The European Union will issue decisions in the coming weeks on whether Apple and Meta Platforms have breached landmark tech regulations, EU antitrust chief Teresa Ribera told European Parliament lawmakers on Tuesday.
The investigations, launched in March last year, examine potential violations of the Digital Markets Act (DMA), a key law aimed at curbing Big Tech’s market dominance and offering consumers more choice.
Both companies are expected to face modest fines if found guilty of violating the DMA. Ribera had initially planned to deliver a ruling in March but said the timeline has been extended slightly.
Meta reiterated its criticism ahead of the decision, accusing the European Commission of unfairly targeting successful American companies. “This is not just about fines — it’s about the Commission seeking to handicap successful American businesses simply because they’re American, while letting Chinese and European rivals off the hook,” a Meta spokesperson said.
The development comes amid rising trade tensions between the U.S. and EU following President Donald Trump’s tariffs, with further EU countermeasures under consideration. Some member states, including France, are pushing to more aggressively target U.S. services.
