Full-Scale War: Apple Challenges EU’s Digital Markets Act in Court

The dispute between Apple and the European Union over the Digital Markets Act has escalated into a full-scale legal battle before the EU General Court in Luxembourg, with the case proceeding as the European Commission conducts its first formal review of the law.

According to Bloomberg, Apple’s attorney Daniel Beard criticised the DMA as an “immense and intrusive burden” during a court session, mirroring the company’s long-running stance that the act is “anti-consumer and anti-privacy.” Bloomberg’s report notes that Apple’s challenge centres on three areas: hardware interoperability, App Store regulation, and the iMessage investigation.

The European Commission has defended the DMA’s scope, with Commission lawyer Paul-John Loewenthal stating that Apple’s “absolute control over the iPhone” enables it to reap “supernormal profits” while stifling competition. The article also notes that Apple previously requested the Commission revoke the DMA in September, a proposal the Commission rejected, reiterating that the EU has no intention of abandoning the legislation.