Log in or register
Share on LinkedInShare on LinkedIn

ARTICLE · 23 JUNE 2016

German Competition Authority Publishes Working Paper On Market Power Of Digital Platforms And Networks

Milbank
Milbank
Contributor
Milbank

Milbank

Milbank has been in London for over 40 years, assisting clients with their most complex,...

View firm profile
Explore more from Milbank

On 9 June 2016, the German Federal Cartel Office ("FCO") published a working paper on "The Market Power of Platforms and Networks".

GermanyAntitrust/Competition Law
Alexander Rinne
Alexander Rinne
Fiona Schaeffer
Fiona Schaeffer
Moritz Lichtenegger
Moritz Lichtenegger
Kimberley Piro
Kimberley Piro
Author LinkedIn connections

On 9 June 2016, the German Federal Cartel Office ("FCO") published a working paper on "The Market Power of Platforms and Networks" in which it analyzes the competition law concepts used to delineate markets and determine market power in the context of digital platforms and networks. This working paper complements the German and French competition authorities' recent report on "Competition Law and Data" (see our Client Alert dated 17 May 2016) and is further proof of an increasing relevance of competition law in the digital economy.

WORKING PAPER ON MARKET POWER OF PLATFORMS AND NETWORKS

European competition authorities including the FCO currently devote significant efforts to applying traditional antitrust laws to the digital economy. According to Andreas Mundt, president of the FCO,

We operate a free-to-view policy, asking only that you register in order to read all of our content. Please login or register to view the rest of this article.

Register for freeORLog in

View source

Related Articles

Legal Intelligence Newsletters: sign up for the latest legal and regulatory news on your chosen topics

Read more about

Related Comparative Guides

See more popular content from

Article

European Commission –Investigation Opened Into Possible Gun-Jumping In XXXLutz's Acquisition Of Porta

The European Commission has launched a formal investigation into potential gun-jumping violations by XXXLutz and Porta regarding XXXLutz's proposed acquisition of Porta, an Austria-Germany furniture retail transaction announced in January 2025. The investigation examines whether the parties may have implemented the merger before obtaining required regulatory approval, despite the transaction having an EU dimension requiring Commission notification.
GermanyAntitrust/Competition Law
NAZALI Attorney Partnership
NAZALI Attorney Partnership
Article

German Merger Control Amendments: Easing Filings And Process While Widening The Net For AI Partnerships

Germany is set to raise merger control thresholds and introduce a new "phase 0" filing process for transactions caught by the transaction value test. The proposed 12th amendment to the German Competition Act also includes subtle but significant changes that could enable the Federal Cartel Office to more easily scrutinize AI partnerships and other non-traditional deals.
GermanyAntitrust/Competition Law
A&O Shearman
A&O Shearman
Article

U.S. Treasury Department Proposes To Expand Outbound Investment Rule

The U.S. Treasury Department has proposed sweeping expansions to the Outbound Investment Rule program that would dramatically increase oversight of American investments in strategic sectors abroad. The proposed regulations would add hypersonic systems, advanced aerospace, and biotechnologies to existing restrictions on semiconductors, AI, and quantum computing, while designating Russia, Iran, Cuba, and North Korea as countries of concern.
United StatesGovernment, Public Sector
Milbank
Milbank
Article

CFTC Proposes A Comprehensive Framework For Prediction Markets: Key Takeaways From The Notice Of Proposed Rulemaking

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has proposed sweeping amendments to clarify when prediction market contracts on sports, elections, and entertainment are permissible under federal law. The rulemaking introduces a structured framework for evaluating event contracts, defining key terms like "gaming" and establishing criteria to assess whether such markets serve legitimate hedging and price discovery functions or cross the line into prohibited territory. At stake is the future of prediction markets in
United StatesFinance and Banking
Milbank
Milbank
Article

Power Play: DOJ’s Antitrust Division Puts Electricity Markets, And Digital Infrastructure Under The Microscope

The Department of Justice's Antitrust Division has signaled renewed scrutiny of electricity generation and data center transactions, marking its first structural relief requirement in a generation merger since 2011. Milbank attorneys examine the implications of the DOJ's December 2025 action requiring divestiture of six power plants in Constellation Energy's $26.6 billion Calpine acquisition.
United StatesAntitrust/Competition Law
Milbank
Milbank