Article 44 Publication of decisions

This article establishes the Commission's obligation to make its decisions public.

It covers a wide range of decision types under the Digital Markets Act — from gatekeeper designations and market investigations through to non-compliance findings and financial penalties — and sets out what that publication must include.

It is balanced by a protection clause ensuring that confidential information belonging to gatekeepers or third parties is handled with care during the publication process.

Important points:

• The Commission is required to publish its decisions, including the names of the parties involved and the main content, inclusive of any penalties imposed.
• The publication obligation spans a broad set of decision types, covering designation, compliance, enforcement, and financial penalty decisions made under the act.
• The Commission must have regard to the legitimate interest of gatekeepers or third parties in protecting their confidential information when publishing.