Navigating the DMA

The Digital Markets Act (DMA) marks a pivotal shift in the EU's approach to regulating the digital economy, targeting powerful gatekeepers to foster fairness and contestability on digital markets. While the European Commission plays a central role in its enforcement, EU Member States are vital contributors, adding layers of complexity and nuance to the regulation's implementation.

This book offers a twofold approach: an insightful, detailed overview by the Editors, providing a cohesive analysis of the DMA's role and its interaction with broader EU and national policies, followed by expert contributions from key European jurisdictions. These national perspectives provide an exhaustive exploration of legislative initiatives, landmark cases, and enforcement practices, offering a comprehensive understanding of the DMA's implementation across the EU.

Through this structured and collaborative format, the book not only highlights the challenges of harmonizing EU and national regulatory efforts but also offers practical insights into how Member States are navigating the DMA's integration. Essential for policymakers, legal practitioners, academics and industry stakeholders, this volume serves as a definitive guide to the DMA and its transformative impact on Europe's digital markets.

Gabriella is Of Counsel at Rucellai&Raffaelli in Milan and Rome. She is a former Commissioner of the Italian Competition Authority, a former IP and Competition Law Judge at the Court of Rome and a former member of the Enlarged Board of Appeal- EBA of the European Patent Office-EPO. Gabriella is a deputy member of the Board of Appeal Committee- BOAC at the EPO. She is a Fellow of the Centre of European Law at Kings College London and teaches at the postgraduate course on Competition and Innovation at Luiss University. She has lectured in several University in Italy and abroad. Gabriella is a member of the Advisory Board of Concurrences e-Competitions Bulletin Boards and a member of the Board of Trustees of ERA (Academy of European Law) and of the Advisory Board of the ERA Forum (Journal of the Academy of European Law).

Alessandro Massolo is a Case Handler at the DG COMP, Brussels, within "the Markets and cases VI: Digital Platforms" Directorate, after having worked at the DMA task force and the Cartel Directorate. Prior, he was an economic advisor of Commissioner Gabriella Muscolo at the Italian Competition Authority. Previously, he worked at the TLC& Comunications and Credit Departments. Before joining the Italian Competition Authority, he worked at the Brattle Group. He holds a Ph.D in Law and Economics from Luiss University and a M.A. in European Law and Economic Analysis from the College of Europe. He is teaching assistant at Luiss University of Rome and holds university lectures at Bachelor and Master level. His main field of research and publications is Big data, Artificial Intelligence and regulation.