EU fines Google $3.5 billion for anti-competitive ad practices
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The European Commission has fined Google €2.95 billion ($3.5 billion) for abusing its dominant position in the digital advertising technology market. Google was ordered to cease anti-competitive practices and mitigate future conflicts of interest in the adtech sector. Google plans to appeal the decision. The fine follows a preliminary finding in June 2023 that Google's practices violated EU antitrust rules. This is the fourth time Google has been fined by the EU for abusing its market dominance. Previous fines include €1.49 billion in 2019 for blocking rival advertising companies, €2.42 billion in 2018 for search engine dominance, and €4.34 billion in 2017 for Android-related practices.
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05.09.2025 19:36 📰 1 articles · ⏱ 11d ago
EU fines Google $3.5 billion for anti-competitive ad practices
The European Commission fined Google €2.95 billion ($3.5 billion) for abusing its dominant position in the digital advertising technology market. Google was ordered to stop self-preferencing practices and mitigate future conflicts of interest. Google plans to appeal the decision. This is the fourth EU fine against Google for market dominance abuses, following fines in 2017, 2018, and 2019.
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- EU fines Google $3.5 billion for anti-competitive ad practices — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 05.09.2025 19:36
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Google was fined €2.95 billion ($3.5 billion) for anti-competitive practices in the digital advertising technology market.
First reported: 05.09.2025 19:36📰 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- EU fines Google $3.5 billion for anti-competitive ad practices — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 05.09.2025 19:36
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The EU ordered Google to stop self-preferencing practices and mitigate future conflicts of interest.
First reported: 05.09.2025 19:36📰 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- EU fines Google $3.5 billion for anti-competitive ad practices — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 05.09.2025 19:36
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Google plans to appeal the EU's decision.
First reported: 05.09.2025 19:36📰 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- EU fines Google $3.5 billion for anti-competitive ad practices — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 05.09.2025 19:36
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This is the fourth EU fine against Google for abusing its market dominance.
First reported: 05.09.2025 19:36📰 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- EU fines Google $3.5 billion for anti-competitive ad practices — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 05.09.2025 19:36