European news companies demand Google stop anticompetitive ad practices after €3 billion fine

rtl.nl (Dutch)

Google received a nearly 3 billion euro fine from the European Commission for abusing its dominant position in online advertising. The Commission found Google favored its own ad platforms, harming publishers, advertisers, and consumers. European news companies are demanding Google cease these practices. Google plans to appeal the fine, calling it "wrong and unlawful," while former President Trump threatened trade action against the EU over penalties against US tech firms.


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