The aim is to “identify potential areas for improvement” in the law and address “emerging challenges, such as the introduction of AI-based services”.
This is the first review of the DMA, which the Commission is required to carry out by May 3, 2026, and every three years thereafter.
The review will assess how effectively the law’s provisions ensure contestable and fair markets, as well as their impact on business users and on end users.
An initial public consultation opened on July 3 and will remain open until September 24, 2025.
It will also examine whether additional measures are needed to strengthen the effectiveness of the DMA. Based on the contributions received, the Commission will prepare an impact assessment report to be submitted to the European Parliament, the Council and the European Economic and Social Committee.
The DMA is a cornerstone of European digital legislation, designed to prevent large online platforms from acting as “gatekeepers” - private players that can impose rules on digital markets.
Gatekeeper status applies to companies that control at least one of the so-called core platform services, such as online marketplaces, app stores, search engines, social networking services, cloud services or digital advertising.
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