EU Regulations 9 November 2025 - 30 January 2026

Apple Ads and Apple Maps dodge EU “gatekeeper” tag under Digital Markets Act
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Apple Ads and Apple Maps dodge EU “gatekeeper” tag under Digital Markets Act

The European Commission decided that Apple Ads and Apple Maps don’t meet the criteria to be labeled “gatekeeper” services under the EU’s Digital Markets Act. This designation targets platforms that act as crucial links between businesses and consumers. The Commission argued Apple falls short here because neither service serves as a major gateway for businesses to reach end users. They pointed to Apple Maps’ low adoption across the EU and the small footprint of Apple Ads in the region’s online ad market. The Commission will keep an eye on how things evolve after Apple officially notified these services on Nov. 27, 2025.) The timing is crucial because being labeled a gatekeeper activates the DMA’s rulebook: services that qualify must follow
February 5, 2026
Roblox faces Dutch watchdog probe over kids’ safety under EU rules
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Roblox faces Dutch watchdog probe over kids’ safety under EU rules

The Netherlands’ consumer watchdog, the Authority for Consumers and Markets, announced on Friday that it has launched an investigation into U.S. gaming platform Roblox. The probe focuses on potential risks to underage users within the European Union. The regulator is assessing whether Roblox complies with the EU’s Digital Services Act in protecting minors. The case arrives just as European regulators intensify enforcement of the DSA, the EU’s framework governing online platforms with rules on matters like child safety. Under its enforcement system, authorities can demand changes and levy fines up to 6% of a provider’s worldwide annual revenue in severe cases.
January 30, 2026
EU’s Upper‑6 GHz Spectrum Showdown: Wi‑Fi 7 vs 5G/6G as Germany Backs Mobile — RSPG decision expected Nov. 12
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EU’s Upper‑6 GHz Spectrum Showdown: Wi‑Fi 7 vs 5G/6G as Germany Backs Mobile — RSPG decision expected Nov. 12

A fresh burst of lobbying landed today: The Register reports that the Wi‑Fi Alliance and Dynamic Spectrum Alliance have delivered open letters to “EU digital ministers” warning that blocking Wi‑Fi from the upper‑6 GHz band would be “devastating” for Europe’s connectivity roadmap. They want a shared‑use framework rather than exclusive licensing to mobile networks. The Register The DSA’s Nov. 6 open letter underscores that the RSPG’s upcoming plenary is meant to explore “efficient use on a shared basis” between license‑exempt Wi‑Fi and licensed mobile. It argues shutting Wi‑Fi out would undercut European consumers and industry. Dynamic Spectrum Alliance
November 9, 2025