Examining the Brussels Effect of the EU’s Digital Markets Act
Is the Digital Markets Act going global? The European Union’s Digital Markets Act
marks a major shift in digital competition regulation – moving from traditional ex
post enforcement to a proactive, ex ante regime targeting digital platform
‘gatekeepers’. Promoted as a blueprint for global digital regulation, the DMA is
already influencing legislative agendas beyond Europe. This webinar explores
new research that traces the DMA’s impact on emerging digital competition
frameworks in Brazil, India, and Japan. Through a comparative legal lens, the
study reveals how these jurisdictions have engaged with, adapted, or departed
from the DMA model to suit their institutional, economic, and political contexts.
The session will examine what this tells us about the prospects for international
regulatory convergence and the limits of the so-called ‘Brussels Effect’ in the
digital economy.
Participants:
Dr. Aaron Lane is a Senior Fellow at the GW Competition & Innovation Lab at The
George Washington University. His research is focused on the intersection of
regulation and innovation and has internationally recognised expertise on the
regulation of blockchain and cryptocurrency. He holds degrees in commerce and
law from Deakin University, Australia, and a PhD from RMIT University, Australia.
In addition to his academic roles, Aaron practices as a Barrister (independent
counsel) at the Victorian Bar.
Anna Moskal is a lawyer whose work sits at the nexus of technology, law, and
economics – exploring how regulatory frameworks can keep pace with digital
development. Her areas of expertise include the sharing economy, digital
markets, and EU Law. She holds a Master of Laws and a Master of International
Relations with First Class Honours from the Jagiellonian University, Poland. Anna
is currently completing her PhD in international and comparative law at Monash
University, Australia.
