European Union: Google appeals fine of EUR 4.34 billion for abuse of dominance regarding its search engine
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Google appeals fine of EUR 4.34 billion for abuse of dominance regarding its search engine
On 9 October 2018, Google appealed the EUR 4.34 billion fine it was handed by the European Commission for violations of EU antitrust rules at the General Court of the EU. Specifically, Google was charged with abusing its market dominance in the sear…
Scope
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Unilateral conduct regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
search service provider
Implementation Level
supranational
Government Branch
judiciary
Government Body
court
Complete timeline of this policy change
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2015-04-15
under deliberation
2016-04-20
under deliberation
2018-07-18
in force
2018-10-09
under appeal
2022-09-14
in force
Key regulatory dimensions
Regulated subjects
The businesses, government agencies or individuals affected by this policy or regulatory change.
defendant
1
Type
Private organisation
Economic activity
software provider: app stores,other service provider
Category
Firm-specific
Policy change by business practice
The detailed activities within the scope of this policy or regulatory change.
software: app store: marketing (any form)
Regulatory tool
Prohibition of supplementary contractual obligations
Sanctions
Fine
Regulated subjects
1