The European Union has imposed fines on Apple and Meta, totaling €500 million (approximately $568 million) and €200 million (around $227 million) respectively, for allegedly violating the EU’s Digital Markets Act, as reported by The Wall Street Journal.
Apple is accused of failing to meet a requirement that obliges app developers to notify customers about alternative methods for purchasing digital products.
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As for Meta, the EU claims the company must cease forcing Instagram and Facebook users to accept personalized ads or pay for a subscription. The European Commission is still evaluating whether to approve Meta’s proposed option of “less-personalized ads.”
Both Apple and Meta have stated their intention to appeal the EU’s rulings.
Apple, in its statement, argued that the EU’s actions unfairly target the company and that the decisions undermine user privacy and security, harm product quality, and compel Apple to share its technology without compensation.
Meta’s Chief Global Affairs Officer, Joel Kaplan, accused the Commission of attempting to weaken successful American companies while allowing Chinese and European firms to operate under more lenient standards.
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“This is not about a fine; the Commission’s demands to alter our business model essentially impose a multi-billion-dollar tariff on Meta, forcing us to offer a subpar service,” Kaplan added.