EU Prepares to Fine Apple and Meta for Digital Markets Act Violations

The European Commission emphasizes compliance over punishment as it enforces the DMA against major tech firms for alleged short-term breaches.

The European Commission is set to issue fines against Apple and Meta for alleged violations of the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which came into full effect in 2024.
Officials stress that the fines are aimed at ensuring compliance rather than serving as punitive measures, reflecting the DMA's distinct regulatory framework.
DG COMP Director General Olivier Guersent highlighted that DMA breaches differ from traditional antitrust violations, as they involve short-term noncompliance rather than repeated, long-term infractions.
Competition Commissioner Teresa Ribera confirmed that companies found in breach could face fines up to 10% of their global turnover, increasing to 20% for repeat offenses.
The Commission remains committed to enforcing the DMA, with no indications that broader priorities or geopolitical tensions will weaken its approach.