EU Ministers Back Digital Markets Act, Trilogue Talks Imminent
EU Member State ministers have adopted the Council's 'general approach' to the Digital Markets Act (DMA), paving the way for trilogue negotiations set to begin in early 2022. The ministers addressed key aspects to ensure the DMA is fit for the digital age, while maintaining the original proposal's levels for fines and timelines.
The ministers agreed that the responsibility for reviewing proportionality checks related to DMA application lies with the European Commission, the European Parliament, and the Council of the European Union. They also clarified that regulatory dialogue is conditional on principles of EU law, not mandatory.
The Council added amendments to the Commission's original DMA proposal. These include adjustments to target only 'important gateways' for business users to reach end users in Europe. A clause allowing suspension or modification of gatekeeper obligations based on public morality was removed. However, some concerns remain about the existing timelines for compliance, which may still be too short.
With the Council's general approach adopted, the DMA is one step closer to becoming law. Trilogue negotiations between the Council, Parliament, and Commission will now begin in early 2022. The ministers' decisions ensure the DMA remains fit for the digital age while maintaining the original proposal's levels for fines and timelines.
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