Google must pay a €4.1bn fine for using Android to block rivals. The fine was handed down by Europe's top court.
Key facts
- •Google must pay a €4.1bn fine for using Android to block rivals
- •The fine was originally €4.3bn in 2018, but was trimmed to €4.1bn in 2022
- •Google's chief executive Sundar Pichai believes the decision 'rejects the business model that supports Android'
- •Google was previously fined €2.4bn in 2024 for abusing its shopping-comparison service
- •Google was also fined €2.95bn in 2025 for breaching competition laws
The European Court has ruled that Google must pay a €4.1bn fine for using its Android mobile operating system to block rivals. The fine was originally €4.3bn in 2018, but was trimmed to €4.1bn in 2022.
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Google's Response
A Google spokesperson stated that the judgement 'fails to recognise' the firm's 'significant investment to ensure Android remains open, interoperable and free'. Google's chief executive Sundar Pichai had previously blogged that the decision 'rejects the business model that supports Android, which has created more choice for everyone, not less.'
Previous Fines
This is not the first case brought against Google by the European Commission. In September 2024, Google was fined €2.4bn for abusing the market dominance of its shopping-comparison service. In September 2025, it was fined €2.95bn for breaching competition laws by favouring its own products for displaying online ads.
Timeline
- 2018European Commission handed out a €4.3bn fine
- 2022Fine was trimmed to €4.1bn
- September 2024Google was fined €2.4bn for abusing its shopping-comparison service
- September 2025Google was fined €2.95bn for breaching competition laws
This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by BBC Technology.
