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A New Era In Digital Markets:The Competition Authority's 2024-2028 Strategic Plan Published

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The Competition Authority ("the Authority") has published its 2024-2028 Strategic Plan ("the Strategic Plan") with the aim of adapting to the rapidly evolving dynamics of digital markets...

TurkeyAntitrust/Competition Law
Erva Çolak Tuncel
Erva Çolak Tuncel
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The Competition Authority ("the Authority") has published its 2024-2028 Strategic Plan ("the Strategic Plan") with the aim of adapting to the rapidly evolving dynamics of digital markets and maintaining a competitive economic order. Developed in light of recent shifts in the global competitive environment, the Strategic Plan focuses on new regulations in digital markets and emerging technologies. The Authority aims to ensure fair and competitive markets through this plan, with a clear focus on enhancing consumer welfare.

Digital Transformation and Regulatory Updates in Legislative Analysis

A key component of the Strategic Plan is the legislative analysis, which highlights the necessity for the Authority to align with regulatory requirements in digital markets. In this context, updating competition legislation to meet the demands of digital transformation is emphasized. The current version of Article 6 of Law No. 4054, which deals with abuse of dominance, does not adequately

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