The European Union is set to announce a decision on whether tech giants Apple and Meta have violated significant regulations aimed at limiting their market dominance, according to antitrust chief Teresa Ribera. She shared this update with European Parliament lawmakers on Tuesday.
Since March of last year, the European Commission has been probing both companies for potential infractions of the Digital Markets Act (DMA). This legislation outlines specific guidelines for major tech players with the aim of enhancing market competition and expanding consumer options.
Sources informed Reuters last month that both Apple and Meta are likely to incur modest fines for any violations of the DMA.
Initially, Ribera indicated that a decision regarding the two companies would be made by March, but she now states that additional time is required.
“Decisions could be adopted in the coming weeks,” she remarked when questioned about the timeline during the parliamentary session.
The escalating trade tensions between the United States and the European Union, particularly in light of tariffs imposed during President Donald Trump’s administration, have prompted the EU to take its first steps in response, with further actions anticipated. Some member states, such as France, are advocating for targeted measures against U.S. services.
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