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EU Cloud Group Pushes for Halt to Broadcom VMware Changes

By  |  March 19, 2026

A European cloud industry association has called on EU antitrust regulators to intervene against Broadcom, requesting a temporary suspension of changes affecting its VMware partner ecosystem, according to Reuters.

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    The lobbying group Cloud Infrastructure Services Providers in Europe (CISPE), which represents nearly 50 members across the region and includes Microsoft and Amazon as associate members, has escalated its dispute with the U.S. tech firm. Per Reuters, the group has asked the European Commission to impose interim measures after Broadcom moved to end its VMware Cloud Service Provider (VCSP) programme in Europe.

    The dispute follows CISPE’s earlier legal action against the European Commission over its approval of Broadcom’s 2023 acquisition of VMware. The group argued at the time that regulators had not adequately scrutinized the deal, according to Reuters.

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    In its latest complaint, CISPE said Broadcom’s restructuring of the VMware partner ecosystem—announced late last year—would significantly limit participation. According to Reuters, the group claims that the move effectively excludes most European cloud service providers, leaving only a small number of selected partners.

    Read more: Cloud Providers Challenge EU Approval of Broadcom–VMware Deal

    CISPE has warned that the changes could have serious consequences for both providers and customers. Per Reuters, the organization argues that the decision risks causing lasting harm to competition and the broader European cloud services market.

    The European Commission confirmed it has received the complaint and is reviewing it. According to Reuters, a spokesperson said the case is being assessed under standard procedures.

    Broadcom has not publicly responded to requests for comment, Reuters reported.

    CISPE is urging regulators to take swift action, including temporarily suspending the programme changes, reinstating affected providers, and introducing safeguards to prevent potential retaliation.

    Source: Reuters