This was reported by CNBC, according to a report from Ukrinform.

Brussels is said to be the first to launch an investigation into allegations that Apple blocks third-party music services on its devices and promotes its own Apple Music service, after Spotify lodged a formal complaint with regulators in 2019.

In most regions, Apple’s App Store rules prevent companies like Spotify from billing users directly for subscriptions within the app, forcing users to use Apple’s App Store payment service instead, which charges 30% of the subscription cost.

Last year, the European Commission accused Apple of distorting competition in the music streaming market due to App Store rules that prohibit developers from informing users about other purchasing options.

As a result of the investigation, the European Commission will accuse Apple of abusing its monopoly position and ban “unfair trading conditions” regarding the subscription policy of music services, sources told the FT.

The sentence is expected to be announced early next month. This will be one of the most significant financial penalties the EU has imposed on large technology companies.

According to Ukrinform’s news, the European Union’s General Court of Appeal approved the anti-monopoly fine of over 4 billion euros given to Google.