Apple and Meta are said to have violated the Digital Markets Act, and the EU’s decision on the case is imminent.
The European Union is about to decide whether Apple and Meta have violated the Digital Markets Act (DMA), the new law that requires large tech companies to engage in fair competition. According to EU Commissioner Teresa Ribera, we can expect the decision within a few weeks.
Fines on the Horizon
The European Commission has been investigating since last March whether Apple and Meta have violated the rules. The DMA contains clear regulations aimed at curbing the dominance of large tech companies and providing more freedom of choice to consumers.
According to sources from Reuters, both companies would receive fines, but not for very high amounts. Meta reacted strongly to the decision, claiming that the EU is deliberately disadvantaging successful American companies while European and Chinese competitors are not targeted. Apple, on the other hand, states that “its ability to innovate in Europe is being slowed down”.
Political Tensions in the Background
The case is ongoing amidst rising tensions between the US and the EU, partly caused by American trade measures. According to Vice President J.D. Vance, Europe should fall in line with the United States, the self-proclaimed AI leader. Meanwhile, some EU member states, including France, are advocating for stricter measures against American tech services.
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