Apple has appealed a €500 million fine imposed by the European Commission for violating the Digital Markets Act. The company argues this ruling is unjust and restricts its operations.
Apple's Appeal Against the Fine
On Monday, Apple filed an appeal against the €500 million fine, referred to as ‘unprecedented.’ The company seeks to overturn the ruling for breaching the EU’s Digital Markets Act. In its statement, Apple claimed: 'As our appeal will show, the EC is mandating how we run our store and forcing business terms which are confusing for developers and bad for users.'
Update on App Store Policies
Apple has updated its European App Store policies, asserting that the changes comply with the DMA, helping it avoid further fines. This response came after the Commission accused Apple of limiting both developers’ opportunities and consumer choices.
Tech Giants Opposing EU Scrutiny
Recently, companies like Google and Meta have also faced stringent scrutiny from the EU under the DMA. Google previously warned that the law might stifle innovation and expose it to fines of up to 10% of its global revenue. Meta was recently fined €200 million for violations related to in-app payments.
The ongoing disputes between major tech companies and the European Commission highlight the tensions surrounding digital market regulations, which may impact the future development of technologies and business models.
