European Commission fines Google $3.5 billion for anti-competitive adtech practices
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The European Commission has fined Google âŦ2.95 billion ($3.5 billion) for abusing its dominant position in the digital advertising technology (adtech) market. The EU's top antitrust regulator ordered Google to cease anti-competitive and self-preferencing practices and implement measures to mitigate future conflicts of interest in the adtech market. The fine follows a preliminary finding in June 2023 that Google's practices violated EU antitrust rules. Google plans to appeal the decision, asserting that its services are not anti-competitive and that there are numerous alternatives available. This is the fourth significant fine imposed by the EU on Google for abusing its market dominance, with previous fines totaling âŦ8.25 billion ($9.46 billion) for various antitrust violations.
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05.09.2025 19:36 đ° 1 articles
EU fines Google $3.5 billion for anti-competitive adtech practices
The European Commission fined Google âŦ2.95 billion ($3.5 billion) for abusing its dominant position in the adtech market. The EU ordered Google to stop self-preferencing practices and mitigate future conflicts of interest. Google plans to appeal the decision, asserting that its services are not anti-competitive and that there are numerous alternatives available. This is the fourth significant fine imposed by the EU on Google for abusing its market dominance, with previous fines totaling âŦ8.25 billion ($9.46 billion) for various antitrust violations.
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- EU fines Google $3.5 billion for anti-competitive ad practices â www.bleepingcomputer.com â 05.09.2025 19:36
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Google was fined âŦ2.95 billion ($3.5 billion) for favoring its adtech services over competitors.
First reported: 05.09.2025 19:36đ° 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- EU fines Google $3.5 billion for anti-competitive ad practices â www.bleepingcomputer.com â 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 19:36đ° 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- EU fines Google $3.5 billion for anti-competitive ad practices â www.bleepingcomputer.com â 05.09.2025 19:36
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Google plans to appeal the decision, arguing that its practices are not anti-competitive.
First reported: 05.09.2025 19:36đ° 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- EU fines Google $3.5 billion for anti-competitive ad practices â www.bleepingcomputer.com â 05.09.2025 19:36
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This is the fourth EU fine on Google for abusing its market dominance.
First reported: 05.09.2025 19:36đ° 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- EU fines Google $3.5 billion for anti-competitive ad practices â www.bleepingcomputer.com â 05.09.2025 19:36