The European Union imposed a €1 billion fine on Google for breaching antitrust rules while maintaining 'constructive' talks to prevent additional penalties. The enforcement action reflects Europe's aggressive regulatory stance toward Big Tech companies.
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Google hit with $1 billion EU fine, in 'constructive' talks to avoid more penalties Reuters
The fines underscored Europe’s determination to prevent Big Tech companies from thwarting rivals.
Google got hit with one of those EU fines that sounds absolutely enormous until you look at how much profit Google made last quarter Google is required to change its policies for both Search and the Play Store.