The European Union is intensifying its scrutiny of tech giants, with a particular focus on Apple's new fee structure for alternative app stores and Google's compliance with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The EU regulators are set to investigate Meta's 'pay or consent' model, alongside probing into Apple's fee terms which include a Core Technology Fee of €0.50 per annual install, re-install, or update. This move aims to determine if these practices undermine the DMA's objectives. Google has responded to the EU's actions by stating its intention to defend its DMA compliance in the coming months. The situation highlights the ongoing tension between regulatory bodies and tech companies over market practices and compliance with new digital legislation.