Apple tried addressing EU’s concerns in 2024, but was stonewalled: report

Apple tried addressing EU’s concerns in 2024, but was stonewalled: report

Apple reportedly tried to engage with the EU over non-compliance concerns, but with no success, and that’s part of its appeal argument.

Apple to appeal €500M digital fine over EU’s silence in compliance talks

The company contends that it made a series of proposals to the Commission over the course of 2024 but did not receive feedback.

Apple to Appeal $570 Million EU Fine in DMA Violations

Apple to Appeal $570 Million EU Fine in DMA Violations Apple is preparing to fight a €500 million ($570 million) fine imposed by the European Commission for violating the Digital Markets Act (DMA), arguing that it made repeated efforts in 2024 to comply but received little to no guidance from regulators. The company says it proposed changes and sought feedback throughout the year, but the […] This post Apple to Appeal $570 Million EU Fine in DMA…

Unsurprisingly, Apple is preparing an appeal against the €500 million fine imposed by the European Commission, which accuses the computer manufacturer of violating the Digital Markets Regulation (DMA). At the heart of the issue is a heated exchange of words over each party's responsibilities.

Apple to appeal €500M digital fine over EU’s silence in compliance talks - politico.eu - WiredFocus

When asked about the correspondence from Apple, the Commission said that its door will always be open, but that it is the “sole responsibility” of the gatekeepers to come up with product changes that comply with the law. “The Commission made it very clear whenever Apple’s proposals were at the outset falling short of effective compliance and encouraged the company to seek market feedback,” said Commission spokesperson Lea Zuber. “Last [month’s] …