European Commission Fails to Sufficiently Regulate Apple, Google, Claim Advocates
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European politicians and advocacy groups express dissatisfaction with current legislation aimed at Big Tech monopolies, particularly criticizing Apple and Google for their dominance. Recently, digital rights groups condemned Apple's interoperability measures as discouraging, while the Club de Madrid called for Google's forced divestiture in digital advertising to restore competition. This follows the European Commission's findings from an investigation into Google's antitrust practices, suggesting mandatory actions to remediate their overwhelming market position. The discussion underscores ongoing tensions between regulatory bodies and significant tech players in Europe.
In response to proposed measures for interoperability, digital rights groups criticized Apple, claiming its processes dissuade developers from seeking necessary compatibility with iOS systems.
The Club de Madrid urges that Google's monopoly over digital advertising be dismantled to foster competition, citing the control stemming from its acquisition of DoubleClick.
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