Spain opens proceedings against Apple and Amazon over alleged competition violations

Spain’s competition regulator, CNMC, opened sanction proceedings against Apple and Amazon on November 3, 2026. The case alleges that the companies failed to comply with a 2023 order requiring them to stop anti-competitive practices involving Apple products sold on Amazon’s Spanish website.

The proceedings could expose Apple and Amazon to further regulatory penalties and extend scrutiny of their reseller and advertising practices in Spain. CNMC’s investigation may take up to three months.

  • 1CNMC previously fined Apple and Amazon 194M euros for restricting resellers and advertising.
  • 2The alleged non-compliance concerns a 2023 order covering anti-competitive practices involving Apple products on Amazon’s Spanish site.
  • 3The investigation may take up to three months.

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