المجلة الأكادمية للبحوث القانونية والسياسية
Volume 10, Numéro 2, Pages 1379-1392
2026-09-22

The Effectiveness Of Competition Law Rules In Addressing The Abuse Of A Dominant Position In Digital Markets

Authors : Guenif Ghenima .

Abstract

Abstract: This article examines the effectiveness of Algerian competition law in addressing abuses of dominant position in digital markets. It evaluates whether traditional concepts and criteria of dominance can be applied to the digital environment and assesses the adequacy of the existing legal framework, particularly Ordinance No. 03-03 on Competition, in tackling anticompetitive practices by digital platforms. It also highlights the distinctive characteristics of digital markets and the legal challenges they create, drawing on comparative experiences, especially the European approach. Finally, it proposes developing and modernizing Algeria’s legislative framework to ensure effective competition protection in the context of ongoing digital transformation.

Keywords

Competition Law ; Abuse of Dominant Position ; Digital Markets ; Digital Platforms ; Digital Transformation