Archive · 24 Jun 2025
Apple in Talks with EU to Avoid Further DMA Fines
Apple is in talks with the EU to avoid more fines.
The EU fined Apple for rules that made it hard for app developers to use different payment methods.
Apple is expected to make some changes to fix this.
One issue is the fees Apple charges developers.
The EU is also looking at whether Apple allows people to download apps from other places.
The US is not happy about these fines and might react.
The EU says that every company needs to follow its rules.
Apple is negotiating with EU regulators to avoid further fines under the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
Apple was previously fined 500 million euros for violating DMA rules related to anti-steering policies.
The EU is reviewing Apple's practices, including the Core Technology Fee (CTF) for app developers.
Apple may announce minor concessions to gain more time to evaluate changes.
The situation could cause tension with the US, as Trump has criticized EU fines.
- Who
- Apple and EU regulators
- What
- Apple is negotiating with the EU to avoid further fines related to the Digital Markets Act.
- When
- Negotiations are ongoing, with a deadline of June 26th.
- Where
- European Union
- Why
- To ensure compliance with the Digital Markets Act and avoid additional penalties.
EU Stance
US Stance
Regulatory Enforcement
EU Stance
EU is enforcing DMA to ensure fair competition and consumer choice.
US Stance
US views fines as economic extortion, threatens tariffs.
- Initial Fine
- 500 million euros
- Deadline
- June 26th
- Legislation
- Digital Markets Act (DMA)
- Issue
- Anti-steering policies and CTF
- CTF
- €0.50 per install after one million downloads