Google Loses Appeal Against €4.1 Billion EU Antitrust Fine

Google has lost its final appeal against a record €4.1 billion antitrust fine imposed by the European Union for abusing its dominant Android operating system. The EU's highest court upheld the penalty, confirming Google must pay the historic fine.

2 Jul, 09:46 — 3 Jul, 05:29

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Why this matters

This ruling is significant as it confirms one of the largest antitrust fines ever levied by the EU against a tech company, reinforcing the bloc's assertive stance on regulating Big Tech's market dominance. It sets a precedent for how competition rules apply to digital platforms and could influence future regulatory actions globally.

Key entitiesGoogle European Court of Justice European Commission Android Margrethe Vestager Klarna

The Story

What 15 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

Google lost its final appeal against an EU antitrust fine.
The fine is €4.1 billion.
The fine was imposed for abusing the dominant position of its Android operating system.
The European Court of Justice upheld the decision.

Key claims3 agreed

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The European Court of Justice issued its decision on Thursday.

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The fine was initially €4.3 billion in 2018 but was reduced to €4.1 billion in 2022.

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Google's spokesperson stated the judgment 'fails to recognise' the firm's 'significant investment to ensure Android remains open.'

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Where they diverge

Implications for future EU antitrust enforcement

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The ruling is likely to boost the EU's crackdown on Big Tech.

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Google argues the judgment 'fails to recognise' its investment in keeping Android open.

Coverage gaps

A separate €1.7 billion payment ordered to Swedish firm Klarna for favoring Google's own price comparison service

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Mention of this being Google's second billion-euro fine in a week

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le-mondecenter-leftcenter-leftanalyticalHighContextualizes with other Google antitrust cases

danascenter-leftcenter-leftneutral—Reports court rejection of Google's appeal

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Coverage leans: center-left

The coverage is largely factual and centered, with a slight lean towards emphasizing the regulatory body's perspective and the implications for corporate accountability.

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BBCHigh1d ago

Google must pay €4.1bn fine for using Android to 'block' rivals

A Google spokesperson said the judgement "fails to recognise" the firm's "significant investment to ensure Android remains open."

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le-mondeHigh17h ago

'In Sweden, Google ordered to pay one of the highest damages ever awarded in Europe in a private antitrust case'

The American tech giant has been ordered to pay €1.7 billion to Swedish firm Klarna for favoring its own price comparison service. This marks the latest episode in a series of sanctions against Google in Europe for abuse of dominant market position, writes Le Monde columnist Isabelle Chaperon.

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YahooMostly Factual1d ago

Google loses final E.U. appeal over €4.1 billion Android fine

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japan-timesMostly Factual12h ago

Google loses fight against record €4.1 billion EU antitrust fine

The ruling by Europe's top court is seen as being likely to boost the bloc's crackdown on Big Tech.

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express-tribuneMostly Factual1d ago

Google loses final appeal against EU antitrust fine

By Reuters

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myjoyonlineMixed20h ago

Google must pay €4.1bn fine for using Android to ‘block’ rivals

Europe's top court has ruled Google must pay a €4.1bn (£3.5bn) fine handed down for using its Android mobile operating system to block rivals.

By Abubakar Ibrahim

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Coverage Timeline

First report: BBC · 2 Jul, 09:46|Full coverage: 15 · 23h|Window: 23h

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BBC2 Jul, 09:46First to report

Google must pay €4.1bn fine for using Android to 'block' rivals

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Yahoo2 Jul, 13:30

Google loses final E.U. appeal over €4.1 billion Android fine

politiken2 Jul, 14:23

Google får stadfæstet milliardbøde

de-volkskrant2 Jul, 14:25

Google verliest hoger beroep en moet boete van 4,1 miljard betalen wegens machtsmisbruik met Android

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express-tribune2 Jul, 16:32

Google loses final appeal against EU antitrust fine

index-hr2 Jul, 16:45

Najviši europski sud potvrdio: Google mora platiti kaznu od 4.1 milijarde dolara

nos2 Jul, 16:56

Google moet definitief Europese miljardenboete betalen

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n1-serbia2 Jul, 18:46

Sud pravde EU potvrdio kaznu od 4,1 milijardu evra za Gugl zbog Androida

mkd-mk2 Jul, 19:44

Највисокиот европски суд ја потврди казната: Гугл мора да плати 4,1 милијарди евра

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danas2 Jul, 20:44

Sud pravde EU odbacio žalbu Gugla na kaznu od 4,1 milijardu evra

myjoyonline2 Jul, 21:31

Google must pay €4.1bn fine for using Android to ‘block’ rivals

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le-monde3 Jul, 00:46

'In Sweden, Google ordered to pay one of the highest damages ever awarded in Europe in a private antitrust case'

5h later

japan-times3 Jul, 05:29

Google loses fight against record €4.1 billion EU antitrust fine

3h later

berlingske3 Jul, 08:02

Google taber igen: Historisk høj bøde for misbrug af Android står ved magt

delfi-lt3 Jul, 09:00Latest update

„Google“ skirta rekordinė 4,1 mlrd. eurų bauda

Story evolution

The narrative shifted from the initial imposition and reduction of the fine to the definitive confirmation of the penalty, solidifying the EU's regulatory power over tech giants.

Initial Ruling and Appeal2018-2022

The European Commission initially imposed a €4.3 billion fine in 2018, which was later reduced to €4.1 billion in 2022, prompting Google's appeal.

Final Appeal RejectionJuly 2, 2026

Europe's top court rejected Google's final appeal, upholding the €4.1 billion fine for abusing Android's market position.

Google Loses Appeal Against €4.1 Billion EU Antitrust Fine

Why this matters

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What sources agree on

Key claims3 agreed

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Google must pay €4.1bn fine for using Android to 'block' rivals

'In Sweden, Google ordered to pay one of the highest damages ever awarded in Europe in a private antitrust case'

Google loses final E.U. appeal over €4.1 billion Android fine

Google loses fight against record €4.1 billion EU antitrust fine

Google loses final appeal against EU antitrust fine

Google must pay €4.1bn fine for using Android to ‘block’ rivals

Coverage Timeline

Google must pay €4.1bn fine for using Android to 'block' rivals

Google loses final E.U. appeal over €4.1 billion Android fine

Google får stadfæstet milliardbøde

Google verliest hoger beroep en moet boete van 4,1 miljard betalen wegens machtsmisbruik met Android

Google loses final appeal against EU antitrust fine

Najviši europski sud potvrdio: Google mora platiti kaznu od 4.1 milijarde dolara

Google moet definitief Europese miljardenboete betalen

Sud pravde EU potvrdio kaznu od 4,1 milijardu evra za Gugl zbog Androida

Највисокиот европски суд ја потврди казната: Гугл мора да плати 4,1 милијарди евра

Sud pravde EU odbacio žalbu Gugla na kaznu od 4,1 milijardu evra

Google must pay €4.1bn fine for using Android to ‘block’ rivals

'In Sweden, Google ordered to pay one of the highest damages ever awarded in Europe in a private antitrust case'

Google loses fight against record €4.1 billion EU antitrust fine

Google taber igen: Historisk høj bøde for misbrug af Android står ved magt

„Google“ skirta rekordinė 4,1 mlrd. eurų bauda

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