European Union: European Commission released report following first review of Digital Markets Act

On 28 April 2026, the European Commission released its report on the first review of the Digital Markets Act (DMA), covering the first two years of the DMA's application. The review found that the DMA remains fit for purpose and has opened up new opportunities for businesses and developers, while giving users more control over their experiences and devices and access to more diverse and innovative digital products and services. The DMA has enabled users to transfer data when switching between services and devices, to select alternative search engines and web browsers instead of default providers, and to choose whether to allow gatekeepers to combine personal data across services, preventing unauthorised profiling. The DMA has also opened gatekeeper ecosystems by enabling manufacturers of connected devices to access enhanced interoperability with gatekeepers' operating systems, facilitating the launch of alternative app stores and new messaging apps, and increasing user adoption of alternative browsers and search engines as defaults. The review identifies cloud services and artificial intelligence as key future focus areas. It also publishes a study finding no clear demand for interoperability between designated social networks. The review is a legal requirement under the DMA, occurring every three years, and is addressed to the European Parliament, the Council, and the European Economic and Social Committee.