Topic: antitrust fines
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Europe Fines Google €2.95B for Adtech Monopoly Despite Trump Threats
The European Commission has fined Google €2.95 billion for anti-competitive behavior in its advertising technology, favoring its own services like Google Ad Exchange since at least 2014. Google must stop these practices and submit a compliance plan within 60 days, with the EU warning of further a...
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EU to Rule Soon on Google's DMA Compliance
The EU is expected to rule soon on whether Google's search business violates the Digital Markets Act, following a formal probe initiated in March 2024. A coalition of lobby and civil society groups is pressuring the EU for a decisive ruling with strong remedies and fines, citing Google's dominant...
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Google Tests EU Search Changes Following DMA Charges
Google is testing new search results in Europe for travel and dining queries, giving rival services more prominence to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and avoid potential fines. The change, a response to EU antitrust pressure, is expected to most impact the travel and hospitality sector...
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