Apple vs. the DMA: Arrogance and Obstruction in Brussels

Apple's defiant stance against the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA) was on full display at a recent compliance workshop in Brussels. The company's representatives used the event as a marketing opportunity, dismissing the DMA's regulations as an 'extreme interpretation' and exhibiting an arrogant disregard for other participants. They dodged key questions, deflecting criticism onto competitors and wasting considerable time with self-congratulatory remarks. The author details the workshop's events, highlighting Apple's history of regulatory obstruction and its use of financial and political influence to hinder DMA enforcement. The article concludes with a call for fair and impartial application of the law to prevent tech giants from abusing their power and ensure a level playing field in the digital market.