Two years on: the EC’s conclusions on the DMA so far

At the end of April, the European Commission (EC) published its first review of the regime. The EC considered whether the DMA has met its two key aims: fairness and contestability in digital markets and what (if any) updates are necessary. 

The EC calls out growth in innovation and user choice, as well as additional opportunities for businesses and developers, as tangible benefits. On that basis, it considers that the DMA currently remains fit for purpose with no current need for wholesale revision. That said, targeted improvements may follow. 

For more detail on the EC’s conclusions, the potential for future adjustments, the EC’s focus areas and what comes next, please see our article here.