SGGoogle has asked the European Union's top court to reject an appeal by EU antitrust regulators over a 2019 fine of €1.49 billion ($1.7 billion). The case stems from a 2024 ruling that overturned the fine, citing flaws in the European Commission's assessment of Google's contractual practices with publishers. The Commission argued that Google's clauses restricted competitors from advertising on publisher sites, reinforcing its dominance in online search. Google's lawyer claimed the Commission's new arguments were flawed and ignored evidence of competitive opportunities for rivals. The Commission's lawyer criticized the lower court's ruling for undermining established case law. A non-binding advisory opinion is expected in November, with a final ruling pending.
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