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European Commission initiates regulatory dialogue on out-of-court dispute settlement mechanism

The European Commission has begun a regulatory dialogue regarding the out-of-court dispute settlement mechanism under the Digital Services Act, involving Very Large Online Platforms and Digital Services Coordinators.

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The European Commission organized a multilateral dialogue on 20 October 2026 regarding the out-of-court dispute settlement (ODS) mechanism under the Digital Services Act (DSA). This dialogue involves providers of Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs) and Digital Services Coordinators (DSCs).

The dialogue pertains to the Digital Services Act, specifically addressing the out-of-court dispute settlement mechanism.

The dialogue applies to Very Large Online Platforms and Digital Services Coordinators as identified by the Commission.

No specific deadline or transitional period is stated in the material.

Source: European Commission, official publication, retrieved 2026-10-21

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