The European Commission has published a summary of the responses and the individual contributions received as part of the public consultation conducted in the context of the ongoing review of the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The publication marks an important milestone in the Commission’s assessment of the regulation’s effectiveness since its entry into force.
According to the Commission, the consultation attracted a high level of engagement, with more than 450 submissions from a broad range of stakeholders. Contributors included small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), designated gatekeepers, civil society organisations, academics, and individual citizens. Overall, the responses demonstrate broad support for the objectives of the DMA and suggest that the regulation has already generated tangible benefits in digital markets.
Several stakeholders called for further strengthening of the DMA framework, particularly in relation to interoperability, data access, and data portability, as well as enhanced protection and support for SMEs. A number of respondents also advocated for an expansion of the DMA’s scope, notably to better address emerging issues linked to artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud services.
By contrast, designated gatekeepers raised a number of concerns, including the DMA’s impact on user experience and questions regarding the proportionality of certain obligations imposed by the regulation.
The Commission confirmed that the assessment of these contributions will inform its review report, which is scheduled to be presented by 3 May 2026 to the European Parliament, the Council, and the European Economic and Social Committee. The regular review of the DMA every three years is a legal requirement under the regulation, intended to ensure that the framework remains effective and fit for purpose in a rapidly evolving digital environment.
The public consultation was launched on 3 July 2025 and was complemented by a call for evidence and a dedicated questionnaire on artificial intelligence, both published on 26 August 2025. The contributions submitted in response to the call for evidence have already been made publicly available.