Apple's Tim Cook to meet with EU competition chief while in New York
Apple CEO Tim Cook is in New York City on Friday, and during his trip, he will reportedly meet with Margrethe Vestager, the European Commissioner for Competition.
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Vestager is currently in New York City for the United Nations General Assembly. She also recently gave a keynote address at the Fordham University's annual Conference on International Antitrust Law and Policy on Friday.
A source familiar with the meeting told MacRumors that it would take place, but it isn't clear what topics Cook and Vestager will discuss.
Back in April, the European Union said that Apple was in breach of competition laws. Specifically, the EU claimed that Apple Music was unfairly advantaged compared to other streaming services that must pay Apple's 30% commission.
The EU competition chief has previously called out Apple for alleged anticompetitive practices. Vestager has also criticized Apple defending its App Store practices with arguments that the company affords a higher level of security and privacy to its users.
Although the existence of the meeting between Cook and Vestager could not be independently confirmed, Cook was in New York on Friday. In fact, the CEO has been documenting his trip to New York on Twitter, highlighting a visit to the Apple SoHo retail location and the International Center of Photography, as well as a meeting with the founders of the Shine app.
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Vestager is currently in New York City for the United Nations General Assembly. She also recently gave a keynote address at the Fordham University's annual Conference on International Antitrust Law and Policy on Friday.
A source familiar with the meeting told MacRumors that it would take place, but it isn't clear what topics Cook and Vestager will discuss.
Back in April, the European Union said that Apple was in breach of competition laws. Specifically, the EU claimed that Apple Music was unfairly advantaged compared to other streaming services that must pay Apple's 30% commission.
The EU competition chief has previously called out Apple for alleged anticompetitive practices. Vestager has also criticized Apple defending its App Store practices with arguments that the company affords a higher level of security and privacy to its users.
Although the existence of the meeting between Cook and Vestager could not be independently confirmed, Cook was in New York on Friday. In fact, the CEO has been documenting his trip to New York on Twitter, highlighting a visit to the Apple SoHo retail location and the International Center of Photography, as well as a meeting with the founders of the Shine app.
Good morning Apple SoHo! Great to feel the excitement and energy, from team members and customers alike! pic.twitter.com/frOZVgvbMa
— Tim Cook (@tim_cook)
Great catching up with @Naomi_NYC and @Marahml to hear about how they're using @TheShineApp to fight stigmas surrounding mental health issues. It's another powerful example of how technology can be used to help improve people's lives. pic.twitter.com/QQLn7Kq717
— Tim Cook (@tim_cook)
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Comments
From a health and food safety perspective, all I ever see are lists of banned products popping up here but permitted in the US.
Heath care coverage seems to be league above that of the the general US population.
Infrastructure (from high speed rail to communications) also seems to be in a different league.
And in the case of the pure technology stakes there is a lot going on in Europe. Try eliminating ARM, ASML and the Nokia/Ericsson 5G tandem out of the world equation and how would US technology interests fare?
Now, let's throw in the EU processor initiative.
I'm not seeing the EU failing to keep up.
and no Avon, every time I think of Europe, I am glad my ancestors, like those of many others, had the vision and courage to risk all and emigrate to the colonies. Think about what that says about those who stayed behind.