Policy · 2h ago
Google loses EU appeal, must pay record $4.7B antitrust fine
The European Union's top court upheld a €4.1 billion ($4.7 billion) fine against Google for illegally bundling its search and browser apps with Android to stifle competition. The ruling, which Google had appealed for years, marks the largest antitrust penalty ever confirmed by EU courts. Google said it was disappointed and will review the decision.
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The ruling solidifies the EU's aggressive stance on Big Tech antitrust enforcement, but the fine's impact on Google's $200B+ cash reserves is largely symbolic.
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