Ep 52: Antitrust and Populism with Dr Assimakis Komninos
Update: 2023-11-05
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In this episode, Dr. Assimakis Komninos, Partner, White & Case, Brussels discusses with Aditya Trivedi and Ritika Ghosh about Antitrust and Populism - Emerging Global trends. They discuss the evolving relation between populism and antitrust in today's global landscape. Dr. Komninos, drawing on his extensive research and expertise, shed light on the influence of populist movements and political pressures on antitrust decisions in different jurisdictions, providing notable examples of how these forces shape policies and enforcement. Populist sentiments were shown to particularly target big tech companies, raising concerns about their market power and influencing the regulatory landscape in the digital sphere. Dr. Komninos also emphasized the tension between economic theories and populist-driven policies, examining how regulators navigate these challenges. Dr. Komninos shared insights into the European Union's response to populism in its competition policy. Looking ahead, the discussion pondered the most pressing issues at the intersection of antitrust and populism in the coming years.
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