Apple Hit With $2 Billion Fine for Antitrust Violations

Apple Fined €1.84 Billion by EU for Antitrust Violations, Clash with Spotify Continues

On Monday, Apple faced a substantial €1.84 billion ($2 billion) fine from the European Union (EU) for violating antitrust laws. The penalty was imposed due to Apple’s alleged “abuse of dominant position,” impacting Spotify and other music streaming apps by restricting them from informing customers about cheaper subscription options outside of the App Store. Apple suggested that the fine could have been politically motivated as Spotify is a European company.