The EU Fines Google $1 Billion for Prioritizing Its Own Services in Search The European Union has imposed a $1 billion penalty on Google over alleged competition law violations, marking a significant escalation in the transatlantic tech wars.
At its core, this is not just about Google's dominance in search and app markets; it's also a test of the EU's resolve to enforce its own Digital Markets Act.
For years, the EU has been scrutinizing Google's business practices, slapping the company with multi billion dollar fines for antitrust violations.