Kelkoo Group was a hugely successful comparison-shopping service that was taken to a cliff edge by Google’s self-preferencing behaviour. We have been lobbying for fundamental change and fairness in global digital markets since 2011 and are one of the lead complainants in the Google Shopping case in Europe. We are in regular dialogue with global regulators who are keen to restore fair and contestable digital markets.
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“Competition is absolutely key,” says @Teresaribera, and @KelkooPolicy could not agree more. We are pleased that Commissioner-Designate Ribera is committed to the enforcement of the DMA and focussing on the worst offenders.
At the @Europarl_EN hearing, @KelkooPolicy expects @Teresaribera to emphasize the importance of fair and open digital markets for the benefit of SMEs and consumers.
Central to realizing this ambition is a strong enforcement of DMA, especially prohibition of self-preferencing.
Before the Commissioner-designate hearings, @KelkooPolicy has a clear message to deliver:
Kelkoo Group calls for strong and effective enforcement of the DMA, ensuring a fair, competitive digital market that benefits both SMEs and consumers.
🤝 Kelkoo applauds the new EU-UK Competition Cooperation Agreement, a step toward fairer competition! With UK & EU authorities teaming up on antitrust and merger probes, this pact supports cross-border fairness, benefiting businesses and consumers alike.
EU and UK conclude technical negotiations for a future competition cooperation agreement
Today, the European Commission and the UK finalised the technical discussions on a competition cooperation agreement between the EU and the UK.
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Microsoft exposes @Google for orchestrating “shadow campaigns” in #Europe, allegedly bankrolling a coalition to sway regulators against Microsoft’s cloud practices. Google is accused of hiding its role behind third-party allies to influence EU policy.
Open Cloud Coalition - Google's Shadow Campaign - Microsoft On the Issues
An astroturf group organized by Google, the Open Cloud Coalition, is launching and is designed to discredit Microsof...
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@KelkooPolicy applauds Commissioner-designates @Teresaribera & @HennaVirkkunen for committing to rigorous #DMA enforcement. Big Tech’s gatekeeping practices must be challenged to ensure fair competition, empower SMEs, and protect consumers.
EU antitrust chief nominee vows to intensify Big Tech crackdown
The woman tipped to become the European Union's next antitrust chief has pledged to intensify the bloc's crackdown ...
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David Cicilline’s exit interview from Congress
Antitrust is cool again. David Cicilline talks about his time in Congress, launching a landmark investigation into Big Tech’s abuse of digital markets and how bipartisan support was secured.
New UK Tech Bill is silver bullet to restore consumer choice, lower prices and competition
Rich Stables, CEO of Kelkoo Group comments: “Kelkoo Group was a pioneer in comparison shopping which gave consumers access to the best online shopping deals. But since Google was allowed a stranglehold on digital markets by ranking or self-preferencing its own...
Kelkoo’s DMA compliant solution for comparison-shopping
With self-preferencing behaviour banned under the Digital Markets Act, we have created a set of principles to help apply the text effectively. Our guide breaks down our proposed solution for a workable and DMA compliant remedy in Shopping....
The Digital Markets Act; A lasting legacy or missed opportunity?
For all of the promises of the DMA, it is far from being a done deal. The European Commission is firing on all cylinders but it will need resolve and stamina to stay the course. And a lot of water will pass under the bridge until we see effective enforcement. Read...
Big Tech’s catalogue of abuse
Must watch: Making the internet better for everyone; unleashing competition, freedom, and innovation for consumers and small businesses.We call on the US Senate to bring a floor vote on the American Innovation and Choice Online Act...
Dark Patterns – When Nudge Becomes Sludge
One person’s Dark Pattern may be another person’s sales funnel simplification but increasingly consumers’ ability to make a free choice online is being eroded by large platforms. Listen to experts debate Dark Patterns in our recent...
Protecting and Empowering Consumers Online – Webinar
Watch the highlights from our recent transatlantic Power to the User webinar. What are the biggest challenges to consumer choice and protection in digital markets? What more needs to be done?
How New Platform Legislation Aims to Protect and Empower Consumers Online
Global perspectives from our recent ‘Power to the User’ webinar on new legislation and antitrust enforcement in digital markets with US, EU and UK policymakers. What needs to happen to restore consumer choice and power online?
Power to the User – Webinar
Our recent transatlantic webinar is a must-watch! Congressman David Cicilline, Chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust tells it how it is – why change in the US is inevitable and that Congress is going to do its job.
Google Shopping Case Timeline
The history of the Google Shopping case dates back to over a decade. Despite investigations and fines, Google’s self-preferencing behaviour continues in the absence of an effective remedy. Scroll down to our Latest Documents Section to view the timeline.
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Google Shopping Case Timeline
The history of the Google Shopping case, investigations, and fines.
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