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Europe’s big tech crackdown under the DSA and DMA

Leading EU competition and DMA enforcement against major platforms

The European Union is cracking down on U.S.-based Big Tech using the Digital Services Act, the Digital Markets Act, and long-standing competition and privacy rules. Since 2023, Brussels designated six platforms as 'gatekeepers,' imposed obligations on core services, and opened proceedings against X, Google, Apple and Meta for monopolistic conduct, opaque algorithms, deceptive design, and failures to police harmful content.

Updated May 10

Notable Quotes

“Digital markets exist to serve people and must be grounded in trust and fairness. And when markets fail, public institutions must act to prevent dominant players from abusing their power.” ([arstechnica.com](https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/09/europe-slaps-google-with-2-95b-euro-fine-over-advertising-monopoly/?utm_source=openai))

from Europe’s big tech crackdown under the DSA and DMA · Updated May 10

“It is an essential pillar of open, fair and sustainable markets. It should never be a bargaining chip in trade negotiations or a tool for protectionism.” ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/europe-forges-ahead-with-big-tech-crackdown-with-x-fine-defying-trump-2025-12-05/))

from Europe’s big tech crackdown under the DSA and DMA · Updated May 10