France’s competition regulator imposed another massive fine on Google Wednesday, linked to a long-standing dispute over payments to French publishers for news-related content.
In a continuing saga, France’s competition authority levied a fine of €250 million ($272 million) on Google for non-compliance with certain commitments made during negotiations.
France’s competition authority imposes a €250 million fine on Google for failing to adhere to negotiated commitments regarding payments to French publishers.
Amidst a prolonged conflict, France’s competition regulator imposes a hefty fine of €250 million on Google over disagreements regarding payments to French publishers.
Continuing the legal battle, France’s competition authority fines Google €250 million for not complying with negotiated commitments on payments to French publishers.
Organisations representing French magazines and newspapers — as well as Agence France-Presse (AFP) — had lodged a case with the regulator in 2019.
Google had fought hard against the idea of paying for content and was fined 500 million euros ($530 million) in 2021 for failing to negotiate in good faith.
