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Apple loses challenges against EU rules to curb Big Tech
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Fusion42 · 9 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
Apple's legal challenges against the EU Digital Markets Act were dismissed by the Luxembourg General Court, confirming Apple's App Store, iOS, and ecosystem are gatekeepers subject to DMA obligations and fines up to 10% of global turnover. The ruling strengthens EU antitrust enforcement and opens competitive pathways for rivals across Apple's key platforms.
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EU gatekeeping rules are now legally enforceable; founders building app distribution, messaging, or OS-level services in Europe can now rely on forced interoperability and reduced platform rent-extraction—reshaping competitive dynamics for mobile and platform ecosystems.
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