The European Commission has launched a public consultation to review the Digital Markets Act (DMA) Regulation, as announced by the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) this week. This consultation is a requirement under Article 53 of the regulation, aimed at gathering opinions and evidence regarding the DMA’s effectiveness in fostering fair and competitive digital markets.
- For those seeking more information about the Digital Markets Act, the European Commission's official website offers comprehensive resources on the matter.
The DMA is a European Union regulation focused on creating a more equitable landscape for digital commerce by targeting large online platforms, known as gatekeepers. These gatekeepers possess considerable market power, which can restrict competition or impose harmful conditions on business users and consumers.
The commission plans to use feedback from stakeholders, along with other relevant data, to draft an evaluation report that will inform potential adjustments or measures to the regulation. The DMA outlines specific obligations and prohibitions for gatekeepers, promoting a more open and competitive environment that enables smaller businesses and innovative services to thrive.
Key provisions of the DMA include identifying gatekeepers, enforcing rules for interoperability and data access, and ensuring fair terms for business users, with a strong emphasis on protecting end-users. The regulation mandates regular reviews to assess its effectiveness, in line with Article 53.
Participation in the consultation is open to all citizens, businesses, and organisations, with a particular focus on business users of digital platform services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as end-users and their representative associations. The commission seeks insights on whether the DMA has met its objectives of ensuring equitable and contestable markets and the regulation’s impact on business users, particularly SMEs, and end-users.
Furthermore, the commission is looking for feedback on whether the scope of the interoperability obligation under Article 7 should be expanded to encompass online social networking services. It also invites suggestions regarding modifications to the core platform services list, obligations under Articles 5, 6, and 7, and the enforcement mechanisms in place.
Consultation responses can be submitted via the European Commission’s online platform from July 3, 2025, until September 24, 2025, at 23:59 CEST. The commission anticipates completing its evaluation and publishing the final report by May 3, 2026. Responses can be provided in any official EU language, and while the commission will publish responses along with participant details, an anonymised version can be submitted if sensitive information is involved.
Constantinos Hadjipolycarpou, an officer at the Department of Services, Trade & Digitalisation of Keve, emphasised the importance of public contributions to this consultation. He stated, “Your contribution to this consultation is crucial in ensuring that the opinions and needs of users and businesses are heard.” Hadjipolycarpou added that this initiative will enable the European Commission to effectively evaluate the DMA and adapt the regulations to better serve users and businesses, thereby enhancing fair competition in digital markets.
For those seeking more information about the Digital Markets Act, the European Commission’s official website offers comprehensive resources on the matter.
