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.
22 events advancing 18 policy or regulatory changes:
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Merger control regulation in European Media Freedom Act
Entry into force with grace period of European Media Freedom Act including requirement for impact assessment of media market concentrations
On 7 May 2024, the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) entered into force with a grace period. The EMFA aims to increase and promote transparency regarding media ownership and introduces safeguards for editorial independence and media pluralism. The E…
Competition Bureau inquiry into artificial intelligence and competition
Closed consultation on Competition Bureau inquiry into artificial intelligence and competition
On 4 May 2024, the Competition Bureau of Canada closed the public consultation on artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on competition in Canada. The Competition Bureau issued a discussion paper outlining information on the development of comp…
Bill amending the Competition Protection Act designating national competent authority under Digital Markets Act
Signed Bill amending the Competition Protection Act designating national competent authority under Digital Markets Act
On 2 May 2024, the President of Slovakia signed into law the Bill amending the Competition Protection Act. The Bill grants the Slovak Antimonopoly Office (PMU) new rights and competencies in line with the European Union Digital Markets Act (DMA). Th…
CMA investigation into merger between Vodafone and Hutchison 3G UK
Issued CMA statement in investigation into the merger between Vodafone and CK Hutchinson
On 2 May 2024, the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) issued a statement on its investigation into the merger between Vodafone and CK Hutchinson. The statement assesses the potential anti-competitive effects arising from the merger. It ana…
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…
AGCOM Inquiry on Integrated Communications System's Markets
Opened Consultation on AGCOM Inquiry regarding Integrated Communications System's Markets
On 23 April 2024, the Italian Communications Regulatory Authority (AGCOM) opened a consultation to gather insights and information on the identification of individual markets within the integrated communications system. The consultation will close o…