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EU Investigates Apple Over App Store Violations

10/23/2025

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On October 22, 2025, Article 19 and Germany's Society for Civil Rights filed a complaint with EU antitrust regulators against Apple.
They allege that Apple's App Store terms and device conditions violate the Digital Markets Act.
The complaint highlights a 1 million euro standby letter of credit required from developers.
The EU is reviewing the complaint and could impose significant penalties on Apple.

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Story summary

On October 22, 2025, Article 19 and Germany's Society for Civil Rights filed a complaint with EU antitrust regulators against Apple.
They allege that Apple's App Store terms and device conditions violate the Digital Markets Act.
The complaint highlights a 1 million euro standby letter of credit required from developers.
The EU is reviewing the complaint and could impose significant penalties on Apple.