France: Competition Authority investigation into Apple over alleged abuse of dominant position
Progress
Current status
under deliberation
25 Jul 2023 under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
France
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Unilateral conduct regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
online advertising provider
software provider: app stores
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Issued Competition Authority statement of objection against Apple alleging abuse of dominant position
On 25 July 2023, the Competition Authority of France issued a statement of objection against Apple regarding practices in the distribution of applications on mobile terminals, which affect related markets, including advertising services and consume…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
announcement
Government branch
executive
Government body
competition authority