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EU Top Court upholds $2.7 billion fine against Google over search results

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🗞️ Driving the news: The European Union's top court upheld a €2.42 billion ($2.67 billion) fine imposed on Google for favoring its own comparison-shopping service in search results, harming competition
• This ruling follows shortly after the EU lost jurisdiction to review Illumina’s Grail acquisition

🔭 The context: The European Commission fined Google in 2017 for abusing its dominant market position, stating that Google Shopping was unfairly promoted over rivals in search results, disadvantaging competitors
• Google contested the decision, sparking a lengthy legal process

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: The ruling highlights the growing importance of regulating tech giants to ensure market fairness, a concern increasingly linked to responsible business practices and equitable access to services

⏭️ What's next: Google may need to adjust its business practices in Europe to comply with antitrust rules, potentially affecting its broader digital service offerings globally

💬 One quote: "Google's strategy for its comparison-shopping service wasn't just a success in the marketplace but also a violation of competition law," said the European Commission in 2017

📈 One stat: €2.42 billion fine imposed by the European Commission on Google

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