The company (Apple) was fined EUR 500 million for preventing app developers from directing users to cheaper external offers.

Omissions

• The specific date of the fine announcement (April 23, 2025)
• The legal basis was the Digital Markets Act (DMA)
• This was the first fine imposed on a gatekeeper under the DMA

Sources

• PrimaryEuropean Commission Press ReleaseEuropean Commission found that Apple breached its anti-steering obligation under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and imposed a €500 million fine on April 23, 2025
• SecondaryCNBCThe EU announced the €500 million fine in April 2025, saying that Apple 'breached its anti-steering obligation' with restrictions on the App Store
• SecondaryNoerr LLPOn 23 April 2025, the European Commission imposed a €500 million fine on Apple for breaching the Digital Markets Act (DMA) anti-steering provisions