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Competition Authority imposed EUR 98.6 million fine against Apple over abuse of dominant position in app market

On 16 December 2025, the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) imposed an EUR 98.6 million fine against Apple in its investigation into the company’s App Tracking Transparency (ATT) policy, focusing on its potential anti-competitive effects. The AGCM…

Scope

Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Unilateral conduct regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
software provider: app stores
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority

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2023-05-02
under deliberation

On 2 May 2023, the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) announced the opening of an investigation i…

2024-10-08
under deliberation

On 8 October 2024, the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) evaluated Apple’s App Tracking Transpar…

2025-12-16
in force

On 16 December 2025, the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) imposed an EUR 98.6 million fine agai…