Government measures to put an end to Apple’s practices

published in the Senate OJ of 03/18/2021 – page 1731

Mrs. Florence Blatrix Contat draws the attention of the Minister of the Economy, Finance and Recovery to the functioning of the Apple company as the sole distributor of applications on its terminals and the iOS mobile market. After various surveys, it appears that Apple is preventing the emergence of competition through its total mastery of the iOS operating system on the one hand, and its App Store on the other.

In addition, Apple also imposes the use of its payment system and makes sherlocking a practice assumed in its development to the detriment of the competition.

Finally, this company practices tax evasion systematically, despite heavy convictions and fines in Europe.

Several legal proceedings are underway in France and in Europe, the initiative in particular of French startups.

She asks him what measures the Government intends to take to put an end to Apple’s practices and to dissuade any monopolistic attempt of this type.

Awaiting response from the Minister of the Economy, Finance and Recovery.

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