Fairness in the Digital Markets Act

Hoffmann, Linus J. (2023) Fairness in the Digital Markets Act. European Papers, 8 (1). pp. 17-23. ISSN 2499-7498 (https://doi.org/10.15166/2499-8249/631)

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Abstract

The notion of “fairness” is ubiquitous in the Digital Markets Act (“DMA”). Yet, its meaning remains elusive. This piece considers different ways to interpret fairness in the context of the DMA and explores whether the notion could become an evaluative principle for gatekeeper compliance with the obligations in arts 5 and 6.