EU top court dismisses Google fight against record 4.1 billionrecord 4.1 billion euro fine
The EU top court on Thursday dismissed Google's legal challenge against a record 4.1 billion euro antitrust fine imposed eight years ago for pressuring phone makers to pre-install its search engine and block rivals.
The ruling confirms the penalty for using Android to shut out competitors, solidifying the EU's stance on digital market fairness.
- The fine was originally issued in 2018, making this the first major EU antitrust ruling of the 2020s decade.
- Google's Android operating system powers over 70% of all smartphones globally as of 2026.
- The 4.1 billion euro fine exceeds the previous record of 2.4 billion euros set by the same court in 2017.
