The market study will analyse from a competition perspective selected digital markets in Poland, Latvia and Lithuania, namely online marketplaces and their ecosystems.
It will provide a mapping of the market dynamics and key actors, and an assessment of potential competition issues within each jurisdiction. This will focus in particular on the market positions of digital platforms which might not be covered by the DMA due to their national or regional focus.
This analysis will be accompanied by the identification of relevant legislation in Poland, Latvia, Lithuania, including in light of the DMA, to understand its role in framing market dynamics and competition, including for national operators vis-à-vis international platforms. Moreover, this will help understand whether there is a regulatory gap which could create obstacles to the competition authorities’ efforts in solving the identified issues.
If competition issues are identified, the OECD will provide recommendations to resolve them, within the context of the current national and European legislative frameworks, and their suitability to effectively address such issues.
The project has a duration of 21 months, and the final report will be published in spring 2026.
