Apple Asks EU to Repeal DMA, Fined €500M

Apple has formally asked the European Commission to repeal or scale back the Digital Markets Act, arguing the law is cumbersome, undermines innovation and privacy, and has forced delays or cancellations of features for EU users. The company says interoperability requirements and related engineering work have made it difficult or risky to bring features such as Live Translation for AirPods, iPhone Mirroring, and some Apple Maps functions to the EU without exposing sensitive data. Apple also warns that DMA‑driven sideloading and third‑party app stores and payment systems increase security and fraud risks, and alleges the Commission has disproportionately targeted the company. The European Commission has refused calls to scrap the DMA, saying it has “absolutely no intention” of repealing it, has already fined Apple €500 million for breaches, and has given designated gatekeepers deadlines to comply or face further penalties. The dispute has heightened tensions between Apple and European regulators and fueled wider concerns about perceived political targeting of U.S. tech firms.