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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 its Digital Markets Act.

By · Published June 28, 2026 at 00:02 UTC · Updated July 7, 2026 at 14:16 UTC

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Source diversity sample: Computerworld · Digital Markets Act · politico.eu · Yahoo Finance · The Register · Euronews.com · Reuters · WSJ.

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📍 Where it landed

The European Commission reached a preliminary position that Amazon's and Microsoft's market leading cloud services should be designated as gatekeepers under the Digital Markets Act. The EU pushed for these services to fall under digital dominance rules to tighten regulations on US cloud providers.

The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.

Epilogue added 55d ago, after coverage quieted.

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Where it stands

The European Commission has taken a preliminary position that Amazon's and Microsoft's cloud services should be designated as gatekeepers under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Coverage from Reuters, WSJ, and Politico emphasizes the EU's move to tighten regulations on major US cloud providers.

The DMA aims to ensure fair competition and prevent the abuse of market power by large tech companies. Coverage does not yet specify the next steps in the regulatory process.

Watch for responses from Amazon and Microsoft. Coverage does not yet specify whether the companies will challenge the EU's designation or comply with the regulations.

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What is the Digital Markets Act?

The Digital Markets Act is EU legislation aimed at regulating large online platforms, known as gatekeepers, to ensure fair competition and prevent the abuse of market power.

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

Amazon and Microsoft are the primary companies affected by the EU's preliminary position to designate their cloud services as gatekeepers under the DMA.

What is the next step in the regulatory process?

Coverage does not yet specify the next steps in the regulatory process. Watch for updates on how Amazon and Microsoft will respond to the EU's designation.

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Digital Markets Act Amazon Microsoft Cloud Services EU Regulation Tech Sovereignty

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