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)

Latest event Date: 2026-12-31 order implementation

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…

Implementer
Nigeria
Policy area Competition
Policy or regulatory element Unilateral conduct regulation
Economic activity digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
adopted

Law on Regulation of the Platform Economy in the Russian Federation (No. 289-FZ)

Latest event Date: 2026-10-01 law implementation

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…

Implementer
Russia
Policy area Competition
Policy or regulatory element Unilateral conduct regulation
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content, platform intermediary: e-commerce, platform intermediary: other
in consultation

Guidelines for application of Antimonopoly Act regarding merger review

Latest event Date: 2026-08-31 order consultation closed

Fair Trade Commission closes consultation on amendments to guidelines for application of Antimonopoly Act regarding merger review

On 31 August 2026, the Fair Trade Commission closes the consultation on proposed amendments to the guidelines for application of the Antimonopoly Act regarding merger review (Enterprise Merger Guidelines). The guidelines were originally issued on 31…

Implementer
Japan
Policy area Competition
Policy or regulatory element Merger control regulation
Economic activity cross-cutting
in consultation

Evaluation of Regulation on markets in crypto assets

Latest event Date: 2026-08-31 inquiry consultation closed

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…

Implementer
European Union
Policy area Competition
Policy or regulatory element Anti-competitive agreements regulation
Economic activity digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies), DLT development
in consultation

Competition authority governance in Electronic Communications Amendment Bill, 2026 (B12-2026)

Latest event Date: 2026-08-21 law consultation closed

Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies closes consultation on Electronic Communications Amendment Bill 2026 including competition authority governance

On 21 August 2026, the Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies closes the consultation for the Electronic Communications Amendment Bill. The Bill would expand the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa's (ICASA) …

Implementer
South Africa
Policy area Competition
Policy or regulatory element Competition authority governance
Economic activity infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
in consultation

Access obligations in Electronic Communications Amendment Bill, 2026 (B12-2026)

Latest event Date: 2026-08-21 law consultation closed

Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies closes consultation on Electronic Communications Amendment Bill including access obligations

On 21 August 2026, the Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies closes the consultation for the Electronic Communications Amendment Bill. The Bill addresses unilateral conduct by establishing mandatory access obligations. Under…

Implementer
South Africa
Policy area Competition
Policy or regulatory element Unilateral conduct regulation
Economic activity infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
in consultation

Competition and Consumer Commission's assessment of Google and Epic Games' application store settlement agreement

Latest event Date: 2026-08-07 investigation consultation closed

Competition and Consumer Commission closes consultation on determination on Google and Epic Games' application store settlement agreement

On 7 August 2026, the Competition and Consumer Commission closes the consultation on the draft determination on the application for authorisation lodged by Google and Epic Games to give effect to certain terms of a settlement resolving ongoing litig…

Implementer
Australia
Policy area Competition
Policy or regulatory element Anti-competitive agreements regulation
Economic activity software provider: app stores, software provider: other software
under deliberation

Competition and Market Authority investigation into Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato SpA's acquisition of 51% stake in PagoPA

Latest event Date: 2026-08-05 investigation ruling

Competition and Market Authority authorises sole control acquisition of PagoPA through 51% stake by Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato with governance conditions

On 5 August 2026, the Competition and Market Authority (AGCM) authorised the acquisition of sole control of PagoPA SpA by Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato SpA, which will hold a 51 % stake, with the remaining capital held by Poste Italiane S…

Implementer
Italy
Policy area Competition
Policy or regulatory element Merger control regulation
Economic activity digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies), software provider: other software
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