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.
35 events advancing 31 policy or regulatory changes:
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Unilateral conduct regulation in Bill on Digital Copyright and Online News Content
Bill on Digital Copyright and Online News Content including unilateral conduct regulation was introduced to Grand National Assembly
On 10 February 2026, the Bill on Digital Copyright and Online News Content was introduced to the Grand National Assembly. The Bill defines an in-scope large digital platform as one with Turkey-sourced annual gross digital services revenue exceeding …
European Commission investigation into Google's proposed acquisition of Wiz
European Commission approved Google's acquisition of Wiz
On 10 February 2026, the European Commission approved Google's acquisition of Wiz under the EU Merger Regulation, finding no competition concerns in the European Economic Area. Google provides cloud infrastructure through Google Cloud Platform and o…
Competition and Markets Authority investigation into app store processes commitments following strategic market status designation of Google's mobile platform
Competition and Markets Authority opened consultation on proposed commitments by Google to improve fairness in app store processes
On 10 February 2026, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) opened a consultation on proposed commitments by Google intended to improve certainty, transparency, and fairness for United Kingdom businesses dependent on app stores, until 3 March 2…
Competition and Markets Authority investigation into app store processes and iOS interoperability commitments following strategic market status designation of Apple's mobile platform
Competition and Markets Authority opened consultation on proposed commitments by Apple to improve fairness in app store processes and enhance iOS interoperability
On 10 February 2026, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) opened a consultation on proposed commitments by Apple intended to improve certainty, transparency, and fairness for United Kingdom businesses dependent on app stores, until 3 March 20…
Competition Act 1998 (Technology Transfer Agreements Block Exemption) Order 2026
Department for Business and Trade closes consultation on the draft Competition Act 1998 (Technology Transfer Agreements Block Exemption) Order 2026
On 9 February 2026, the Department for Business and Trade closes the public consultation that had been open since 5 January 2026 on the draft Competition Act 1998 (Technology Transfer Agreements Block Exemption) Order 2026. The draft Order would ena…
European Commission investigation into Meta's blocking of AI business communications on WhatsApp for possible competition law breach (Case AT.41034)
European Commission issued Statement of Objections regarding interim measures against Meta over alleged exclusion of third-party AI from WhatsApp
On 8 February 2026, the European Commission sent a statement of objections to Meta regarding its intention to impose interim measures to address the alleged exclusion of third-party Artificial Intelligence (AI) assistants from the WhatsApp messaging…
European Commission investigation into Apple regarding possible designation of Apple Ads and Apple Maps under the Digital Markets Act
European Commission issued decision not to designate Apple Ads and Apple Maps under Digital Markets Act
On 5 February 2026, the European Commission issued its decision not to designate online advertising service Apple Ads and its online intermediation service Apple Maps under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The Commission's investigation into the possi…
Federal Cartel Office investigation into Amazon for alleged anti-competitive practices
Federal Cartel Office prohibited Amazon from applying price control mechanisms and ordered disgorgement of economic benefits
On 5 February 2026, the Federal Cartel Office prohibited Amazon from influencing the prices charged by third-party sellers on the German Amazon Marketplace, and prohibited the existing price control mechanisms that removed offers or restricted Buy B…
List of Prohibited Algorithmic Practices for Lifestyle Service Platforms
Cyberspace Administration of China deployed trial implementation of Negative List of Algorithms for Lifestyle Service Platforms
On 3 February 2026, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) held a meeting to advance the trial implementation of the Negative List of Algorithms for Lifestyle Service Platforms. Lifestyle service platforms include e-commerce, mobile payment, m…
Competition authority governance in Law amending Laws on commerce, competition, foreign trade management, and consumer protection
Ministry of Industry and Trade closed consultation on draft Law amending Laws on commerce, competition, foreign trade management, and consumer protection including competition authority governance
On 2 February 2026, the Ministry of Industry and Trade closed the public consultation, which had been open since 21 January 2026, on the draft Law amending Laws on commerce, competition, foreign trade management, and consumer protection including co…