SerbiaThe European Court of Justice has upheld a €4.1 billion fine against Google for abusing its dominance in the Android operating system to limit competition. The ruling confirmed a lower court decision from 2022, which supported the European Commission’s findings that Google forced smartphone manufacturers and mobile network operators to install its search engine and Chrome browser, thereby protecting its market position. Google’s spokesperson stated that the company had acted in line with earlier findings from 2018 and remained committed to innovation and openness. The European Consumer Organization’s director praised the ruling as a significant victory, emphasizing that dominant companies cannot use their power to exclude competitors and restrict consumer choice. This case follows previous fines against Google totaling over €9.3 billion for similar antitrust violations.
Procjena pristranosti (Sredina): The article presents the legal proceedings and outcomes without overtly favoring either side. It reports on the European Commission’s allegations, the court’s confirmation of the fine, and reactions from both Google and consumer advocates. While the issue of corporate dominance and antitrust laws is
