The European Commission appears to be getting closer toonefinal verdict on whether Apple breached the rules of the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which is designed to ensure fairer competition between tech giants. EU antitrust chief Teresa Ribera said this week that a decision could be made in the coming weeks. Along with Applem is in the viewfinder of Meta. Investigation App The trial began in March 2024, and since then there has been repeated speculation about possible fines. There have been several reports that a decision is imminent (originally expected in June, then in November, and then in March of this year).
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International politics also plays a big role in the whole situation. AdminiDonald Trump's administration has previously threatened to impose tariffs on the EU if the bloc imposes sanctions on American companies. With some tariffs already in place, there is a risk of further tightening trade relations if the EU imposes AppI got a heavy fine.
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However, based on available information, it is not expected that Apple faced maximal penalty, which can reach up to 10% of global annual turnover. Given that the DMA only applies from 2023, the fine could be milder. Moreover, the Commission prefers that companies adjust their behavior and start complying with the rules voluntarily, rather than being simply sanctioned. In addition to the financial penalty, the verdict may also bring specific requirements for changing the way they operate App Store in the EU. The result will be crucial not only for Apple, but also for the entire technology sector in Europe. We will keep you informed of the outcome.
After that apple will be withdrawn from the EU market.
From one of the largest and richest markets on the planet? It really doesn't work that way and he knows how Apple, so does the EU.
That wouldn't help much. He faces further sanctions and lawsuits at home.