Commission publishes Digital Markets Act feedback summary

The European Commission has published a summary of the feedback and individual submissions received during its public consultation on the ongoing review of the Digital Markets Act. The consultation attracted more than 450 contributions from a broad range of stakeholders, including SMEs, designated gatekeepers, civil society, academics, and individual citizens. Overall, respondents expressed strong support for the DMA’s objectives and acknowledged early positive effects from its implementation.

Many submissions called for targeted adjustments rather than structural change. In particular, respondents advocated stronger obligations on interoperability, access to data, and data portability, alongside additional safeguards and support measures for SMEs operating in digital markets. These contributions reflect a desire to reinforce contestability and fairness without reopening the core architecture of the regulation.

A significant number of stakeholders also encouraged the Commission to broaden the scope of the DMA. Proposals included extending its application to artificial intelligence systems and cloud services, reflecting concerns that emerging technologies may replicate gatekeeper dynamics not fully addressed by the current framework. In contrast, designated gatekeepers questioned the proportionality of certain obligations and warned of potential negative effects on innovation and user experience.

The Commission confirmed that the feedback will feed into its triennial review report, which must be submitted by 3 May 2026 to the European Parliament, the Council, and the European Economic and Social Committee. The consultation, launched on 3 July 2025, was accompanied by a call for evidence and a targeted questionnaire on artificial intelligence published on 26 August 2025, underlining the growing relevance of AI in EU competition and digital regulation.