Apple asks EU to scrap Digital Markets Act
Apple calls for repeal or scaling back of the EU’s DMA, while the Commission rejects any rollback and intensifies enforcement under gatekeeper rules.
Google drops inter-cloud data transfer fees in Europe under EU Data Act push
Google waives inter-cloud data transfer fees in the EU and UK ahead of the EU Data Act, outpacing AWS and Microsoft and lowering costs for multicloud portability and switching.
General Court upholds Zalando DSA very large online platform designation
General Court upholds the Commission’s DSA designation of Zalando as a very large online platform, endorsing the 83+ million active recipients metric and rejecting legality and proportionality challenges.
EU fines Google €2.95 billion for distorting competition in adtech
EU fines Google €2.95 billion for adtech self-preferencing, orders structural conflict fixes within 60 days, and signals possible divestiture amid parallel US remedies proceedings.
EU Parliament Publishes Study on Artificial Intelligence and Civil Liability
The study urges an EU-wide strict liability regime for high-risk AI with a single responsible operator to ensure legal certainty, victim compensation, and harmonized rules across Member States.
Commission publishes summary of DMA decision on Apple iOS interoperability
EU orders Apple to open iOS features to third‑party devices under DMA Article 6(7), mandating free, documented APIs and parity of user experience across notifications, NFC, Wi‑Fi, audio, and casting.
European Commission launches consultation on the Digital Fairness Act
The Commission’s proposed Digital Fairness Act would tighten EU consumer protection across pricing, design, personalization, subscriptions, and influencer marketing, with consultations open through October 9, 2025.
Germany’s Digital Minister Slams AI Act Complexity
Germany’s digital minister attacks the AI Act’s complexity, backs EU‑funded AI “gigafactories,” and pledges to push autumn simplifications to make the law more innovation‑friendly.
EU confirms DSA and DMA stay untouched amid US trade talks
The Commission says the DSA and DMA will remain unchanged and omitted from the upcoming EU‑US trade statement, signaling regulatory continuity despite U.S. pressure.
U.S. Push to Weaken Digital Services Act
A U.S. State Department cable instructs diplomats to lobby EU governments to roll back the DSA, alleging free speech and cost concerns that the European Commission firmly rejects.