EUCompetition

Spain's Climate Advocate Set to Take the Helm of Europe's Antitrust Authority

8 months ago

Spain’s Minister for Ecological Transition, Teresa Ribera, is poised to become the EU's top antitrust chief, marking a significant shift in leadership within the European Commission aimed at reinforcing competitive practices across Europe. Ribera, known for her strong commitment to climate action, finds herself transitioning from environmental initiatives to overseeing antitrust regulations, an area that will test her strategic skills in a new context.

Google Accuses Microsoft of Abusing Dominance in EU Cloud Market

10 months ago

Google, in a surprising move in the European tech world, has charged Microsoft with using its dominant position to hold down competition in the EU cloud market. The accusations, in the midst of broader scrutiny of market practices by tech giants, have thus opened up the possibility of an investigatory-possibly regulatory-chain reaction inside the European Union.