Investigations into the Digital Markets Act are currently under review.
The European Commission is reassessing its investigations into major technology companies, including Apple, Meta and Google, under its landmark Digital Markets Act (DMA), it said Financial Times. The review, which covers cases launched since March 2024, comes as tech giants are calling on President-elect Donald Trump to push back against EU regulatory scrutiny. Sources suggest that Trump's presidency influenced the review, although it was not the direct trigger.
Launched in 2022, the DMA aims to curb Big Tech's dominance by imposing strict rules on their practices and fines of up to 10% of annual sales for violations. The review may result in a limitation or change in the scope of current investigations, with all decisions and possible fines suspended during this process. However, technical work on the cases continues.
This development coincides with Meta's recent overhaul of its US fact-checking program and CEO Mark Zuckerberg's signals of a more conciliatory stance towards the Trump administration. Meanwhile, EU regulators are also examining whether Elon Musk's social media platform