Opera Loses Challenge Against EU Exemption of Microsoft's Edge

Norwegian browser maker Opera has lost its court challenge against the European Commission's decision to exempt Microsoft's Edge browser from rules under the Digital Markets Act (DMA).

The EU antitrust watchdog had ruled that Edge was not an important gateway for businesses to reach users, despite meeting the quantitative criteria set out under the DMA.

Opera argued that the Commission misapplied the criteria, but the Luxembourg-based General Court sided with the EU enforcer.

The court's decision upholds the Commission's decision not to designate Microsoft as a gatekeeper in relation to Edge.

This is the latest court victory for the EU antitrust watchdog under the DMA, which sets out dos and don'ts for Big Tech companies.