European regulators intensify crackdown on Big Tech giants with new charges and raids

As of February 6, 2026, European regulators have intensified their enforcement wave against major technology companies, launching a series of investigations, enforcement actions, and sanctions. These measures, which have been carried out under European Union competition law, the Digital Markets Act (DMA), and the Digital Services Act (DSA), have resulted in multi-billion- and multi-million-euro fines. The ongoing probes impose significant legal and compliance obligations on the firms involved, reflecting a period of heightened, cross-jurisdictional regulatory activity across the continent.

The enforcement actions involve a broad range of institutions, including the European Commission and the European Union General Court. National regulators such as Britain GB's Competition and Markets Authority, Germany DE's cartel office, and France FR's competition watchdog have also taken active roles. These developments, which have spanned consecutive steps from 2024 through 2026, affect a wide range of companies headquartered in the United States US and have resulted in impacts felt across Italy IT and Ireland IE.