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Brussels Targets Apple in First Major Crackdown Under Digital Markets Act
Mace | 24th April 2025 | Brussels, Uncategorised
The European Commission has launched formal proceedings against Apple over suspected breaches of the Digital Markets Act, focusing on restrictive App Store policies. Developers claim Apple’s compliance measures deter competition, despite regulatory obligations. This marks the first major enforcement action under the DMA, signalling a tougher EU stance on Big Tech. Apple faces potential fines of up to 10 percent of global turnover while also contending with parallel antitrust action in the United States.
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