The €4.6 billion payment comes as the bloc continues to pour money into Ukraine and boost military spending
The EU is set to use a multibillion-euro antitrust fine imposed on Google to help ease pressure on the bloc’s budget after years of increased military spending and aid for Ukraine.
The US tech giant has paid €4.6 billion ($5.4 billion), including interest, after losing a years-long legal battle over restrictions linked to its Android operating system. The sum is equivalent to more than 2% of the EU’s 2026 budget.
The European Commission imposed the fine in 2018, accusing Google of abusing Android’s market dominance by requiring smartphone…
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