Appleβs App Store Policies Charged Under New E.U. Competition Law NYT: Technology By: Adam Satariano and Tripp Mickle 24 June 2024 at 14:55 The companyβs App Store policies are illegal under the European Unionβs Digital Markets Act, according to regulators in Brussels. Β© Johanna Geron/ReutersMargrethe Vestager, who oversees competition policy at the European Commission, said Appleβs App Store policies prevent consumers from being aware of better offers.