Apple to Appeal €500 Million EU DMA Fine Over Failing Commission’s Guidance
Apple’s appeal against a €500 million DMA fine will test the European Commission’s duty to provide feedback before sanctioning Big Tech firms.
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.
Ireland fined €2.5m for not implementing EU Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD) on time.
EU fines Apple €1.8 billion for App Store’s anti-competitive music streaming restrictions.