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Strange French idea for filling the EU’s coffers

Using Google fines to cut national contributions is a windfall, not a budget strategy

Google rivals line up seeking damages after record $1 billion EU fine

The Alphabet search giant, meanwhile, is counting on time working in its favour, lawyers said, given cases can drag on for years

Google hit with $1 billion EU fine, in ‘constructive’ talks to avoid more penalties

U.S. President Donald Trump hasn’t reacted yet, but he has repeatedly threatened to retaliate with tariffs EU's crackdown on Big Tech

Organised pranksters rename Polish presidential office “Hooligans’ Palace” on Google Maps

Google Maps allows users to suggest changes to information such as place names, opening hours and locations, operating through a crowdsourced system

US jury verdict against Meta and Google: modest fines, massive precedent

The EU is watching closely, as what happens in a Los Angeles courtroom today can be weaponised in Brussels tomorrow

Google hit with $3.45 billion EU antitrust fine over adtech practices

The company’s 2024 advertising revenue amounted to $264.6 billion or 75.6% of advertising revenue globally

Rubio orders US diplomats to launch lobbying blitz against EU’s Digital Services Act

U.S. tech companies like Facebook and Meta have reportedly weighed for the move, saying DSA amounts to censorship

Trump halts U.S.-Canada trade talks over digital tax, highlighting risks for the EU

The European Commission’s push for similar taxes on U.S. tech firms risks escalating transatlantic tensions

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