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Google's EU Antitrust Bill Passes €11 Billion as Brussels Prepares an Even Bigger Fine

The EU's top court has upheld a €4.1 billion Android fine, taking Google's total antitrust bill past €11 billion, with a record Digital Markets Act penalty due within weeks.

2 July 2026·1 min read

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Google's EU Antitrust Bill Passes €11 Billion as Brussels Prepares an Even Bigger Fine

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