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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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.
Antitrust Summer is on!
There is a once in a generation opportunity to rein in the Big Tech monopolies that have wrecked small businesses and harmed consumers. Congress is planning to vote on a major antitrust package by the end of the month. The American Innovation and Choice Online Act...
Crying Wolf and Crocodile Tears: Big Tech Will Try Anything to Avoid Antitrust Norms
Alarm bells are ringing for Big Tech on Capitol Hill. Antitrust legislation that bans self-preferencing – a tactic Big Tech uses to bury competition by using its platform dominance to favor its own products – is firmly back on the agenda. The updated version of the...
Google, Facebook, Amazon – the rise of the mega-corporations
A 'must watch' - a compelling short film by DW Documentary - 'Google, Facebook, Amazon - the rise of the mega-corporations'. Hear how the power and abuse of Big Tech have hurt small businesses/owners. Is corporate power here...
Antitrust Enforcement in Digital Markets
Interaction between antitrust and the Digital Markets Act
Fight For the Future Coalition
With bipartisan tech antitrust bills moving in Congress, a coalition of small and medium sized technology companies, and civil society organizations are launching a new campaign, “Antitrust Day” to garner support. In addition to sending a letter to Congress asking them to vote in favor of the bills, the coalition is calling on the public to combine their voices on April 4th by contacting their federal representatives and urging them to vote “yes” on these bills to restore competition, innovation, and choice online.
The Table Is Set to Rein in Big Tech
Morning ConsultThe COVID-19 pandemic is entering its second wave, opening the way for Big Tech to grow further and entrench control over the global economy. Mom and pop shops have been decimated by the commercial shutdown tied to the disease, and the digital behemoths – Google, Amazon, Facebook and Apple – have stepped in to extend their dominance in industries ranging from online shopping, health care and entertainment to education and cybersecurity.
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