Positions 25 Mar 2026

Joint Statement - Two years after the Commission’s decision to open proceedings against Alphabet

CER joins a broad coalition of industry stakeholders representing the rail, airline and hospitality sectors in a joint statement marking two years since the European Commission opened proceedings against Alphabet for non‑compliance with Article 6(5) of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) regarding Google Search.

More than three years have now passed since the DMA entered into force and intensive engagement began.

Despite sustained dialogue, workshops and multiple proposal rounds, compliance has still not been achieved. European consumers and businesses continue to face uncertainty, limited and potentially unfair visibility and a lack of clarity regarding how - and when - effective solutions will be implemented.

The coalition calls on the European Commission to:

  • Act promptly and decisively to ensure full and effective compliance with Article 6(5) DMA;
  • Deliver enforcement measures that are consistent with the preliminary findings and the objectives of the law;
  • Secure pragmatic, workable compliance solutions that genuinely benefit European consumers and businesses alike.

Read below the joint statement.