The Court of Justice of the European Union has issued two rulings that affirm the European Commission's designations of large online platforms under the Digital Services Act and the Digital Markets Act. The decisions, announced via press releases last week, clarify the legal framework for identifying which platforms are subject to the EU's stricter digital regulations.
Under both acts, the Commission can designate platforms that meet certain size and reach thresholds, subjecting them to additional obligations around content moderation, transparency, and fair competition. The CJEU's rulings confirm that the Commission's approach to these designations is consistent with EU law, providing legal certainty for both regulators and platforms.
The rulings are significant because they validate the EU's method for applying its digital rules to the largest online players. By affirming the designations, the court has reinforced the legal basis for ongoing enforcement actions under the DSA and DMA.