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EU Court Rejects Opera's Challenge to Microsoft Edge Ruling
2 Sep
Summary
- EU court rejected Opera's challenge against EU antitrust regulators.
- Microsoft's Edge browser was exempted from Big Tech rules.
- Regulators found Edge not a significant gateway for businesses.
Europe's second-highest court has upheld a decision by EU antitrust regulators to exempt Microsoft's Edge browser from key Digital Markets Act provisions. The ruling was made on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, rejecting a challenge brought by Norwegian browser maker Opera.
The European Commission had previously determined that Microsoft's Edge, while meeting quantitative thresholds, did not qualify as a "gatekeeper" under the Digital Markets Act. This classification means Edge is not deemed a significant gateway for businesses to reach consumers, a crucial factor in the EU's regulatory framework for major tech companies.
The Luxembourg-based General Court's decision, in case T-357/24, confirms the Commission's stance. Opera's challenge sought to have Edge included under stricter regulations designed to curb the power of dominant digital platforms.
