EU tells Apple it has "no intention" of repealing the Digital Markets Act

The European Union has firmly rejected Apple's calls to repeal and replace the Digital Markets Act (DMA), a landmark legislation aimed at regulating the power and reach of big tech companies. The EU's digital affairs spokesperson, Thomas Regnier, stated that the Commission has "absolutely no intention" of dismantling the DMA, which was passed in 2022 to level the playing field for smaller competitors. Apple has been at odds with the EU over the DMA, which has impacted the company's App Store rules, cross-device interoperability, and browser options. Earlier this year, the Commission fined Apple approximately $570 million for anti-competitive activities, which the company is appealing. The article notes that the back-and-forth over the DMA and the hefty fines being levied against big tech companies have become part of the political discourse amid trade negotiations between the US and the EU. The EU's stance suggests that it is determined to implement the DMA and hold tech giants accountable, despite Apple's concerns over its impact on user experience and security.