Hua Er Jie Jian Wen·2025-03-28 20:49Group 1 - The EU is expected to impose fines on tech giants Apple and Meta, but the amounts will be significantly lower than previous antitrust cases, indicating a more restrained approach [1] - This restraint is seen as a realistic compromise, balancing the need to maintain competition in the digital market while avoiding direct conflict with the US government during a sensitive period [1][3] - EU officials, including Teresa Ribera, emphasize the importance of enforcing regulations on Silicon Valley companies, despite potential backlash from the US [3] Group 2 - The recent stock performance of tech companies shows declines, with Apple down 2.66% and Meta down 4.29% [2] - There are indications that the EU may implement a periodic fine mechanism against Apple, reflecting a long-term commitment to regulating "gatekeeper" platforms [3] - Apple is perceived to have structural barriers to competition in areas like App Store payment methods and default app settings, which the EU aims to address [3]