December 6, 2025

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Google, the American tech giant, has been hit with a hefty $3.5 billion fine by the European Union for violating antitrust laws in the online advertising market. This marks the fourth penalty imposed on Google by EU competition regulators in its decade-long battle against anti-competitive practices. The European Commission accused Google of abusing its dominant position in advertising technology, favoring its own online display services over rivals and online publishers, thereby increasing costs for advertisers and publishers, potentially leading to higher prices for consumers. thumb-428
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Google, the American tech giant, has been hit with a hefty $3.5 billion fine by the European Union for violating antitrust laws in the online advertising market. This marks the fourth penalty imposed on Google by EU competition regulators in its decade-long battle against anti-competitive practices. The European Commission accused Google of abusing its dominant position in advertising technology, favoring its own online display services over rivals and online publishers, thereby increasing costs for advertisers and publishers, potentially leading to higher prices for consumers.

NexSouk September 5, 2025
The fine of €2.95 billion (~$3.5 billion) is a significant blow to Google, highlighting the EU’s commitment...
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