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Posted on 05/26/2026 4:47:54 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican
The European Union (EU) may be gearing up to hit Google with a massive multimillion-euro fine for antitrust violations. The tech giant could be facing a penalty in the high hundreds of millions of euros, according to sources speaking to the German newspaper Handelsblatt.
The final decision will reportedly rest with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and is expected to be announced before the European Commission's summer recess. The Commission typically goes on break in late July through to August, operating with a skeleton staff during this period.
Google's parent company, Alphabet, is accused of violating the Digital Markets Act (DMA), an EU law regulating large platforms that provide "core" services. This includes app stores such as Google Play as well as online search engines such as Google Search.
The European Commission initially opened an investigation into Alphabet in March 2024 and released its preliminary findings a year later. The investigation found that Google Search unfairly favors Alphabet's own services over those of rivals, and that Google Play prevents app developers from directing users to other platforms. As such, Alphabet failed to comply with DMA.
The company was then given the opportunity to respond to these findings or face potential non-compliance proceedings.
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When the EU needs cash they fine ,LOL
The EU vs. Google. Sort of like the Iran Iraq war.
Google seems so trustworthy
Like Hitler vs Stalin
They sure are busy trying to plunder American companies for BILLIONS!
On occasion I have wondered if both are in hell would the devil make them neighbours down there for eternity? I’m sure there are jokes about the two there but I haven’t heard any.
“I see you have some money there. Give it to me.”
Hitler and Stalin are eating lunch together in hell. Hillary Clinton walks up, hikes up her skirt, and yell "Super Pussy".
Stalin: What did she say?
Hitler: She said "Super Pussy".
Stalin: Ugh. I'll take the soup.
I can't take credit for this one. It was another FReeper, can't remember who.
Unelected Euroweenies looking for more $$$.
ok...thanks. Hopefully I won’t carry that vision to bed tonight though.
It’s a Tax for being a successful American.
They hate that.
I hate Google for lots of reasons, but this is just a tax because they can take what they want.
Normally I might complain when the EU hits a US tech company, but I’m not motivated to fight this time.
Feel free to hit Google all you want.
One of the reasons why they decided to back Trump in 2024 after supporting Biden in 2020.
Google is run by Indians now. I mean EVERYBODY.
Well boo hoo!
Profit from EU vs fine. I’m sure Alphabet accountants can make that call.
Meanwhile Google is spending billions on data centers and AI.
It’s kind like Dr. Evil’s first crime after be reactivated.
What a pant load!
Google favors Google products.
Nike favors Nike products.
Coca Cola favors Coke products.
Apple favors Apple products.
The EU favors European companies, except Europe doesn’t produce much with world wide dominance. Socialist scum.
It’s just a bald money grab by a bunch of self appointed bureaucrats.
EC
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