The Digital Markets Act, two years on: what the 2026 review changed for Big Tech
The European Commission has reviewed the Digital Markets Act in 2026. What it found, what changes are proposed, and how Big Tech is responding to the gatekeeper regime.
AI, digital regulation, startups
The European Commission has reviewed the Digital Markets Act in 2026. What it found, what changes are proposed, and how Big Tech is responding to the gatekeeper regime.
Three months before the August 2026 enforcement deadline, the EU AI Act is producing guidelines, sandboxes, and uncertainty. The state of play in May 2026.
The Trump administration threatens retaliation against EU enforcement of tech rules, while Brussels insists the digital rulebook is not up for negotiation.
The EU AI Act enters its full enforcement phase in August 2026, with companies facing high-risk obligations and fines up to 7 percent of global turnover.
European Commission finds the Digital Markets Act fit for purpose in its first review, with future enforcement focused on AI and cloud computing.