EU readies high triple-digit million euro Google fine
The European Commission is reportedly planning to fine Google a high triple-digit million euro amount following an antitrust investigation. The company faces allegations related to its advertising technology business.
Key Takeaways
- The European Commission is reportedly planning a high triple-digit million euro fine for Google.
- The antitrust case centers on Google’s advertising technology business.
- EU spokesperson Thomas Regnier said the focus remains on ensuring compliance.
- Google said changes introduced under DMA rules had already been made.
Why It Matters
A high triple-digit million euro fine would immediately escalate the EU’s pressure on Google’s ad tech business. The case sits at the intersection of antitrust enforcement and DMA compliance, with Thomas Regnier emphasizing compliance while Google says it has already made changes under DMA rules. For streaming ad buyers and ad-tech operators, the key signal is whether the European Commission confirms the fine amount and whether its decision explicitly ties the penalty to Google’s ad technology practices.
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