§ Digital Markets Act · Article 39
DMA Article 39: Obligations, Deadlines & Penalties
At a glance
Article 39 of the DMA imposes 3 obligations on Member States, national courts. At least one obligation carries an explicit compliance deadline.
§ Obligations
All obligations under Article 39
Obligation 1
Member States shall forward to the Commission a copy of any written judgment of national courts deciding on the application of this Regulation.
Regulation (EU) 2022/1925, Article 39, Article 39
- Obligated entity
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Member States
- Action required
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forward
- Deadline
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without delay after the full written judgment is notified to the parties
- Penalty
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Obligation 2
National courts shall not give a decision which runs counter to a decision adopted by the Commission under this Regulation.
Regulation (EU) 2022/1925, Article 39, Article 39
- Obligated entity
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national courts
- Action required
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not give a decision
- Deadline
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- Penalty
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Obligation 3
National courts shall avoid giving decisions which would conflict with a decision contemplated by the Commission in proceedings it has initiated under this Regulation.
Regulation (EU) 2022/1925, Article 39, Article 39
- Obligated entity
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national courts
- Action required
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avoid giving decisions
- Deadline
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- Penalty
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§ Frequently asked
Questions about Article 39
Who must comply with Article 39 of the DMA?
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Member States, national courts.
What does Article 39 of the DMA require?
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forward not give a decision avoid giving decisions
What is the compliance deadline for DMA Article 39?
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without delay after the full written judgment is notified to the parties