The European Union has imposed a fine of $890 million on Google for illegal anti-competitive practices, according to ynet. The announcement was made Thursday, July 23, 2026.
The European Union announced a $890 million fine on Google on Thursday, citing illegal harm to competition in the digital market. The decision, reported by ynet, marks one of the largest penalties levied by the bloc against a single technology company. The specific practices that triggered the fine have not been detailed in the initial report. This is the latest in a series of EU regulatory actions aimed at American tech giants, including previous fines on Google and orders regarding search self-preference. Google has not yet publicly responded to the fine.
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