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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European Commission specification proceeding to support Google comply with obligation to share search data under Digital Markets Act
European Commission closes consultation on its preliminary findings against Google over alleged non-compliance with search data sharing obligations under Digital Markets Act
On 1 May 2026, the European Commission closes its consultation on preliminary findings sent to Google, outlining proposed measures to ensure compliance with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in the context of specification proceedings opened on 27 Janua…
Review of Audiovisual and Media Services Directive
European Commission closes consultation on review of Audiovisual Media Services Directive
On 1 May 2026, the European Commission (EC) closes the consultation on the planned review of the Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD). The consultation opened on 10 February 2026. The review, required under Article 33 AVMSD and planned in th…
Revised Technology Transfer Block Exemption Regulation
Technology Transfer Block Exemption Regulation enters into force
On 1 May 2026, the Technology Transfer Block Exemption Regulation (TTBER) enters into force, replacing the previous regulatory framework for technology licensing. The regulation exempts certain categories of technology transfer agreements from the p…
European Parliament resolution on cyberbullying and online harassment
European Parliament adopted resolution on cyberbullying and online harassment
On 30 April 2026, the European Parliament adopted a resolution on the need for targeted criminal provisions and platforms' responsibility to effectively address cyberbullying and online harassment (2026/2693(RSP)). The resolution calls on the Commis…
Resolution on enforcement measures against digital gatekeepers
European Parliament adopted resolution on enforcement of Digital Markets Act
On 30 April 2026, the European Parliament adopted resolution on the enforcement of the Digital Markets Act (2026/2596(RSP)), tabled on 22 April 2026. The resolution called on the European Commission to make full use of all enforcement instruments un…
European Commission amended merger guidelines
European Commission opened consultation on draft EU merger guidelines
On 30 April 2026, the European Commission opened a consultation on draft EU merger guidelines, open until 26 June 2026, intended to replace the existing Horizontal and Non-Horizontal Merger Guidelines. The draft establishes a unified framework for m…
European Commission Age Verification Blueprint
European Commission issued recommendation on establishing a common framework for EU wide Age Verification technologies
On 29 April 2026, the European Commission adopted a recommendation outlining a common approach to age verification technologies across the EU. The recommendation promotes the use of tools based on anonymous proof-of-age methods, with a focus on priv…
European Commission's investigation into Meta's compliance with requirements regarding protection of minors under Digital Services Act
European Commission issued preliminary findings against Meta for failing to prevent minors' access on Facebook and Instagram in breach of Digital Services Act
On 29 April 2026, the European Commission preliminarily found Meta in breach of the Digital Services Act (DSA) for failing to prevent minors under 13 from accessing Instagram and Facebook. The Commission identified that Meta's age verification mecha…
European Commission review of Digital Markets Act's effectiveness
European Commission released report following first review of Digital Markets Act
On 28 April 2026, the European Commission released its report on the first review of the Digital Markets Act (DMA), covering the first two years of the DMA's application. The review found that the DMA remains fit for purpose and has opened up new op…
European Commission specification proceeding to support Google to comply with interoperability obligations under Digital Markets Act
European Commission opened consultation on Android interoperability specification proceedings under Digital Markets Act
On 27 April 2026, the European Commission opened a consultation on the preliminary findings in the specification proceedings under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) concerning Android interoperability until 13 May 2026. The specification proceedings wer…