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News · 2 July 2026

Google loses fight against €4.1 billion EU fine

Google loses fight against €4.1 billion EU fine

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Europe's top court on Thursday dismissed Google's appeal against a massive €4.1 billion antitrust fine. EU antitrust regulators levied the fine eight years ago because the company had used its Android mobile operating system to stifle competition. This decision means Google will have to pay the record penalty.

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