European Commission’s Delay in Digital Competition Rulings Fuels Speculation on U.S. Influence

The European Commission’s March 26 deadline for announcing decisions on enforcement actions against Apple and Meta’s compliance with the European Union’s new digital competition regulations has come and gone without any announcements. The delay has sparked speculation among observers, some of whom suggest it might be due to the influence of the U.S. administration and Big Tech’s sway in the White House. Former President Donald Trump’s threats of tariffs in retaliation for fines against U.S. companies have added to the discourse. Despite these theories, Dirk Auer, the Brussels-based director of competition policy at the International Center for Law & Economics, believes these factors are unlikely to be the cause of the delay. For further details, visit the full article.