Google 3.5 billion dollars fined by the European Union to abuse advertising technology

The European Commission launched a fine of 2.95 billion euros (about $ 3.5 billion) against Google due to “misuse of its dominant position” in advertising technology. in DeclarationThe committee claims that the alleged anti -competition practices have increased the costs of advertisers and publishers, which may raise the prices of consumers as a result.

The Google Committee has ordered a plan to stop its anti -competition practices that it should send within 60 days. “If it fails to propose an applicable plan, the committee will not hesitate to impose an appropriate treatment,” the committee says, adding that the solution may include forcing Google to sell parts of advertising technology.

In an e -mail statement to freedomLee Ann Malholland, Vice President of Google and Global Chairman for Organizational Affairs, called on the decision on its “wrong” technical services and said that the company is planning to appeal. “It imposes an unjustified fine and requires changes that will harm thousands of European companies by making it difficult for them to earn money,” said Malholland.