Apple and Meta Appeal €700 Million DMA Fines
Apple and Meta have appealed DMA breach findings and €700 million in fines, challenging the European Commission’s enforcement of new digital market rules.
Apple and Meta have appealed DMA breach findings and €700 million in fines, challenging the European Commission’s enforcement of new digital market rules.
The European Commission has reaffirmed that its digital regulations are non-negotiable with the U.S., emphasizing enforcement based on European values and ongoing investigations under the DSA.
Apple and Meta have avoided immediate new penalties for DMA non-compliance, as the European Commission prioritizes compliance and dialogue over automatic fines.
Apple’s appeal against a €500 million DMA fine will test the European Commission’s duty to provide feedback before sanctioning Big Tech firms.
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.
The European Commission remains committed to enforcing EU digital laws against Big Tech, despite political pressure and ongoing transatlantic tensions.
The EU is set to issue its first Digital Markets Act fines to Apple and Meta, intensifying digital regulation enforcement amid rising EU-US trade tensions.
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.
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.
Google appeals a 4.1 billion euro EU antitrust fine, arguing the Commission’s errors unfairly penalized its innovation and agreements with phone manufacturers.