Apple loses legal battle to overturn EU DMA gatekeeper status
- Source
- Reuters
- Time
- 8:32 AM
- Weight
- 94/100
The General Court of the European Union has dismissed a legal challenge by Apple seeking to overturn its designation as a "gatekeeper" under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The court upheld the European Commission’s 2023 ruling, which identified the App Store as a core platform service with significant market influence.
This decision affirms the EU's authority to impose stricter regulations on major tech firms to foster a more competitive digital environment. Under the DMA, Apple is required to implement significant changes to its business model, including allowing third-party app stores and providing developers with more freedom regarding in-app payment systems.