In the second of two articles (read the first part here), Ioannis Lianos discusses how the incipient ideas and suggestions Mario Draghi presents in his report on the future of competition in the European Union could be developed into real-world policy.
In the first of two articles, Ioannis Lianos analyzes the implications of Mario Draghi’s report on the future of European Union competitiveness. He explores its suggestions for protecting competition, moving to an ex-ante regulatory regime, and moving beyond traditional consumer welfare goals, dispelling exegesis from those who cite the report in support of and against current competition policies.
The growing consensus that Big Tech platforms need to be restrained creates a unique opportunity for international cooperation among antitrust enforcers. The complexity of...