EU Commission Concludes First Digital Markets Act Review
The Commission’s first DMA review confirms early benefits for competition and user choice while signaling stronger enforcement focus on cloud services and artificial intelligence.
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Google Search Faces New Data Access Obligations Under the DMA
The European Commission proposes DMA remedies requiring Google to share Search data with rivals under FRAND terms, with final measures expected by July 2026 after public consultation.
Commission declines DMA gatekeeper status for Apple Maps and Apple Ads
The Commission decided not to designate Apple Maps and Apple Ads as DMA gatekeepers, finding that despite meeting thresholds, neither service is an important gateway for business users.
EU Institutions Align on Regulatory Interplay in Digital Law Reform
EU policymakers stress that simplifying EU digital laws must preserve strong regulatory interplay between the GDPR, DSA, DMA, and AI rules to ensure consistent enforcement and protect fundamental rights.
Meta Temporary Opens WhatsApp to AI Chatbots in EU
Meta temporarily opens WhatsApp’s Business API to AI chatbots in Europe as the Commission weighs interim antitrust measures and broader competition concerns.
Google Risks New EU Antitrust Action Over Advertising Prices
EU regulators are probing whether Google unfairly inflates search ad prices, raising fresh antitrust risks for its advertising model.
Apple Ads and Apple Maps Avoid Gatekeeper Designation Under EU DMA
The European Commission ruled that Apple Ads and Apple Maps are not gatekeeper services under the DMA, citing limited EU usage and market impact, while keeping Apple’s broader gatekeeper status unchanged.
Commission publishes Digital Markets Act feedback summary
Stakeholders broadly support the DMA while urging targeted reforms, possible expansion to AI and cloud services, and stronger interoperability obligations ahead of the Commission’s 2026 review.
EU Reasserts Autonomy in Enforcing DSA and DMA
EU leaders reaffirm regulatory autonomy over DSA and DMA enforcement as US threatens measures against EU firms and Commission steps up digital platform oversight.
EU regulators approve Meta’s plan for less personalised ads under the DMA
The European Commission has accepted Meta’s new EU ad model offering users a real choice between fully personalised and less personalised ads to comply with the Digital Markets Act.