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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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  1. 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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