Apple, Meta Face EU Action Over DMA Compliance

Apple is under renewed scrutiny from EU antitrust regulators, who may issue another charge sheet unless Apple remedies alleged Digital Markets Act (DMA) violations by June 26. The dispute centers on Apple restricting app developers from informing users about alternative, potentially cheaper payment options outside the App Store. Apple faces daily fines of up to 5% of its average global revenue if it fails to comply, following a €500 million penalty earlier in the year for similar violations. The company claims the EU keeps changing compliance requirements and says it is investing significant resources to meet expectations. The European Commission asserts it has broad enforcement powers but is awaiting Apple’s proposal before proceeding further. The situation reflects broader EU efforts to regulate major tech platforms, with Meta also recently fined for DMA compliance failures.