CMDG — Publications

OMI on French Meta Order: ‘This Is About Sovereignty and Democracy as Much as Competition’

This decision is about European sovereignty and democracy as much as competition or bargaining power.

Press Releases, StatementsOMI EuropeJuly 9, 20262026, Politics, July 2026, Meta, facebook, CMDG, Secondary Feature

Paramount-Warner Merger Would Lead to Fewer Films, Lower Pay, and Weaker Film Industry, OMI Warns

By deepening concentration in the film and TV industry, the proposed transaction raises significant competition concerns. CMDG and Open Markets Europe call on the EU Commission to investigate the proposed merger.

Statements, Press ReleasesOMI EuropeJune 9, 2026Karina Montoya, CMDG, June 2026, 2026, Primary Feature

UK Publisher Protections a First in Holding Google Accountable in AI Content Grab

The UK Competition and Market Authority’s (CMA) will require Google to to adhere to new conduct requirements in their use of publisher content for AI Overviews. CMDG was at the forefront of urging the CMA toadopt remedies to level the playing field with publishers in the transition to AI-enabled search.