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The European Commission has published the first report on the review of the implementation of the Digital Markets Act (DMA), in which it notes that, after about two years, it already contributes to fairer and more competitive digital markets in the European Union.The DMA regulates the operation of the largest online platforms, or so-called i. gatekeepers including Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Booking, ByteDance, Meta and Microsoft. The purpose of the DMA is to limit unfair business practices by companies acting as gatekeepers to the European Unions digital economy and to provide more choice, transparency and options for other companies and end users.
According to the findings of the European Commission, concrete positive effects have already been shown. Users have more control over their personal data, greater choice of applications and digital services, and easier switching between different online platforms. At the same time, new business opportunities are opening up for smaller companies and application developers, as DMA enables greater interoperability and better access to data. The European Commission also emphasizes greater transparency in the field of digital advertising and the development of alternative application stores.
Despite the positive effects, the European Commission warns that there are still challenges in the implementation of the rules. The European Commission has already initiated infringement procedures against some companies, two procedures have already been closed, and Apple and Meta have already been fined. At the same time, the European Commission emphasizes that in the future it will pay particular attention to the control of the development of artificial intelligence and cloud computing services.
In the report, the European Commission concludes that there is currently no need to change the DMA, as it is still suitable for the rapidly changing digital environment. Instead of changes in legislation, the focus will need to be on consistent enforcement of the rules, greater transparency, and raising awareness of companies and users about the rights and possibilities brought by the DMA.
You can read more about the report on the website of the European Commission.
