Reflections Of Digital Transformation On Competition Law: Turkish Competition Authority Publishes Digital Markets Study

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The increased use of the internet and the rapid advancement of technology have profoundly affected the business models and operating principles of undertakings all over the world. Consumer preferences in digital markets have also changed as a result of this transformation. Accordingly, Turkish Competition Authority ("Authority") conducted a study on which competitive interventions might be appropriate for the structure and functioning of digital markets under Turkish competition law, how competition law and policy may be shaped in the near future, and consequently the policy changes required in these markets. The final version of the Digital Markets Study ("Study"), was published on the Authority's website on 18 April 2023. The Authority's announcement which contains a link to the Study is available here (in Turkish).