Europe research fellow Claire Lavin co-wrote an article arguing that Google’s proposed $32 billion acquisition of Wiz would dangerously concentrate control over Europe’s cloud security infrastructure in the hands of a U.S. tech gatekeeper, threatening competition, data governance, and digital sovereignty—and must be rigorously investigated and potentially blocked by EU regulators.
Read MoreMax von Thun, Europe Director at the Open Markets Institute, co-authored a piece with fellow Claire Lavin urging the European Commission to revise its merger guidelines. They argue that competition policy must look beyond prices to safeguard innovation, security, and democracy—ensuring a stronger and more resilient European Union.
Read MoreThe Open Markets Institute, with partners, urges the UK CMA to strengthen merger remedies to effectively address anticompetitive risks from proposed deals.
Read MoreOMI Europe director Max von Thun was quoted saying that Big Tech companies like Amazon, Meta, and Google use cosmetic changes to circumvent Europe’s Digital Markets Act.
Read MoreOMI Europe director Max von Thun was quoted for speaking on a $2 billion fine the European Commission slapped on Apple for unfair practices within its app store.
Read MoreOMI Europe director Max von Thun was quoted on the multiyear partnership between Microsoft and European AI startup Mistral..
Read MoreOMI Europe director Max von Thun was thoughts on the multiyear partnership between Microsoft and European AI startup Mistral were published.
Read MoreOMI Europe director Max von Thun points out that a fine levied by EU regulators on Apple for unfair practices in the music streaming market is insufficient.
Read MoreOMI Europe director Max von Thun quoted, commenting on how new European regulations aimed at forcing Apple to release its stranglehold over its App Store have only led Apple to issue new fees that reinforce its control.
Read MoreOpen Markets Institute Europe Director Max von Thun puts out a statement welcoming the EC on its investigation into Amazon/iRobot.
Read MoreDirector of Europe & transatlantic partnerships Max von Thun describes how merger between Vodafone and Three, two of the biggest telecoms companies in the UK will drive up prices for consumers and kill competition.
Read MoreOpen Markets Institute Europe Director Max von Thun leads an official submission to the EC alongside other partnered interest groups emphasizing the threats of Amazon’s intentions to takeover iRobot.
Read MoreThe Open Markets Institute Europe Director Max von Thun released the following statement with regard to the United Kingdom Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) issuing of provisional findings from its investigation into Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
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