The European Union has announced a preliminary finding that Appleis in breach of the Digital Markets Act, including how it restricts rivals, and what it charges them.
In March 2024, EU officials opened an investigation into allegations that Apple was failing to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). By June, antitrust executive Margrethe Vestager was describing the EU’s findings against Apple as “very serious,” and it has now officially told the company its preliminary conclusions regarding how it limits rivals on its App Store.
“Today is a very important day for the effective enforcement of the DMA,” said Vestager in a statement. “Our preliminary position is that Apple does not fully allow steering. Steering is key to ensure that app developers are less dependent on gatekeepers’ app stores and for consumers to be aware of better offers.”
