The European Union's top court, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), has ruled that Apple can be sued in the Netherlands over its App Store commission fees, paving the way for a massive €637 million damages claim filed by Dutch consumer groups.
Two consumer foundations, Right to Consumer Justice and App Stores Claims, accuse Apple of imposing abusive 30% fees on in-app purchases, alleging that these charges were passed on to users, inflating app prices for an estimated 14 million Dutch users (7 million iPhone and 7 million iPad users).
Apple had attempted to block the case by arguing that Dutch courts lacked jurisdiction, but the CJEU rejected this, stating that the App Store's localization for Dutch users meant the impact occurred in the Netherlands. The court confirmed that territorial and international jurisdiction is valid.
The full hearing on the substance of the lawsuit is scheduled for early 2026 in the Netherlands. If successful, this could lead to one of the largest damages payouts Apple has faced in Europe and set a precedent for similar legal challenges across the continent.
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