EU Reevaluates Big Tech Investigations Under Digital Markets Act

The European Commission is reassessing ongoing investigations into Apple, Google, and Meta under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), a landmark regulation targeting Big Tech’s dominance. According to the Financial Times, the review will cover all cases initiated since March 2024 and could result in changes or reductions in the scope of the probes. While technical work on the cases continues, all decisions and potential fines are on hold pending political direction.

The DMA, effective since 2022, aims to level the playing field by regulating the actions of the largest tech platforms, with penalties of up to 10% of annual revenue for violations. The reassessment considers the geopolitical implications of President-elect Donald Trump’s victory, though it did not directly trigger the review. The tech firms have also urged Trump to challenge the EU’s regulatory scrutiny.

Separately, Meta recently overhauled its U.S. fact-checking program, signaling a shift in approach as CEO Mark Zuckerberg seeks alignment with the incoming administration. Meanwhile, the EU is reportedly expanding its investigation into Elon Musk’s X platform for potential breaches of content moderation rules, reflecting the bloc’s broader focus on tech accountability.