Europe's top court upholds Google's record $4.7B antitrust fine
4 hours ago
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- Google's final appeal against the EU's 2018 antitrust fine was dismissed, requiring payment of a €4.1 billion penalty.
- The EU found Google used illegal tactics, such as forcing pre-installation of Google Search and Chrome on Android devices, to maintain search monopoly.
- A Google spokesperson argued Android offers choice and openness, criticizing the court's decision.
- Separately, a Swedish court ordered Google to pay $1.5 billion to Klarna for anticompetitive practices in search results manipulation.
- Google plans to appeal the Swedish ruling, continuing its legal battles in Europe.