AfD inquires about lobby influence on draft law
Berlin: The AfD parliamentary group has inquired about possible influence from a lobby organization on the draft law on the “Digital Markets Act” (DMA). The lawmakers want to know whether the lobby organization “Platformers for Good”, which is said to represent the interests of digital platforms such as Google, Facebook, Amazon and Apple, has been involved in the drafting process of the DMA. The German government has been asked to provide relevant documents and information by December 16, 2022.
In a statement, AfD MP Rene Springer said that the “Platformers for Good” lobby organization is suspected of having influenced the draft law in a way that benefits the interests of the represented digital platforms. According to Springer, the AfD wants to “ensure that the Digital Markets Act is not watered down by lobbyists”.
The DMA is a European Union law that aims to regulate the market power of large digital platforms. The law is intended to prevent these platforms from engaging in anti-competitive practices and to ensure fair competition in the digital market. The DMA is currently being negotiated in the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union.
The AfD’s inquiry about possible lobby influence on the DMA has been met with criticism from other political parties. The Green Party, for example, has accused the AfD of trying to undermine the DMA and to protect the interests of digital platforms. The Left Party has also criticized the AfD’s inquiry, saying that it is an attempt to delay the passage of the DMA.
The German government has not yet responded to the AfD’s inquiry. It is unclear whether the government will provide the requested documents and information.
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