The EU appears to be shifting from outsized regulatory fines against Big Tech to technical DMA orders that force compliance, such as sharing search data (Jacob Parry/Politico)

The European Union is moving away from imposing large regulatory fines on major technology firms and instead issuing technical Digital Markets Act orders that compel compliance, such as mandating the sharing of search-engine data. This shift emphasizes direct enforcement mechanisms over monetary penalties, aiming to ensure interoperability and market fairness.