The new electronic communications and digital infrastructure regulatory framework: what does the economic evidence say? (Part 2 of 2)
On Thursday 23 October in Brussels, Oxera hosted a roundtable discussion entitled ‘The new electronic communications and digital infrastructure regulatory framework: what does the economic evidence say?’. In the second of a two-part series, we share insights from this productive debate. The discussion took place in the context of an… Read More
The new electronic communications and digital infrastructure regulatory framework: what does the economic evidence say? (Part 1 of 2)
On Thursday 23 October in Brussels, Oxera hosted a roundtable discussion entitled ‘The new electronic communications and digital infrastructure regulatory framework: what does the economic evidence say?’. In the first of a two-part series, we share insights from this productive debate. The discussion took place in the context of an… Read More
Justice for hire? Opportunities and challenges in third-party litigation funding in competition collective actions
In many jurisdictions, collective actions in competition law have become an important route for consumers and businesses to seek redress. Yet these cases are costly and complex. Third-party litigation funding (TPLF) has emerged as a central mechanism for making them viable. Recent UK experience provides important lessons on the opportunities… Read More
Oxera AI policy map – October 2025
Drawing on Oxera’s combined expertise in digital policy and regulation, as well as in analytics, data science and AI, we have developed a database that tracks key national and supranational AI policy developments across the European Economic Area (EEA) and the UK. This curated collection brings together legal texts, strategy… Read More
The role of regulation in spurring innovation and growth in the EU and the UK
Since the 2008 financial crisis, both the EU and the UK have experienced sustained periods of low growth and weak productivity. The COVID-19 pandemic further exacerbated these trends, and their share of global GDP has continued to decline, especially relative to the US and emerging economies. This has provoked scrutiny… Read More
A map of AI policies in the EEA and UK
Oxera offers an overview of AI-related policies in EEA countries and the UK through an interactive map. This AI Policy Map allows users to follow developments in AI regulation and examine national policy approaches in more detail. Artificial intelligence (AI) is driving technological change at an unprecedented pace, transforming industries,… Read More
Podcasts
One year on: developments in artificial intelligence (AI)
In this episode, one year on from their conversation in the very first Top of the Agenda podcast, Dr Helen Jenkins welcomes back Professor Richard Susskind CBE. Together they delve into the themes in Professor Susskind’s new book, ‘How to think about AI: A guide for the perplexed’, and share… Read More
Economics of the Data Act: part 2
As the world becomes increasingly interconnected through smart devices and data-driven technologies, there challenges and opportunities presented by the data created in this process 1. Recognising this, the European Commission (EC) has introduced its Data Act, a landmark regulation designed to set clear guidelines for accessing and… Read More
Investing in distribution: ED3 and beyond
In the first quarter of this year the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC)1 published its vision for the UK’s electricity distribution network. Below, we review this in the context of Ofgem’s consultation on RIIO-ED32 and its published responses. One of the policy priorities is to ensure… Read More
Boosting growth, competitiveness and productivity in the EU and UK
Low economic growth is a current challenge for most major European economies, especially given the new fiscal burden of increased defence spending. Funding social challenges—such as climate change, the digital transition and European security—requires either some parts of society to be worse off, or that economies generate new sources of… Read More