bargaining chip), a few question marks remain. To start with the obvious: […]
This is no big deal: Europe must stand strong on Big Tech
Europe must stand strong on Big Tech and enforce the DMA, say Monika Schnitzer and Rupprecht Podszun. They also argue in favour of an independent European enforcement agency.
Decision Day: The German Federal Court of Justice confirms Apple’s paramount significance for competition across markets under Sec. 19a para. 1 GWB
Another victory for the Bundeskartellamt! The German Supreme Court (BGH) confirmed that Apple is an undertaking of paramount significance for competition across markets (UPSCAM) pursuant to Sec. 19a para. 1 GWB. Although the full decision is not out yet, today’s press release already gives us an idea of what the BGH has been thinking about […]
One Year of DMA Compliance: Time to Grade the Homework
One Year of DMA Compliance: Time to Grade the Homework The digital gatekeepers have provided their second round of compliance reports to the DMA units in the European Commission. Our SCiDA Team took a close look. Here is our report! Big Tech’s DMA homework is in—and it spans a whopping 1214 pages. From detailed disclosures […]
A Report from the Court Room Part II: Apple’s paramount significance for competition across markets on trial
Germany had its second and, for the moment, last round of hearings concerning a designation by the Bundeskartellamt under Sec. 19a para. 1 GWB! A lot of what was discussed seemed like a déjà-vu for those who have followed Amazon’s line of arguments back in April 2024. But the hardware icon Apple has also tried […]
Platform for the study of systemic risk: Art. 40(4) DSA and the draft delegated act
In this week’s blog, we put the DMA’s little sister into the spotlight, the Digital Services Act (DSA), and explore an important topic for the academic community: Art. 40(4) DSA. This provision grants researchers the right to request data from very large online platforms and search engines in order to study systemic risks. Juliane Mendelsohn, […]
SCiDA’s Digital Regulation Review of 2024
2024 is coming to an end and what a year for Shaping Competition in the Digital Age! The DMA picked up steam with record pace, we have a new EU Commissioner for competition and a new law in the UK (DMCCA) – to name only a few developments of a packed year. 2024 has proven […]