Google Triumphs Over €1.49bn EU Fine

Google has successfully challenged a one dollar point four nine billion euro fine imposed by the EU over antitrust violations. Europe's General Court annulled the fine, citing errors by the European Commission. The Commission may appeal the decision.

Google has successfully challenged a €1.49bn fine imposed by the EU for blocking rival online search advertisers.

The fine, issued by the European Commission for alleged antitrust violations between 2006 and 2016, was annulled by Europe's General Court, citing errors in the Commission's assessment.

The Commission may appeal to the EU's top court.

Google, fined €8.2bn overall for antitrust issues from 2017 to 2019, welcomed the decision, promising a thorough review of the ruling.

Google faces ongoing probes in the UK and US over its ad tech business dominance.