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.
41 events advancing 32 policy or regulatory changes:
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Unilateral conduct regulation in Electronic Communications Act (Prop. 93 LS)
Implemented Electronic Communications Act (Prop. 93 LS) including unilateral conduct regulation
On 1 January 2025, the Electronic Communications Act, including unilateral conduct regulation enters into force. The Act updates the criteria for determining significant market power (SMP) and introduces obligations for providers identified with SMP…
Unilateral conduct regulation in the Bill Securing and Regulating the Digital Space
Implemented Bill Securing and Regulating the Digital Space including unilateral conduct regulation
On 1 January 2025, the Bill Securing and Regulating the Digital Space, comes into effect. The Bill aims to transpose obligations outlined in the European Digital Service Act (DSA) and the Digital Markets Act (DMA) to align national laws with these r…
European Commission investigation into the proposed acquisition of Run:ai Labs by NVIDIA under the EU Merger Regulation
Announced European Commission approval of acquisition of Run:ai Labs by NVIDIA under the EU Merger Regulation
On 20 December 2024, the European Commission (EC) unconditionally approved the proposed acquisition of Run:ai Labs (Run:ai) by NVIDIA. The Commission investigated the transaction's impact on the markets for discrete GPUs for data centres and GPU orc…
CMA investigation into Synopsys/Ansys merger
Adopted interim decision in CMA investigation into Synopsys/Ansys merger
On 20 December 2024, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) adopted an interim decision in its investigation into the proposed Synopsys and Ansys merger. The CMA stated that the merger could substantially lessen competition in the global supply…
Enforcement Regulations for the Act on Promotion of Competition Related to Specified Software Used on Smartphones
Implemented Enforcement Regulations for the Act on Promotion of Competition Related to Specified Software Used on Smartphones
On 19 December 2024, the regulations on enforcement of the Act on Promotion of Competition Concerning Specified Software Used in Smartphones (Act No. 58 of 2024) enter into force. The regulations outline the obligations of providers of smartphone so…
Cabinet order on the scale of businesses under the act on Promoting Competition Regarding Specific Software Used in Smartphones
Implemented Cabinet order on the scale of businesses under the act on Promoting Competition Regarding Specific Software Used in Smartphones
On 19 December 2024, the order specifying the businesses subject to the Act on Promoting Competition Regarding Specific Software Used in Smartphones enters into force. The Act applies to providers of specific smartphone software, including basic ope…
Market Power Criteria under Trade Competition Act
Closed Consultation on Revision of Market Power Criteria under Trade Competition Act
On 19 November 2024, the Trade Competition Committee of Thailand closes its public consultation on the criteria for identifying business operators with market power. This revision aimed to update the criteria to reflect current economic conditions m…
Competition Authority guidelines for calculating fines
Closed consultation on Competition Authority’s guidelines for calculating fines
On 18 December 2024, the Italian Competition Authority closes its public consultation on proposed updates to the guidelines for calculating fines for infringements of competition rules under Article 15(1) of Law No. 287/1990, as well as Articles 101…
Amendments to Enterprise Act 2002 relating to government intervention in media mergers to include online news
Closed consultation on amendments to Enterprise Act 2002 relating to government intervention in media mergers to include online news
On 18 December 2024, the UK Department for Culture, Media, and Sport closes its consultation on proposed amendments to the Enterprise Act 2002. This Act allows the Secretary of State to intervene in mergers and acquisitions of broadcasters and tradi…
KFTC investigation into Kakao Mobility for alleged abuse of market dominance in the ride-hailing service market
Issued ruling in KFTC investigation into Kakao Mobility for alleged abuse of market dominance in the ride-hailing service market
On 17 December 2024, the Fair Trade Commission of Korea issued a finalised ruling with a fine of KRW 15.1 billion, revised from KRW 72.4 billion, against Kakao Mobility for abuse of market dominance in the ride-hailing service market. The ruling hig…