The EU Commission has
fined Google €2.95 billion for abusing its dominant position in the
online advertising market by favoring its own ad exchange and ad buying tools over competitors, which violates EU antitrust law.
- This is the fourth time Google has been fined by EU regulators, and the company plans to appeal the decision.
- The fine aims to restore fair competition in digital markets and hold Google accountable for abusive practices that harm publishers, advertisers, and consumers
EU Commission reluctantly fines Google nearly €3 billion despite Trump threat
President
of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen with US President
Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, August 18, 2025. ANDOLU
VIA AFP
Brussels has slapped a fine on the US giant despite tensions with US
President Donald Trump over trade and tariffs. The EU Commission has yet
to go as far as demanding the breakup of the company.
No comments:
Post a Comment