Apple appeals $570 million antitrust fine, says EU blew off compliance collaboration

In an appeal of a $570 million fine for violation of antitrust law, Apple says it had no idea how to comply, because the EU repeatedly ignored calls for feedback.An EU flag with the App Store logoDespite the White House saying it won't tolerate the EU fining Apple, and the EU saying it won't be bullied, Apple has been fined $570 million for alleged non-compliance with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Now Apple is appealing against the fine, and according to Politico, the company is pushing back against the EU's entire process.Throughout the whole time that the DMA has been first mooted, then implemented, and finally made into law, Apple has repeatedly said that it is constantly working with the EU to ensure compliance. Now it's saying it was more that it was like it tried to, but the EU wasn't interested in talking about what would solve the issues to regulatory satisfaction. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

May 8, 2025 - 14:07
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Apple appeals $570 million antitrust fine, says EU blew off compliance collaboration
In an appeal of a $570 million fine for violation of antitrust law, Apple says it had no idea how to comply, because the EU repeatedly ignored calls for feedback.

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An EU flag with the App Store logo

Despite the White House saying it won't tolerate the EU fining Apple, and the EU saying it won't be bullied, Apple has been fined $570 million for alleged non-compliance with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Now Apple is appealing against the fine, and according to Politico, the company is pushing back against the EU's entire process.

Throughout the whole time that the DMA has been first mooted, then implemented, and finally made into law, Apple has repeatedly said that it is constantly working with the EU to ensure compliance. Now it's saying it was more that it was like it tried to, but the EU wasn't interested in talking about what would solve the issues to regulatory satisfaction.


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