EU antitrust regulators – Antitrust Intelligence

Apple Challenges €1.8 Billion EU Antitrust Fine Over App Store Restrictions

May 22, 2024May 22, 2024Editorial

Apple Inc. has initiated legal proceedings to overturn a €1.8 billion ($1.9 billion) fine imposed by the European Union for allegedly restricting fair competition in the music streaming market. he tech giant filed a suit at the EU’s General Court in Luxembourg, aiming to nullify the decision made by the European Commission in March. This […]

EU Antitrust Chief Margrethe Vestager Warns Against Apple and Meta Fees, Citing Concerns for Digital Markets Act Compliance

March 20, 2024March 20, 2024Editorial

In a recent development within the tech industry, Margrethe Vestager, the European Union’s antitrust chief, has raised concerns regarding the fee structures implemented by tech giants Apple and Meta Platforms (formerly Facebook). Vestager’s warnings highlight potential obstacles these fees may pose to the objectives of the Digital Markets Act (DMA), aimed at fostering competition and […]

EU Antitrust Regulators Temporarily Suspend Inquiry into IAG’s Air Europa Acquisition

March 6, 2024March 7, 2024Editorial

The European Commission, in its ongoing pursuit to ensure fair competition within the aviation industry, has recently announced the suspension of its antitrust inquiry into International Airlines Group’s (IAG) proposed acquisition of Spanish carrier Air Europa. This decision, detailed in an update published on the commission’s website, marks a significant development in the regulatory process […]