The issue of whether a definition for online platforms is relevant, as suggested in the draft “Juvin/Virkunnen” report, is dividing MEPs.
During a joint meeting of the industry (ITRE) and consumer rights (IMCO) committees on 20 March, several MEPs spoke in favour of developing different categories.
The own initiative report by Philippe Juvin (EPP, France) and Henna Virkunnen (EPP, Finland) follows the Commission communication on the prospects and challenges for platforms in Europe. This...