Mid-sized watchdogs should target domestic gatekeepers, Belgian enforcer says
By Anna Ferrari ( October 8, 2026, 13:30 GMT | Insight) -- A Belgian competition probe into AutoScout24's handling of data portability illustrates how mid-sized European competition authorities can complement the European Commission's Big Tech enforcement by targeting domestic digital gatekeepers, Belgian Competition Authority chief prosecutor Damien Gérard said. Concepts developed in major tech cases can also help preserve competition in emerging AI markets, he said.A Belgian competition probe into AutoScout24's handling of data portability illustrates how mid-sized European competition authorities can complement the European Commission's Big Tech enforcement by targeting domestic digital gatekeepers, Belgian Competition Authority chief prosecutor Damien Gérard said at a conference on Thursday....
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