He stressed the necessity of enforcing existing laws, particularly as regulators in both Europe and the US continue to scrutinize Apple's practices.

Last year, the European Commission fined Apple approximately $2 billion following Spotify's complaint about its competitive practices.

He specifically urged EU officials to ensure fair access to alternative app stores on iPhones, criticizing Apple's conditions that hinder competition.

This call for regulatory action is not new; Spotify previously accused Apple of anti-competitive practices related to its App Store payment system back in 2019.

Ek accused Apple of employing tactics of 'delaying and stalling' to evade regulations aimed at limiting the influence of dominant tech platforms.

During a meeting with European Commission officials in Brussels on February 25, 2025, Ek emphasized the urgency for Europe to enforce the DMA.

Under Ek's leadership, Spotify has consistently advocated for increased regulatory scrutiny of Apple, making his recent comments a continuation of this stance.

Spotify CEO Daniel Ek has called on European regulators to take action against Apple, accusing the tech giant of circumventing the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA) and labeling its compliance efforts a 'farce.'

Currently, Apple is under investigation by EU regulators for issues related to anti-steering rules and a new fee structure for third-party app marketplaces.

In response to Ek's allegations, Apple has not directly addressed the accusations but has raised concerns about a pornography app available through a third-party app store in the EU.

The EU is expected to rule on Apple's compliance with the DMA by the end of March 2025, with potential fines reaching up to 10% of Apple's global annual revenue if found in violation.

Despite ongoing tensions with Apple, Spotify has seen significant user growth, achieving its first annual profit in 2024, largely driven by expansion in Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East.