NewPolicyReported 2026-10-21 17:23

European Commission Opens Formal Proceedings Against Booking.com for Breaches of Digital Services Act

The European Commission has opened formal proceedings against Booking.com for potential breaches of the Digital Services Act, including not diligently assessing or mitigating risks related to fraudulent listings and phishing scams, and failing to clearly label paid-for boosted listings as advertisements.

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Why it matters. Booking.com, a leading booking platform in Europe, faces potential regulatory action for not adhering to the Digital Services Act, which could impact its business practices and user trust.

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EEuropean Commission competition newsRegulator2026-10-21 17:23
Today, the European Commission has opened formal proceedings to assess whether Booking.com may have breached the Digital Services Act (DSA)
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EEuropean Commission competition newsRegulator2026-10-21 15:37
The Commission cooperates with the Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets, the Digital Services Coordinator of the Member State where Booking.com is established, in the supervision of Booking.com under the Digital Services Act.
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TThe Guardian worldMedia2026-10-21 23:01
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PPYMNTSMedia2026-10-21 23:26
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