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EU Commission: Apple DMA anti-steering fine antitrust case

European Commission · DMA.100109 · decided Apr 23, 2025 · On appeal

Decision

The Commission found Apple stopped app developers from freely steering users to cheaper offers outside the App Store, in breach of the Digital Markets Act.

The case

Against
Apple
Regulator
European Commission
Docket
DMA.100109
Decided
Apr 23, 2025
Status
On appealApple appealed to the General Court.
Outcome
The Commission fined Apple EUR 500 million for breaching the DMA anti-steering obligation.
Amount
EUR 500 million
Law tested
Digital Markets Act on Regulations

History

2 dated entries
DateEntry
Apr 23, 2025Decision: EU Commission: Apple DMA anti-steering fine
Jun 24, 2024Filing: Preliminary findings sent to Apple

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