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The European Union will fine Apple ‘for the first time’ for violating the Digital Markets Act

The essence of the regulator's new claim: Apple did not allow third-party developers to leave links in the App Store that allow them to sell their applications more favourably. In this way, they bypass the shop's commission. According to antitrust regulators, this does not promote healthy competition.

Foreign media call this fine ‘the first’ (as it can be imposed until the end of November) under the current head of the European Commission Margrethe Vestager (someone decided to leave on a high note). Past fines have threatened to be levied only after March 2025.

The regulator is still mulling over the exact amounts, as well as the timing of the ‘first’ fine. This means that Apple can either comply with the EU's demand or appeal the penalty when it is imposed.

The European Union will fine Apple ‘for the first time’ for violating the Digital Markets Act

The essence of the regulator's new claim: Apple did not allow third-party developers to leave links in the App Store that allow them to sell their applications more favourably. In this way, they bypass the shop's commission. According to antitrust regulators, this does not promote healthy competition.

Foreign media call this fine ‘the first’ (as it can be imposed until the end of November) under the current head of the European Commission Margrethe Vestager (someone decided to leave on a high note). Past fines have threatened to be levied only after March 2025.

The regulator is still mulling over the exact amounts, as well as the timing of the ‘first’ fine. This means that Apple can either comply with the EU's demand or appeal the penalty when it is imposed.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-11-05/apple-to-face-first-eu-fine-under-bloc-s-digital-markets-act?srnd=phx-technology