4
Jul
2022
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Digital Services Act - Digital Markets Act (debate)
Mr President, thank you very much. Ladies and Gentlemen, We want a digital single market that has fewer barriers to trade between Member States to build economic prosperity. We all know the tangible benefits of the development of the Digital Single Market. Consumers have access to fast-growing new products, lower prices, wider choice and better quality goods. The Digital Single Market also means the development of modern business and administrative models. Our work on two legislative acts will translate directly into the regulation of the activities of online platforms, which are used today by almost every inhabitant of the European Union. We ensured more certainty for people buying goods online and protection of freedom of speech on large social networks. I see the compromise reached in the trilogues as a step forward. Nevertheless, in line with our demands and in the interest of consumers benefiting from the digital economy, I believe that regulatory dialogue should be strengthened, national consumer and competition authorities strengthened, and that the European Commission, as the overarching institution ensuring proper compliance with the adopted law, should enforce it effectively in all Member States.