Google hit with $1.3 billion EU fine, in ‘constructive’ talks to avoid more penalties
REUTERSMore on this topicEU top court upholds record $6b Google fineEU plans to fine Google hundreds of millions of euros: ReportSee more onBig TechSocial mediaGoogleEU
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Google hit with $1.3 billion EU fine, in ‘constructive’ talks to avoid more penaltiesSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxThe fines underscored Europe’s determination to prevent Big Tech companies from thwarting rivals, defying US criticism and retaliatory tariff threats. PHOTO: EPAPublished Jul 23, 2026, 11:00 PMUpdated Jul 23, 2026, 11:00 PMSet as preferred sourceBRUSSELS - Alphabet’s Google was fined a total of €890 million (S$1.3 billion) on July 23 for flouting European Union rules aimed at reining in the power of Big Tech, the European Commission said.However, the US tech giant is likely to avoid fresh fines as EU regulators lauded good progress in its ongoing efforts to comply with the landmark legislation.The fines underscored Europe’s determination to prevent…
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