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Sep 14, 2022 - Technology

Google loses EU appeal and is fined a record $4 billion

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Google suffered a significant loss Wednesday when a European court
denied its appeal of an antitrust decision and issued a fine of 4.1
billion euro ($4.13 billion), a record penalty.

Driving the news: Google had challenged an earlier EU ruling that
said it used its Android mobile operating system to stymie rivals,
but Europe's second-highest court upheld it.

Why it matters: The hefty fine and ruling is a win for top EU
antitrust official Margrethe Vestager, who has aggressively
prosecuted Big Tech companies, and could set a precedent for future
European antitrust rulings covering tech giants.

What they're saying: "The General Court largely confirms the
Commission's decision that Google imposed unlawful restrictions on
manufacturers of Android mobile devices and mobile network operators
in order to consolidate the dominant position of its search engine,"
the court said.

  * The court did find in Google's favor on one point regarding
    revenue-sharing with mobile device makers and carriers and
    slightly reduced the penalty.

The other side: "We are disappointed that the Court did not annul the
decision in full. Android has created more choice for everyone, not
less, and supports thousands of successful businesses in Europe and
around the world," a Google spokesperson said in a statement.

Flashback: This is Google's third EU antitrust fine. Previously, the
search giant was fined in a shopping case and an online advertising
case.

The big picture: The company is also facing a slew of antitrust suits
and inquiries in the U.S.

  * A judge Tuesday allowed a lawsuit to move forward against Google
    that was brought by 16 states and territories, led by Texas, over
    its advertising technology.

What's next: Google can appeal the ruling to the EU Court of Justice,
Europe's highest court.

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