By Lewis Crofts ( April 8, 2025, 12:26 GMT | Insight) -- Probes into Apple and Meta Platforms over their compliance with EU rules to curb the power of digital gatekeepers are likely to be decided "in the coming weeks," the bloc's competition chief told lawmakers today. Fines are expected. “If companies do not abide by these rules, fines can and have to be imposed to protect markets and consumers, like in any member state or in any other country or in any other sector,” Teresa Ribera said.Probes into Apple and Meta Platforms over their compliance with EU rules to curb the power of digital gatekeepers are likely to be decided "in the coming weeks," with fines expected against the platforms....
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