The European Union (EU) has issued a €700 million fine against Apple and Meta for breaching the provisions of the Digital Markets Act. Apple has been penalized with €500 million for preventing developers from guiding users to external platforms for purchases, whereas Meta faces a €200 million fine for offering paid advertisement-free services. These penalties are notably less severe compared to previous EU antitrust fines, potentially influenced by warnings from the Trump administration. Both companies have a 60-day window to rectify the violations or risk incurring additional fines.
