Google Slammed with Nearly €3 Billion Fine by EU in Landmark Antitrust Case

The European Union has fined Google almost €3 billion, accusing the tech giant of unfairly rigging its ad business to favor its own tools over competitors. This marks the fourth major penalty against Google in Europe, as regulators push to create a level playing field for smaller businesses. Google plans to appeal, warning that the decision could harm European companies. The dispute highlights a broader global debate: should governments rein in Big Tech’s power, or should market forces decide the balance of competition and innovation?