EU set to classify AWS and Azure as gatekeepers under Digital Markets Act
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Frank Schräer
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The EU Commission is expected to preliminarily classify Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure as "gatekeepers" under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), subjecting them to stricter regulatory requirements. The investigation, which began in November 2025, targets the cloud dominance of US tech giants. A final decision is expected by the end of 2026.
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· 4 pulledThe EU Commission is expected to announce the preliminary results of its investigation into US cloud providers under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) next week, according to insider sources.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft's Azure are reportedly to be classified as gatekeepers, subjecting these cloud services to stricter rules in the European Union (EU).
The final decision on this DMA assessment is expected by the end of 2026.
This investigation began in November 2025, when the EU targeted the cloud power of US tech giants.
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