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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Market structure requirements in circular introducing systemic oversight measures in Nigeria payments system (circular PSS/DIR/PUB/CIR/001/004)
Circular introducing systemic oversight measures in payments system including market structure requirements enters into force
On 31 December 2026, the Central Bank of Nigeria’s circular introducing systemic oversight measures in Nigeria's payment system including market structure requirements enters into force. The requirements apply to deposit money banks, mobile money op…
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…
Regulation on multimodal booking including obligations to display products neutrally (COM 2026 231)
European Commission closes consultation on multimodal booking including obligations to display products neutrally
On 31 July 2026, the European Commission closes the consultation on the regulation on multimodal booking, including obligations to display products neutrally. The regulation establishes a common framework governing business-to-consumer (B2C) and bus…
Regulation on rail ticketing including obligations on online ticketing platforms to host products on non-discriminatory terms (COM 2026 232)
European Commission closes consultation on rail ticketing including obligations on online ticketing platforms to host products on non-discriminatory terms
On 31 July 2026, the European Commission closes the consultation on the regulation on rail ticketing, including obligations on online ticketing platforms to host products on non-discriminatory terms. The proposal focuses on incumbent railway underta…
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…
European Commission investigation into Microsoft over qualification as a gatekeeper under Digital Markets Act based on cloud computing service Microsoft Azure
European Commission reached preliminary position that Microsoft Azure should be designated as a gatekeeper under Digital Markets Act
On 25 June 2026, the European Commission informed Microsoft of its preliminary view that Microsoft Azure should be designated as a gatekeeper under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The Commission preliminarily finds that Azure, the second largest clou…
European Commission investigation into Amazon over qualification as a gatekeeper under Digital Markets Act based on cloud computing service Amazon Web Services
European Commission reached preliminary position that Amazon Web Services should be designated as a gatekeeper under Digital Markets Act
On 25 June 2026, the European Commission informed Amazon of its preliminary view that Amazon Web Services (AWS) should be designated as a gatekeeper under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The Commission preliminarily finds that AWS, the largest cloud …
Competition and Markets Authority investigation into Shutterstock's acquisition of Getty Images
Competition and Markets Authority closes consultation on final undertakings pertaining to Getty Images' acquisition of Shutterstock
On 24 June 2026, the Competition and Markets Authority closes consultation on the final undertakings pertaining to Getty Images' acquisition of Shutterstock. On 15 May 2026, the Authority published its final report concluding that the anticipated ac…