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Amazon, Microsoft’s Cloud Services Should Fall Under DMA, EU Says

The EU is pushing to regulate Amazon and Microsoft's cloud services under new digital rules.

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The brief

The European Union is moving to designate Amazon and Microsoft's cloud services as "gatekeepers" under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Coverage from Reuters, WSJ, Yahoo Finance, The Register and Euronews.com emphasizes the EU's push for tech sovereignty and tighter regulations on US-based cloud providers.

The EU is seeking to apply the DMA to these services, which would impose stricter rules on their operations within the EU. What to watch next: The EU's regulatory actions against Amazon and Microsoft.

Coverage does not yet specify how the companies will respond or what specific rules will be applied.

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Quick answers

What is the Digital Markets Act (DMA)?

The DMA is a set of regulations aimed at controlling the behavior of large digital platforms, known as "gatekeepers". It is designed to promote fair competition and protect consumers in the digital market.

Which companies are affected by the EU's latest move?

Amazon and Microsoft are the primary targets, specifically their cloud services.

What does "gatekeeper" status mean for these companies?

As "gatekeepers", Amazon and Microsoft's cloud services will be subject to stricter regulations under the DMA, which may include requirements to share data, interoperate with other services, and avoid self-preferencing.