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June 25, 2025
Published by EPICENTER on June 25, 2025
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Effective regulation should serve as a catalyst – not a constraint – for innovation and long-term competitiveness. In digital markets, where business models evolve rapidly, fixed regulatory benchmarks – such as market share or price levels – can unintentionally stifle the dynamism that drives progress. The European Union’s (EU’s) Digital Markets Act (DMA), though ambitious in its objective of curbing the dominance of Big Tech gatekeepers, risks locking digital markets into rigid structures by imposing one-size-fits-all obligations that are ill-suited to the iterative and experimental nature of innovation.
April 2, 2025
Published by KEFiM on April 2, 2025
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As Donald Trump returns to office, the US and global economic landscape are set for significant shifts. His administration’s approach to trade, taxation, and deregulation is expected to reshape markets, potentially benefiting domestic industries while increasing uncertainty for global supply chains.
March 19, 2025
Published by EPICENTER on March 19, 2025
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Economic inequality is often used to justify state intervention in Europe, but historical data suggests economic freedom is more effective in reducing poverty and improving prosperity.
March 11, 2025
Published by IBL on March 11, 2025
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As the Digital Markets Act (DMA) enters its implementation phase, the European Commission is investigating whether the proposed solutions of dominant tech firms (gatekeepers) comply with the mandates of the DMA.
October 23, 2024
Published by EPICENTER on October 23, 2024
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Central bank digital currency (CBDC) projects are gaining momentum worldwide. The European Central Bank (ECB) is no exception.
August 16, 2024
Published by IEA on August 16, 2024
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Recent calls from European Parliament groups for a dedicated EU Commissioner on Housing highlight the growing concern over housing challenges across Europe.
