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Jul 4, 2026 · Industry Insights

Google Slapped with Record €4.1 B EU Antitrust Fine for Android Abuse

The EU fined Google’s parent Alphabet a record €4.1 billion for forcing Android device makers to pre‑install Google services and block rivals, a penalty reduced from €4.34 billion after appeal, marking the latest in a series of multibillion‑euro antitrust actions that could spur further regulatory pressure and political backlash.