The European Union Digital Single Market: Europe's Digital Transformation

The European Commission has proposed the Digital Service Act and the Digital Market Act to regulate the EU Digital Single Market (DSM) and improve conditions for users of the digital economy. This book analyzes the impact of digital technologies on specific markets and the EU DSM from a legal and economic perspective, comparing Poland to other EU member states and non-EU members. It addresses areas such as online platforms, freedom of speech, e-commerce, digital levy, energy infrastructure, and the labor market, highlighting opportunities and threats related to the functioning of the digital market. Chapters 1 and 2 are available for free in PDF format as Open Access.

Format: Hardback
Length: 164 pages
Publication date: 22 March 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The European Commission has unveiled two groundbreaking policies, the Digital Service Act and the Digital Market Act, with the aim of regulating a substantial portion of the EU Digital Single Market (DSM). This move mirrors the establishment of the traditional internal market in the early 1990s, seeking to enhance conditions within the EU DSM to ensure it is both free and fair while also prioritizing user safety in the digital economy.

This comprehensive interdisciplinary book delves into the profound impact of digital technologies on various markets and the broader society and economy. It identifies and evaluates the distinct characteristics, complexities, trends, and dimensions of the EU DSM, offering a legal and economic perspective, as well as a Polish perspective. Poland is showcased as one of the EU countries actively contributing to the formation of the EU DSM, alongside an analysis of its performance compared to other EU member states and non-EU members.

The book addresses a range of critical areas where the implications of digitalization are particularly evident and of significant importance to the average individual. These include prominent online platforms, the freedom of speech, e-commerce, digital levies, energy infrastructure, and the labor market. The authors have presented both opportunities and threats associated with the functioning of the digital market, recognizing that these challenges and opportunities are prevalent in highly developed countries while also reflecting the unique features of the EU DSM.

The foundation of the considerations in this book lies in the diverse experiences of EU member states. By examining these experiences, the book contributes to the ongoing public discourse on the role of the digital economy in the contemporary world. It serves as a valuable resource for students and researchers in economics, law, and international relations, providing insights and perspectives that will aid in their understanding of this rapidly evolving field.

Weight: 404g
Dimension: 165 x 241 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032201597