The EU ushered in a new era of digital regulation. Will the US follow suit?
30 Jun Tech & Research

The EU ushered in a new era of digital regulation. Will the US follow suit?

With the DMA and the DSA, the EU has taken the lead on regulating the global digital economy. Now it’s time for the EU and the US to become even more ambitious in aligning their agenda on internet regulation, argues Andreas Schwab
by Andreas Schwab
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