Apple has filed an appeal against the European Union's "unprecedented" fine of $568 million

Apple has announced its decision to contest the €500 million ($568.6 million) penalty imposed by the European Union.

The penalty was issued because the EU found Apple guilty of breaching its regulations by restricting apps on its App Store from directing users to alternative payment options that bypass Apple's system, which obliges developers to hand over 30% of their earnings to Apple.

Although Apple adjusted its App Store policies in the EU to align with the Digital Markets Act requirements, according to a report by The Guardian, the company has now opted to challenge the EU's decision, criticizing the "confusing" changes necessitated by Brussels.

In its announcement, Apple stated, "We believe the European Commission’s decision and their significant fine exceed legal necessities. Our appeal to the EU's General Court will demonstrate the impositions made on our store operations, which lead to complications for developers and users alike."

A representative from the European Commission responded to The Guardian, asserting, "We are prepared to uphold our decisions in legal proceedings."

In August, the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) concluded its investigation into Apple's in-app payment practices. The investigation examined if regulations were violated by Apple. Concurrently, Apple revised its policies in Europe to permit developers to integrate external payment linking, a measure that fell short of satisfying the European Commission's previously established April determination that Apple's actions contravened its anti-steering responsibilities under the DMA.