Key facts
- Europe's second-highest court rejected Apple's challenge to the Digital Markets Act.
- The court upheld rules requiring Apple to open its App Store and iOS to rivals.
- Apple was designated as a "gatekeeper" under the Digital Markets Act.
- France's competition authority ordered Meta Platforms to resume media payment talks.
- The authority found Meta's fee calculation methods likely constituted an abuse of dominance.
- Meta must present a payment plan within 15 days.
Europe's second-highest court has upheld the Digital Markets Act (DMA) rules, rejecting Apple's challenge to its designation as a "gatekeeper." This ruling means Apple must open its App Store and iOS to rivals, a significant victory for the EU's regulatory efforts against major technology companies. The court's decision reinforces the DMA's framework, which aims to ensure fairer competition in the digital market by imposing obligations on large online platforms. Apple had sought to overturn its classification, arguing it did not meet the criteria for a gatekeeper, but the court found against the company.