EU requires Apple to stop geo-blocking
The EU has ordered Apple to stop geo-blocking its services, pushing for fair access across the digital market and giving Apple a month to comply or face enforcement actions.
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EU fines Meta €797 million over Facebook Marketplace practices
The European Commission fined Meta €797.72 million for antitrust violations related to Facebook Marketplace’s integration with Facebook, prompting Meta to plan an appeal while complying with the ruling.
Commission Publishes Fitness Check on EU Consumer Law for Digital Fairness
The European Commission’s fitness check evaluates EU consumer law effectiveness in ensuring digital fairness, emphasizing transparency and proposed legislative reforms.
X Avoids EU Gatekeeper Designation Under DMA
Elon Musk’s X avoids EU gatekeeper status under the Digital Markets Act, escaping stringent obligations after an investigation by the European Commission.
EU Regulators Urged to Act Against Microsoft’s Edge Browser
Web browser developers urge the EU to act against Microsoft for unfairly promoting Edge on Windows, calling for its inclusion under the Digital Markets Act.
Germany Expands Digital Market Act on All Microsoft Products and Services
Germany’s BKartA mandates Microsoft to comply with EU Digital Market Act regulations, expanding oversight beyond Windows and LinkedIn to the entire company.
Google Faces EU Penalties for Digital Markets Act Breaches
EU officials are preparing charges against Google for violating the Digital Markets Act, with potential fines up to 10% of global revenue.
European Commission Investigates Meta’s Marketplace Tactics
Meta faces potential fines from the European Commission for linking Facebook Marketplace to its social network, risking up to 10% of its €127 billion revenue, amid other ongoing investigations.
Study: Implementation by BigTech of their obligations under the DMA
The Digital Markets Act aims to curb Big Tech monopolies, but recent findings suggest they may not be fully compliant, risking market competition and consumer protection.
Meta Faces Potential €12.2 Billion Fine for EU Antitrust Violations
Meta may face a €12.2 billion EU antitrust fine for allegedly anticompetitive practices in integrating Marketplace with Facebook.