European Commission vs Google: the search giant’s $6bn battle

The European Commission has filed antitrust charges against the tech giant over its search dominance. Nicole Kobie explores the allegations and reveals what happens next

A €6 BILLION fine – that’s what Google faces if found guilty by the European Commission (EC), after antitrust charges were filed against the search giant for allegedly abusing its dominant market position. Following a five-year inquiry, the EC sent Google a Statement of Objections outlining its case against the US tech giant, with EU competition commissioner Margret he Vestager saying she was “concerned that the company has given an unfair advantage to its own comparison-shopping service.” She also announced a separate investigation into Android, citing complaints over the way Google bundles services and holds back the development of alternative versions of the mobile OS. “The European Commission is asking Google to display rivals’ results in the same way it shows its own” Google has denied the charges and said it looks forward…

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