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05/12/2025

EU court clarifies interoperability obligations for dominant tech platforms

The CJEU confirmed that dominant platforms must allow interoperability unless justified, reinforcing EU antitrust obligations beyond the Digital Markets Act’s scope.

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04/24/2025

EU Fines Apple and Meta for Digital Markets Act Violations

The European Commission fined Apple €500 million and Meta €200 million for breaching the Digital Markets Act, emphasizing strict enforcement of EU digital competition rules.

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04/10/2025

Apple and Meta to face EU fines under Digital Markets Act

The EU prioritizes compliance over punishment in enforcing the Digital Markets Act, with fines for Apple and Meta signaling its commitment to regulating Big Tech effectively.

04/04/2025

EU forces Apple to comply with DMA interoperability rules

The EU enforces DMA rules on Apple, mandating interoperability for iOS features, while Apple warns of innovation delays, privacy risks, and increased costs.

03/27/2025

Apple avoids EU fines after browser changes on iPhones to comply with DMA

Apple avoids EU fines by complying with Digital Markets Act, while regulators impose penalties for other violations, targeting practices that limit competition and consumer choice.

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03/03/2025

Trump Administration Challenges EU’s Digital Market Rules

US lawmakers challenge EU digital laws, citing potential bias against American tech firms, as the DMA and DSA reshape global market dynamics and heighten transatlantic tensions.

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02/17/2025

Meta opens Facebook Marketplace to rivals under EU antitrust pressure

META Platforms opens Facebook Marketplace to classified ad rivals in Europe to comply with a €798 million EU antitrust order, despite disputing the decision.

01/31/2025

Google Appeals Record $4B EU Antitrust Fine

Google appeals a 4.1 billion euro EU antitrust fine, arguing the Commission’s errors unfairly penalized its innovation and agreements with phone manufacturers.

01/20/2025

Former EU Leaders Call for Google Adtech Breakup

Former European leaders urge the EU to separate Google’s adtech business to restore competition and protect media independence, emphasizing the need for a European Tech Deal.

12/28/2024

EU Commission Pushes Apple for Device Interoperability Compliance

The EC requires Apple to enable device interoperability under the DMA, sparking privacy concerns and public consultations, with a final decision expected by March 2025.