Activity Tracker
The DPA Activity Tracker provides our latest information on developments in legislatures, judiciaries and the executive branches of G20, EU member states and Switzerland.
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Commission investigation into Apple over qualification of iPadOS as a core platform service under the Digital Markets Act
Issued European Commission ruling designating Apple's iPadOS as a core platform service under the Digital Markets Act
On 29 April 2024, the European Commission designated Apple's operating system for tablets, iPadOS, as a gatekeeper under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), following an investigation initiated on 5 September 2023. The investigation was opened to assess …
FAS investigation into OZON over alleged violation of antimonopoly laws
Issued FAS warning to OZON for alleged signs of antimonopoly law violations
On 26 April 2024, the Russian Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) issued a warning to OZON, a leading e-commerce platform in Russia, for engaging in practices that allegedly violate the country's antimonopology laws. The FAS's concerns include the im…
AGCM Investigation into Amazon for alleged unfair commercial practices concerning "recurring purchase" option
Issued AGCM decision in investigation into Amazon for unfair commercial practices concerning "recurring purchase" option including EUR 10 million fine
On 24 April 2024, the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) sanctioned Amazon with a fine of EUR 10 million for unfair commercial practices. In particular, the AGCM investigated Amazon's practice on pre-selection of the "recurring purchase" option fo…
CMA investigation into partnerships between Microsoft and Mistral AI, and Amazon and Anthropic, and Microsoft's hiring of former employees and related arrangements with Inflection AI
Opened consultation on partnerships between Microsoft and Mistral AI, and Amazon and Anthropic, and Microsoft’s hiring of former employees and related arrangements with Inflection AI
On 24 April 2024, the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) opened a public consultation on the partnerships between Microsoft and Mistral AI, and Amazon and Anthropic, and Microsoft’s hiring of former employees and related arrangements with In…
BEREC's report on the entry of large content and application providers into the markets for electronic communications networks and services
Closed consultation on BEREC's report on the entry of large content and application providers into the markets for electronic communications networks and services
On 24 March 2024, the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) closed the public consultation on the report on the entry of Large content and application providers (CAPs) into the markets for electronic communications networ…
KFTC Inquiry into Baedal Minjok, Yogiyo, Coupang Eats, Ddingyo and Wemepo regarding the market structure
Issued report on the implementation and reevaluation of self-regulation measures
On 23 April 2024, the Korean Fair Trade Commission (FTC) published a report reviewing platforms such as Baedal Minjok, Yogiyo, Coupang Eats, Ddingyo and Wemepo. The document discusses the results of the implementation and reevaluation of the self-re…
Market Study on Artificial Intelligence and Competition in India
Opened consultation for proposals on AI and Competition Market Study
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) initiated a consultation on 22 April 2024, inviting proposals for a Market Study on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Competition in India, with a submission deadline of 3 June 2024. The study aims to explore…
JFTC investigation Google LLC regarding potential violations of competition law regarding the provision of technologies
Issued approval by JFTC regarding Google LLC's Commitment Plan to Address Anti-Competitive Concerns
On 22 April 2024, the Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) approved a Commitment Plan submitted by Google LLC, aimed at addressing concerns over potential anti-competitive practices in the provision of search engine and search advertising technologies…
FCC investigation into state of competition in the communications marketplace
Opened FCC Consultation into state of competition in the communications marketplace
On 22 April 2024, the Office for Economics and Analytics of the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) opened a public consultation on the state of competition in the communications marketplace. The consultation remains open until 6 June 2024. Bienn…
Competition Bureau inquiry into artificial intelligence and competition
Opened consultation on Competition Bureau inquiry into artificial intelligence and competition
On 20 March 2024, the Competition Bureau of Canada published a discussion paper and initiated a public consultation on artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on competition in Canada until 4 May 2024. The discussion paper outlines information o…