European Union: Mergers notification requirement in Regulation on contestable and fair markets in the digital sector (Digital Markets Act-DMA)
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Implemented DMA including mergers notification requirement for designated gatekeepers Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, ByteDance, Meta and Microsoft
On 6 March 2024, the designated gatekeepers are required to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) obligations, including mergers notification requirement. The companies classified as such are Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, ByteDance, Meta and Microsof…
SourceImplemented mergers and acquisitions notification requirement for "gatekeepers" in DMA
On 2 May 2023, the Regulation on contestable and fair markets in the digital sector (Digital Markets Act), including mergers and acquisitions notification requirement, was implemented. The Act requires “gatekeepers” to notify the European Commissio…
SourceEntry into force with grace period of mergers and acquisitions notification requirement for "gatekeepers" in DMA
On 1 November 2022, the Regulation on contestable and fair markets in the digital sector (Digital Markets Act) enters into force with a grace period until 2 May 2023. The Act requires “gatekeepers” to notify the European Commission about their inte…
SourceAdopted Digital Markets Act including mergers notification requirement by Council
On 18 July 2022, the Council of the European Union adopted the regulation on contestable and fair markets in the digital sector (Digital Markets Act). According to the adopted text, “gatekeepers” will have to notify the European Commission about the…
SourcePassed Digital Markets Act including mergers notification requirement by EU Parliament
On 5 July 2022, the European Parliament passed the regulation on contestable and fair markets in the digital sector (Digital Markets Act). According to the adopted text, “gatekeepers” will have to notify the European Commission about their intent to…
SourceReached agreement between EU Parliament and Council on Digital Markets Act including mergers notification requirement
In a final trilogue on 25 March 2022, the European Parliament and the European Council agreed on a provisional text for the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which will now have to be approved by the Council and the European Parliament. The text defines as…
SourceAdopted Parliament position on Digital Markets Act including mergers notification requirement
On 15 December 2021, the European Parliament adopted its position on the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The “gatekeepers” will be subject to two additional obligations regarding mergers and acquisitions. Firstly, “gatekeepers” will have to notify the Eu…
SourceIssued Council general approach on Digital Markets Act including mergers notification requirement
On 25 November 2021, the Council of the European Union (EU) adopted its general approach on the Digital Markets Act (DMA) proposal. The “gatekeepers” will be subject to two additional obligations regarding mergers and acquisitions. Firstly, “gateke…
SourceSubmitted Commission proposal for Digital Markets Act including mergers notification requirement
On 15 December 2020, the European Commission submitted the EU Digital Markets Act (DMA) proposal to the European Parliament and Council. The “gatekeepers” will be subject to two obligations regarding mergers and acquisitions. Firstly, “gatekeepers” …
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