EU top court rejects Google's appeal against record €4.1 billion antitrust fine
Summary
The European Court of Justice has rejected Google's appeal against a €4.1 billion fine for breaking EU competition rules. The fine was originally imposed because Google forced phone makers to pre-install its apps, limiting competition.Key Facts
- The EU court dismissed Google's challenge to a €4.1 billion antitrust fine.
- The fine was first imposed by the European Commission in 2018.
- Google was accused of forcing phone makers to pre-install Google Search, Chrome, and the Play Store on Android devices.
- The EU's General Court upheld the fine but slightly reduced it from €4.34 billion to €4.1 billion.
- Google argued the case was unfair and said customers could still download competing apps easily.
- The court ruled the pre-installation limits harmed competition and rejected Google's arguments.
- Google stated it adapted its agreements after 2018 and remains focused on innovation.
- The EU has fined Google over €8 billion in total for antitrust violations and introduced new laws to regulate big tech.
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