#gatekeepers

#gatekeepers

X is not considered a key market player in the EU, leading to its exemption from Digital Markets Act regulations.

Booking.com designated as a gatekeeper under EU's Digital Markets Act, facing new regulations and obligations to ensure fair competition in the online industry.

Under the EU Digital Markets Act, gatekeepers must make messaging apps interoperable, allow users to choose pre-installed apps, and avoid bias towards their services.

The European Commission initiates probes under the Digital Markets Act targeting tech giants like Apple, Meta, and Alphabet for potential non-compliance.

The DMA is aimed at curbing the power of these companies by investigating issues such as self-preferencing on Google Search, steering in the Apple Store, and more.