The European Union has fined Apple €500m and Meta €200m under new legislation aimed at regulating big tech. Apple is penalized for its App Store practices, while Meta is fined for its cookie consent model. Both companies have criticized the fines, claiming they unfairly target American businesses. The fines are relatively small compared to the companies' revenues but are significant amid current economic tensions. The EU insists the actions are about enforcement, not trade negotiations. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)