EURegulationOfficial ✓October 21, 2026· European Commission
Commission to investigate how Booking.com combats scams and fraud under the Digital Services Act
What happened
On 21 October 2026, the European Commission opened formal proceedings against Booking.com under the Digital Services Act. The action assesses whether the platform breached rules by not diligently assessing or effectively mitigating risks related to "fraudulent listings and phishing scams."
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