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Google Runs Out of Appeals, Must Pay Record $4.7 Billion EU Antitrust Fine

Europe's top court has upheld a 4.1 billion euro fine against Google. This penalty was imposed by the European Commission in 2018 for anti-competitive practices. The Commission argued that Google abused its Android mobile dominance. This abuse involved giving an unfair advantage to its own apps through pre-installation deals. Google had been appealing this ruling within the EU court system. However, the European Court of Justice has now dismissed Google's final appeal. Consequently, Google has no further avenue to challenge the decision. The fine represents a small percentage of Google's recent profits. However, it was a significant portion of its profits when initially assessed. The extended appeal process has diluted the financial impact of the fine for Google.