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.
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Competition and Markets Authority investigation into eBay's acquisition of Depop
Competition and Markets Authority closes consultation as part of its assessment of anticipated acquisition of Depop by eBay
On 23 April 2026, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) closes the consultation in relation to its assessment of the anticipated acquisition of Depop by eBay. The parties operate in the online marketplace sector, including clothing and fashion…
Lawsuit alleging anticompetitive behaviour (Epic Games v Apple)
Supreme Court denied Apple's application to stay Ninth Circuit mandate in Epic Games v Apple over civil contempt finding and commission rate on linked-out purchases
On 6 May 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States denied Apple's application to stay the Ninth Circuit mandate in Epic Games v Apple (No. 25A1213). Apple had filed the application on 4 May 2026, following the Ninth Circuit's 11 December 2025 rul…
EU Commission investigation into OpenAI OpCo, SoftBank Group Corp. and SB OAI Japan GK merger (Case M.12391)
EU Commission approved creation of OpenAI OpCo and SoftBank Group Corp. joint venture
On 4 May 2026, the European Commission approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the creation of a full-function joint venture by OpenAI OpCo, LLC and SoftBank Group Corp., namely SB OAI Japan GK. The transaction, notified on 7 April 2026 pursuant t…
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 and Consumer Commission's investigation into Screen Producers Australia's collective bargaining with and streaming services
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission opened consultation on determination denying authorisation for Screen Producers Australia to collectively bargain with streaming services on model contract terms
On 30 April 2026, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) opened a consultation on a determination denying authorisation for Screen Producers Australia to collectively bargain with streaming services over model contract terms, unti…
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 …