Archive · 19 Jun 2025
Google Faces Setback in EU Fine Case Over Android
Google is in a legal battle with the EU over a large fine.
The EU believes Google unfairly used its Android software to make it hard for other companies to compete.
The EU said Google made phone makers put Google Search, Chrome, and the Play Store on their phones.
A top legal advisor agreed with the EU.
Google is disappointed, saying it could hurt Android.
The court will make a final decision soon.
Advocate-General supported upholding Google's €4.1 billion fine.
The fine was imposed by the EU due to alleged anti-competitive Android practices.
Google was accused of requiring pre-installation of its apps on Android devices.
Google appealed the fine, but the Advocate-General sided with the EU.
A final decision from the court is expected in the coming months.
- Who
- Google is fighting against the European Union (EU).
- What
- Advocate-General supported the EU's €4.1 billion fine against Google over Android practices.
- When
- The Advocate-General's opinion was given recently, with the final decision from the court expected in the coming months. The fine was originally imposed in 2018.
- Where
- The case is in the Court of Justice of the European Union.
- Why
- The EU believes Google used Android to limit competition.
Google's View
EU's View
Competition
Google's View
The ruling could hurt investments in open platforms and negatively affect Android users and app developers.
EU's View
The EU believes Google's practices limited competition in the mobile market.
- Fine Amount
- €4.1 billion ($4.98 billion)
- Defendant
- Plaintiff
- European Union
- Operating System
- Android
- Market Share
- Android powers ~73% of smartphones
- Advocate-General
- Juliane Kokott