European Union: European Commission opened consultation on Digital Markets Act review

On 26 August 2025, the European Commission opened a consultation as part of the first review of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) under Article 53, until 24 September 2025. The consultation aims to gather information on how effectively the DMA is meeting its objectives of ensuring contestable and fair digital markets. It examines the obligations set out in Articles 5, 6 and 7, the designation and compliance of gatekeepers, and whether the list of core platform services in Article 2(2) should be adjusted. It also considers the framework’s ability to address emerging challenges such as AI-powered services and whether targeted measures could simplify administrative requirements. The findings will contribute to the Commission’s review report, due by 3 May 2026.