EU Comission – 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 Imposes Landmark Antitrust Fine on Apple Following Spotify Complaint

March 5, 2024March 5, 2024Editorial

The European Union’s recent decision to impose a substantial antitrust fine on tech giant Apple marks a significant development in the ongoing debate surrounding competition within the digital marketplace. Stemming from a complaint lodged by music streaming service Spotify, the fine underscores the EU’s commitment to upholding fair competition and curbing anti-competitive practices in the […]