The EU's Big Tech law was meant to move fast. It hasn't
The EU's Digital Markets Act, designed to expedite enforcement against Big Tech, is facing criticism for its slow progress. Critics argue that the enforcement process is becoming as delayed as traditional antitrust investigations. As the Act enters its third year, concerns are growing about its effectiveness and the uncertainty it creates for businesses.
- ▪The Digital Markets Act was intended to provide faster enforcement against Big Tech but is experiencing significant delays.
- ▪Apple's conditions have made the DMA-enabled setup unattractive for developers like Aptoide, leading to business challenges.
- ▪Google is currently under non-compliance probes for multiple services, with critics highlighting a lack of timely enforcement.
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| Original publisher | POLITICO |
| Canonical URL | https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-big-tech-law-meant-to-move-fast-it-hasnt/ |
| Publication time | Mon, 25 May 2026 07:45:58 +0000 |
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News Competition and Industrial Policy The EU’s Big Tech law was meant to move fast. It hasn’t. As the Digital Markets Act enters its third year, critics say enforcement is drifting toward the same delays that have plagued traditional antitrust probes. Listen AI generated Text-to-speech Copy Link Copied Share via email Share on X Share on WhatsApp Share on LinkedIn Free article usually reserved for subscribers Apple’s conditions continue to make the Digital Markets Act-enabled setup an unattractive way to run a business. | iStock May 21, 2026 7:18 pm CET By Jacob Parry BRUSSELS — When the EU’s Digital Markets Act pried open Apple’s iPhone ecosystem in 2024, Aptoide walked in.
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