EU Court Overturns Google's €1.49 Billion Fine

Google successfully overturned a €1.49 billion antitrust fine from the European Commission, with the EU's General Court ruling that the Commission made errors in assessing the duration of the anti-competitive practices. While the court upheld most of the Commission's findings regarding Google's abuse of dominance in online advertising, it annulled the fine. This decision is part of a broader context where the EU has targeted Google with multiple fines totaling over €8 billion for various antitrust violations. Despite this victory, Google continues to face legal challenges in both Europe and the United States over its business practices. The European Commission is considering its next steps, including a possible appeal to the EU Court of Justice.