European Commission identifies Amazon and Microsoft cloud services for gatekeeper designation
The European Commission has issued a preliminary finding that Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure should be regulated as gatekeepers under the Digital Markets Act.
By Europa Express25 Jun 2026 · 08:00 CETUpdated 25 Jun 2026 · 08:00 CET
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Core Briefing: European Commission identifies Amazon and Microsoft cloud services for gatekeeper designation
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The European Commission has formally notified Amazon and Microsoft of its preliminary position regarding their cloud computing services. Under the terms of the Digital Markets Act, the Commission views both Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure as meeting the criteria for gatekeeper designation.
This announcement follows an assessment of the market position held by these services. The designation process is intended to ensure fair competition within the digital sector. The Commission confirmed the preliminary findings in a press release issued on 25 June 2026.