Called the Digital Markets Act (DMA),the landmark lawaims to curb the power of tech giants.
Whatsapp, for instance, has to become interoperable with third-party messaging services.
Mobile operating systems, meanwhile, must provide access to alternative app stores.
40% off TNW Conference!
Their approaches to compliance have already caused alarm.
Apples has attracted the loudest condemnation.
The backlash to Apples DMA plans
Apples App Store was a prime target of the DMA.
Under the EUs new rules, that control has to loosen.
But Apple isnt letting go without a fight.
In response to the law, Apple has cut the commission it takes fromdevelopers in Europe.
However, its also introduced a new fee for apps installed through third-party stores.
Tech companies have pilloried the proposals.
We all have a role to play.
Firefox makerMozillahas another concern.
According to Mozilla, this forces the company to build and maintain two separate web client implementations.
The commercial incentives to restrict fair access to closed ecosystems remain strong.
One is a recent punishment doled out to Apple.
Mozilla hasnt lost hope either.
The company has been encouraged by the Commissions engagement with the surfing app issue,Amlani said.
The impacts on the tech we use could be immense.
We covered the full implications inthis guide.
The full benefits,however, could disappear if the public doesnt pay attention.
It will take a coordinated effort to make the DMA a success.
Story byThomas Macaulay
Thomas is the managing editor of TNW.
He leads our coverage of European tech and oversees our talented team of writers.
Away from work, he e(show all)Thomas is the managing editor of TNW.
He leads our coverage of European tech and oversees our talented team of writers.
Away from work, he enjoys playing chess (badly) and the guitar (even worse).
