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Apple has formally appealed a €500 million fine imposed by the European Union, claiming that the bloc is overstepping legal boundaries and enforcing changes that negatively impact consumers.
The penalty was issued by the European Commission in April, after it concluded that Apple had prevented app developers from directing users to alternative platforms outside the App Store where cheaper deals might be available—an alleged breach of the EU’s digital competition legislation.
In a statement on Monday, the US tech giant defended its position, stating: “We’ve filed our appeal today because we believe the European Commission’s decision—and this extraordinary fine—exceeds the scope of what the law allows.”
Apple also criticised the EU’s intervention in its business model, arguing that Brussels is “dictating how we manage our store and imposing terms that confuse developers and degrade the user experience.” The company added that it had made changes to its App Store to avoid incurring daily fines, and would present its full case before the EU courts.
In a move to comply with the bloc’s new Digital Markets Act, Apple last month announced revised payment policies in Europe, including a provision allowing app developers to offer alternative payment options within their apps. The European Commission is currently reviewing these updates to determine if they meet the legal requirements.
Apple has repeatedly voiced its opposition to the sweeping new regulations under the Digital Markets Act, insisting it has been forced into making changes under the threat of punitive financial consequences.
