Jörg Jelinnek
July 2, 2026Advertisement
Google has lost its appeal against the largest antitrust fine in EUhistory after Europe’s top court upheld a penalty of more than €4.1 billion. Regulators said the company abused the dominance of its Android operating system by requiring smartphone makers to pre-install Google Search and Chrome. The ruling marks a major victory for the European Commission as it continues to scrutinize the market power of major technology companies, including Apple and Meta, amid growing tensions between Brussels and Washington.
