Europe’s highest court of appeal has upheld a record-setting $4.7 billion fine imposed on Google in 2018, according to reports from engadget, politico_eu and rfi.
The European Union initially levied the fine against Google for anticompetitive practices related to its Android operating system. The EU alleged that Google illegally stifled competition by requiring smartphone manufacturers to pre-install Google apps – like Search and Chrome – as a condition for licensing key technologies.
According to politico_eu, the judgment strengthens Brussels’ hand as it increasingly relies on new digital competition rules to police Big Tech. RFI reported the decision confirms one of Brussels’ most significant victories in its long-running effort to address anti-competitive behavior.
The court dismissed Google's final appeal against the €4.1 billion (approximately $4.7 billion) antitrust fine, as stated by rfi. Engadget initially reported on the record-setting nature of the fine when it was first imposed in 2018.
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