France, Sept. 25 -- Apple on Thursday urged the European Union to scrap its Digital Markets Act (DMA), the competition law that came into force last year to curb the power of big tech firms.

The company said the regulation is harming European consumers and weakening the quality of its services.

"The DMA should be repealed while a more appropriate fit for purpose legislative instrument is put in place," Apple said in a formal submission to the European Commission. The statement was filed as part of a public consultation on the law.

EU competition officials say the DMA will make the digital sector in the 27-nation bloc fairer and more open. The legislation targets firms seen as "gatekeepers" with dominant control over online services. Ap...