The European Union has opened a fresh antitrust process aimed at tightening how major platforms comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The move reflects Brussels’ broader push to translate the rulebook into practical obligations, with the risk of penalties if companies fall short.
In the latest step, the European Commission said it is launching so-called specification proceedings focused on how Google should meet requirements around interoperability and access to key services. The Commission says the goal is to ensure third parties can access comparable features and that competition is not tilted toward the biggest platforms.
While the proceedings are not the same as a traditional antitrust case, they can lead to binding measures and may inform future enforcement actions. You can read the Commission’s announcement here.
