Google joins Apple in warning about the EU Digital Markets Act

After Apple publicly challenged parts of the EU Digital Markets Act (DMA), Google has now taken a similar stance. In its submission to the European Commission’s consultation, Google warned of potential unintended side effects of the DMA — particularly changes affecting Google Search — that could harm user experience and reduce traffic to European businesses.

Key points from Google’s response

• Google cautioned that certain DMA requirements could increase costs for consumers and reduce traffic to EU sites.
• The company argued that past DMA-style interventions led to unintended negative impacts on user experience.
• Google warned the Commission that enforcement choices might weaken competition rather than strengthen it, especially around search and self-preferencing rules.

This follows earlier public pushback from Apple. For additional coverage and analysis, see:

• The Register — Google and Apple submit responses on DMA
• TechRepublic — Background on Apple and Google reactions to the DMA

What do you think: will the DMA curb gatekeeper power or create new problems for users and European businesses? Leave a comment below.

Note: original report referenced at ifun.de has been omitted per request.