Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) are urging the European Commission to strengthen and speed up enforcement of the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), a key regulation aimed at ensuring fair competition and greater user choice in digital markets.

In a resolution adopted on 30 April 2026, MEPs emphasized the need for consistent application of the DMA, warning that external political pressure should not undermine the EU’s ability to enforce its own rules or its digital sovereignty.

Lawmakers highlighted the growing importance of emerging technologies such as generative AI and cloud computing services, calling for closer scrutiny of major platforms, including AI-driven search tools and cloud providers.

MEPs also stressed the importance of effective enforcement tools, including investigations and meaningful fines, to ensure compliance by so-called “gatekeepers” such as large tech companies. They expressed concern that current penalties may be too low to deter anti-competitive behavior.

The resolution points to ongoing concerns about practices by major platforms, including self-preferencing, restrictive access to competing services, and consent mechanisms that may influence user behavior.

The Commission has recently opened investigations into major cloud providers and already issued fines in cases involving Meta and Apple for breaches of DMA obligations. A first review of the regulation, published in April 2026, identified AI and cloud services as key areas for future focus.

MEPs concluded that the effectiveness of the DMA should be measured by real-world outcomes in terms of market openness, competition, and user choice across the EU digital economy.