In this episode, Anush and Kena are joined by Jasper van den Boom, Assistant Professor of EU Competition Law at Leiden University's Europa Institute and Associate of the SCiDA project, for an in-depth conversation exploring the cutting edge of digital market regulation. The three engage in a lively debate about what the designation process entails across the EU, UK, and Germany, examining best practices and critical timing challenges in digital market enforcement. They also tackle bigger questions: Is digital market regulation going too far, or is it not doing enough? How is the regulatory landscape affecting the investment climate in the EU and UK?

In this first part of their two-part series on the SCiDA podcast, Jasper explains how his research on business ecosystems has shaped regulatory thinking and explores the pathways from academic research to real-world policy implementation. Part two will dive into Jasper's book "Regulating Competition in the Digital Network Industry," published by Cambridge University Press. Whether you're a competition law practitioner, policy maker, or simply interested in how digital markets are being reshaped, this conversation offers essential insights into the future of digital competition regulation.