Re:EU Digital Markets Act, aimed at Google, Apple, Amazon, a...
by rtsil on Wednesday July 20, 2022 @01:49PM
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> The EU probably can't break up Google or Apple
The default remedy isn't break up, it's 10% of the total worldwide turnover (20% for repeat offenders). The EU can very much fine Google or Apple (and already did so).
If break-up is not possible, retricting or prohibiting access to the EU market is quite possible.
Edit: also, on my dealings with Google, I am contracting with Google Ireland Limited, a company that the EU can break up.
The default remedy isn't break up, it's 10% of the total worldwide turnover (20% for repeat offenders). The EU can very much fine Google or Apple (and already did so).
If break-up is not possible, retricting or prohibiting access to the EU market is quite possible.
Edit: also, on my dealings with Google, I am contracting with Google Ireland Limited, a company that the EU can break up.