29 Mar, 04:00··

Google must pay €76 million fine to Proxistore.

ZEIT Online

Google will not pay a €76 million fine. The fine was about data used in its shopping service. This changes how regulators view Google’s actions in Europe.

In February 2025, a legal dispute started between Google and Proxistore, a Belgian company. Proxistore claimed Google used its advertising services without paying. The Court of Appeal in Brussels reduced the original fine from €76 million. The European Commission initially ordered Google to pay a €4.1 billion fine related to Android. The European Court of Justice confirmed the Commission’s decision regarding Android.

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Highlights

Google Fined Reduced

The Court of Appeal lowered Google’s fine to 76 million euros.

Google Avoids Fine

Google will not pay the original 76 million euro fine.

Dispute with Proxistore

Google is involved in a legal dispute with Proxistore.

EU Court Orders Fine

Google must pay a record-breaking fine to the European Union.

Commission Confirms Fine

The European Court of Justice confirmed the 4.1 billion euro fine.

Perspectives

Sources agree
  • Google was found to have a fine imposed.
  • The original fine was 76 million euros.
  • The fine was related to overtime obligations.
  • The European Court of Justice confirmed the fine.
Sources disagree
Nature of the violation

Proxistore claims Google used its services for targeted advertising without compensation.

RTBF, RTBF, ZEIT Online

The European Commission and Court of Justice found Google abused its market dominance regarding Android.

tagesschau, ZEIT Online

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