Bonn, 15 July 2025

Press Statement of Tomaso Duso on the European Commission's envisaged Digital Networks Act

„The envisaged Digital Networks Act presents an important opportunity to modernise Europe’s digital infrastructure and regulatory framework – but not at the expense of effective competition.

A pro-competitive, market-driven telecoms sector remains the best way to promote investment, innovation, and consumer welfare. Calls for market consolidation within national markets and mandatory payments from content providers to telecoms operators lack justification and risk distorting well-functioning internet interconnection markets.

We urge the European Commission to preserve the principles of the existing competition-oriented model. Regulatory reform must be based on empirical evidence, remain proportionate, and respect the differences across national markets.

Europe should focus on completing the digital single market with competition as guiding principle. Our recommendations aim to support a future-proof regulatory framework that delivers better outcomes for consumers and businesses alike.“

Tomaso Duso
Chairman of the Monopolies Commission

Full Statement of the German Monopolies Commission on the Digital Networks Act