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.
72 events advancing 51 policy or regulatory changes:
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Law on Regulation of the Platform Economy in the Russian Federation (No. 289-FZ)
Federal Law No. 289-FZ On Certain Issues of Regulation of the Platform Economy in the Russian Federation (in terms of regulating the activities of digital platforms) enters into force
On 1 October 2026, Federal Law No. 289-FZ “On Certain Issues of Regulation of the Platform Economy in the Russian Federation (in terms of regulating the activities of digital platforms)” enters into force. The law establishes the legal framework for…
Evaluation of Regulation on markets in crypto assets
European Commission closes consultation as part of evaluation of Regulation on markets in crypto assets
On 31 August 2026, the European Commission closes the consultation as part of the evaluation of the Regulation on markets in crypto assets. Under Regulation, the Commission is required to monitor and report on its application and on broader developm…
Unilateral conduct regulation in Law on Digital Transformation, 2025
Law on Digital Transformation including unilateral conduct regulation enters into force
On 1 July 2026, the Law on Digital Transformation enters into force. The Law imposes obligations on businesses operating digital systems and digital platforms. Article 5(5) prohibits the abuse of position or authority to obstruct, discriminate, crea…
European Commission amended merger guidelines
European Commission closes consultation on draft EU merger guidelines
On 26 June 2026, the European Commission closes the consultation on draft EU merger guidelines intended to replace the existing Horizontal and Non-Horizontal Merger Guidelines. The draft establishes a unified framework for merger assessment, setting…
Guidance on application of Chapter I prohibition in Competition Act to technology transfer agreements
Competition and Markets Authority closes consultation on draft guidance on application of Chapter I prohibition in Competition Act 1998 to technology transfer agreements
On 11 June 2026, the Competition and Markets Authority closes the consultation on draft guidance on the application of the Chapter I prohibition in the Competition Act 1998 to technology transfer agreements. The draft guidance is directed at busines…
Competition Commission's review of regulatory barriers to competition, focusing on small and medium enterprises
Competition Commission closes consultation on review of regulatory barriers to competition
On 5 June 2026, the Competition Commission closes the consultation on the review of regulations that may act as barriers to competition and the entry or expansion of firms. The review focuses on small and medium-sized enterprises and assesses whethe…
Competition and Markets Authority investigation into Microsoft over strategic market status in business software
Competition and Markets Authority closes consultation as part of strategic market status investigation into Microsoft's business software ecosystem
On 4 June 2026, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) closes the consultation part of its strategic market status (SMS) investigation into Microsoft under section 9(1) of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024. The SMS investi…
Revised guidance on transparency and disclosure (CMA6)
Competition and Markets Authority closes consultation on revised guidance on transparency and disclosure (CMA6)
On 22 May 2026, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) closes the consultation on the revised guidance on transparency and disclosure (CMA6). The revised guidance addresses parties subject to CMA proceedings across competition enforcement, merg…
Business Competition Supervisory Commission's investigation into NTT Docomo over alleged notification violation in acquisition of Intage Holdings
Business Competition Supervisory Commission imposed fine of IDR 2 billion against Docomo over breach of merger notification requirements (No. 27/KPPU-PR/V/2026)
On 18 May 2026, the Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) imposed an IDR 2 billion fine against Docomo for breaching Article 1 of the Indonesia Competition Commission's Regulation No. 3 of 2023, which requires timely written notificatio…
Ministry of Justice's assessment of European Union's extraterritorial jurisdiction pertaining to foreign subsidies investigation practices
Ministry of Justice determined European Union's foreign subsidies investigation into Nuctech as improper extraterritorial jurisdiction
On 15 May 2026, the Ministry of Justice concluded that the European Union’s cross-border investigative practices under its foreign subsidies regulation amount to undue extraterritorial jurisdiction, in breach of China’s rules on preventing such extr…