Google fined €2.95 billion by EU for anti-competitive adtech practices
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The European Commission fined Google €2.95 billion ($3.5 billion) for abusing its dominant position in the digital advertising technology market. The EU's top antitrust regulator ordered Google to cease anti-competitive practices and mitigate future conflicts of interest in the adtech sector. Google plans to appeal the decision, asserting that the ruling will negatively impact European businesses. The fine is the latest in a series of penalties imposed on Google by the EU for anti-competitive behavior. The Commission's decision follows a preliminary finding in June 2023 that Google's practices violated EU antitrust rules.
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05.09.2025 19:36 1 articles · 24d ago
EU fines Google €2.95 billion for adtech anti-competitive practices
The European Commission fined Google €2.95 billion ($3.5 billion) for abusing its dominant position in the digital advertising technology market. The EU ordered Google to stop anti-competitive practices and mitigate future conflicts of interest. Google plans to appeal the decision, asserting that it will harm European businesses. The fine is the latest in a series of penalties imposed on Google by the EU for anti-competitive behavior, following a preliminary finding in June 2023.
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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 favoring its adtech services over competitors.
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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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The EU ordered Google to stop self-preferencing practices and mitigate future conflicts of interest.
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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 will appeal the decision, arguing that it will harm European businesses.
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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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This is the fourth time the EU has fined Google for abusing its market dominance.
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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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Previous fines include €1.49 billion for blocking rival ads, €2.42 billion for search engine abuse, and €4.34 billion for Android practices.
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- EU fines Google $3.5 billion for anti-competitive ad practices — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 05.09.2025 19:36