Google loses long-running appeal of record EU fine, will have to cough up $4.7 billion
The European Union's highest court has upheld a record-breaking $4.7 billion antitrust fine against Google. The penalty stems from the company's practice of bundling its search engine and Chrome browser as defaults on Android devices.
Why it matters
This ruling marks the end of a major legal battle and reinforces the EU's aggressive stance on regulating the market power of Big Tech companies.
End of the road Google loses long-running appeal of record EU fine, will have to cough up $4.7 billion The EU went after Google for the practice of bundling its search engine and browser with Android.
The article objectively reports on a legal outcome and the history of the antitrust case.
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