RegNext | Daily Europe Radar | EOD Briefing | Wednesday 03 Jun 2026

The CMA just secured a fairer deal for publishers from Google. Here's what it means for digital market competition.

1️⃣ [#1] Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) — CMA secures fairer deal for publishers and improves Google search services in UK / The regulator secured binding commitments to improve search operations and ensure fairer compensation for content / Impacts digital publishers and search engine operators in Great Britain / Ongoing monitoring of Google's compliance with these new conduct requirements will follow.

2️⃣ [#2] Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) — Draft Revised Telecommunications Security Code of Practice 2026 / A new draft code updates security standards for the telecommunications sector / Hits telecommunications providers and network operators / Stakeholders should review the draft for future compliance with upgraded cybersecurity standards.

3️⃣ [#3] Comisión Nacional de los Mercados y la Competencia (CNMC) — Order against Sofia Suescun regarding commercial communications / The regulator ordered an influencer to cease commercial communications potentially violating the General Audiovisual Communication Law / Hits social media influencers and digital advertisers in Spain / Expect increased enforcement against individual content creators regarding advertising transparency and compliance.

The regulatory landscape today shows a marked shift toward digital sovereignty and operational resilience. Beyond the UK's move on search competition, the European Commission introduced a tech sovereignty package targeting semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing. It reflects a growing trend of jurisdictions seeking to insulate critical tech infrastructure from global supply chain dependencies.

Simultaneously, the European Supervisory Authorities published the first report on major ICT-related incidents under DORA. This marks a transition to active monitoring of digital risks. In the financial sector, Bafin and FINMA continue rigorous enforcement, with Bafin ordering additional capital for a bank and FINMA imposing long-term industry bans. These actions highlight that traditional prudential supervision remains intense alongside new tech priorities.

Activity remains high across Europe, with 55 deadlines approaching in the next seven days. Firms must balance immediate compliance with these enforcement actions against the strategic shifts suggested by new legislative packages.

Full analysis in today's RegNext Daily Europe Radar.