Giants go to the box office The European Commission has just struck by causing Colossal fines in Apple and Meta For non -compliance with digital markets. These sanctions, respectively 500 million and 200 million euros, mean a decisive step in the regulation of technology giants. But besides the data, the entire economic model is questioned, which evokes the anger of the companies concerned and revives transatlantic tension. Back to a decision shaking a technical planet.
- The European Commission imposed Apple and Meta historical fines for failure to comply with the rules on digital markets.
- This decision revived transatlantic tension with the threats of economic represses from the United States.
PUSH European Commissionas a contest regulator used Digital Market Regulation (DMA) To justify these fines. Target? Reduce the power of large technology companies and guarantee the conditions of fair competition. For AppleThe accusation concerns restrictions from preventing applications from cheaper offers outside the App Store. From MetaIt is his model of binary consent (remuneration or consent) introduced in November 2023, which is emphasized.
In the face of these accusations, both American giants do not intend to do. Apple has already announced his intention to appeal and condemn the decision that would be “Bad for Confidentiality and Security” its users. On Meta Criticism of the EU attempt “The proud prosperous American society”. Both companies now have two months to comply with the EU court orders under punishment for new sanctions.
Angry United States: Trump threatens economic repression
This decision European Commission The tension with the US President could be well revived Donald Trump. He was already threatened with tax countries that sanction American companies. Trade war between The United States and Europe It seems more likely to be more likely, with potentially catastrophic consequences for the world economy.
But out of reflections economicalIt’s a real battle ideological That is played. On the one handEuropewho seeks to regulate technological giants to protect consumers and support competition. On the other hand UNITED STATESthat accuse the EU of brake innovation and penalty of American companies.
While Europe and the United States are competing in technological regulation, consumers continue to wait for specific solutions to protect their personal data and guarantee fair competition. But that’s not The only object that divides Brussels and Washington.