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.
27 events advancing 22 policy or regulatory changes:
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Authority for Consumers and Markets' investigation into international software supplier over alleged abuse of dominant position
Authority for Consumers and Markets closes investigation into international software supplier over alleged abuse of dominance
On 1 May 2026, the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) closed its investigation into a large, internationally operating software supplier in the Dutch market. The ACM had investigated whether the company was abusing its dominant ec…
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…
Competition Act (Technology Transfer Agreements Block Exemption) Order
Competition Act (Technology Transfer Agreements Block Exemption Order) enters into force
On 1 May 2026, the Competition Act 1998 (Technology Transfer Agreements Block Exemption) Order 2026 (SI 2026/369) (TTBEO) entered into force, replacing the Assimilated Technology Transfer Block Exemption Regulation (Assimilated TTBER), which expired…
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…
Competition Commission investigations into travel and online casino sectors over alleged search engine advertising coordination
Competition Commission opened investigations into travel and online casino sectors over alleged search engine advertising coordination
On 30 April 2026, the Competition Commission (COMCO) opened two investigations into possible coordination in search engine advertising through keyword bidding. One investigation concerns companies offering package holidays in Switzerland, and the ot…
Guidance on application of Chapter I prohibition in Competition Act to technology transfer agreements
Competition and Markets Authority opened consultation on draft guidance on application of Chapter I prohibition in Competition Act to technology transfer agreements
On 30 April 2026, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) opened a consultation on draft guidance on the application of the Chapter I prohibition in the Competition Act 1998 (CA98) to technology transfer agreements, open until 11 June 2026. The …
Standards for Imposing Surcharges
Standards for imposing surcharges enter into force
On 28 April 2026, the Fair Trade Commission adopted revised standards for imposing surcharges. The amended notice raises the minimum rates across all violation types under the Monopoly Regulation and Fair Trade Act. For unlawful concerted action, th…
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…
Competition Authority inquiry into quantum computing
Competition Authority closes consultation on quantum computing sector inquiry
On 30 April 2026, the Competition Authority (AGCM) closes the consultation as part of a sector inquiry into quantum computing (IC59). The inquiry aims to assess the current and future market structures, specifically the interrelation between quantum…
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…