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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Landmark victory for Small Tech
Legal certainty at last - the EC’s Google Shopping Decision was upheld, almost 15 years after the investigation was first opened. Good for competition and consumer welfare.
How will gatekeepers leverage AI to frustrate the DMA?
Will Big Tech‘s dominance be further entrenched by generative AI – which in turn could derail the success of the DMA? Read more.
Will Google finally be stopped in its tracks in 2024?
Our CEO Richard Stables reflects on the past year in global digital markets – and what to expect in 2024?
30 CSSs sign Open Letter to Commissioner Reynders
With DMA compliance in March 2024, Google continues to double down on self-preferencing. 30 CSSs call on the EC for swift and firm enforcement. Read here for the full letter.
The race is on to regulate Big Tech.
The EU and UK are leading the way. Will it be a case of ‘winner takes it all?’ Or is global co-operation and convergence more important? Read our latest blog here.
EU and UK approaches to digital markets regulation – can they lead the way in best practice?
Tune into our latest webinar to hear experts debate how the UK’s DMCC Bill and Europe’s DMA will deliver competition, innovation and choice.
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...
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...
Latest Documents
Landmark victory for small tech
Open letter to Members of the European Parliament
MEPs must keep the spotlight on the Digital Markets Act and ensure effective enforcement.
DMA Letter to Commissioner Vestager
How will gatekeepers leverage AI to frustrate the DMA?
“Will Big Tech’s AI distractions derail the DMA?” Five stellar panellists discuss the concerns and challenges around DMA compliance The European Commission must designate more services [in the DMA] and have more resources to deal with the complexities of digital...
DMA; Google’s trade-offs: business model or consumer choice, surely?
So, after first presenting some very general ideas for DMA compliance in December 2022, Google has now finally begun testing changes on general search pages (supposedly) to comply with the ban on self-preferencing. Google previewed the changes at a workshop in...
Antitrust and competition in global digital markets in 2023: What lessons have been learnt?
CSSs Open Letter to Commissioner Reynders
Will the DMA’s success be derailed by Big Tech’s AI Distractions?
DMA/DMU: What’s in a letter?
The Digital Markets Act; A lasting legacy or missed opportunity?
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