Good news! It’s much clearer now - what will happen in EU competition law in 2026-2029

In a world of unpredictability, having a clear timeline for developments in EU competition law from now until 2029 is invaluable.

The European Commission's Directorate General for Competition has released a comprehensive timeline outlining key events in competition, merger control, the Digital Markets Act (DMA), the foreign subsidies regulation (FSR) and state aid.

Key points include:

• Revised merger guidelines adopted in Q4 2026
• Legislative proposal on Reg. 1/2003 in Q3 2026
• Abuse of dominance guidelines on exclusionary conduct set for Q1-2 2026
• Motor vehicle regime expected in 2028
• New transport block exemption regulation in Q1 2026
• New aviation state aid guidelines anticipated in 2027
• DMA review report scheduled for Q2 2026
• FSR review planned for Q3 2026

This timeline serves as an excellent resource and roadmap for all stakeholders in these fields of activity.

For a copy of the timeline, click here.

For more information, please contact Dr. Vincent Power or any member of the EU, Competition & Procurement team.

Date published: 16 February 2026