EU Court Adviser Recommends Reinstating $2.44 Billion Google Antitrust Fine

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An EU Advocate General, Juliane Kokott, recommended overturning a judgment that had previously cleared Google of a $2.44 billion antitrust penalty. ChannelNews.com.au reported that the adviser suggested the Court of Justice of the European Union reconsider a ruling favoring Google regarding its AdSense for Search service. The case involves allegations that Google utilized restrictive contracts between 2006 and 2016 to stifle competition in the online advertising market.

GOOGL closed at $298.70 on November 12, 2026, as the company faces this renewed legal setback involving a multi-billion dollar fine. On the same day, peer stocks showed MSFT closing at $523.00, META at $623.61, and AAPL at $354.88. While the recommendation is non-binding, it signals continued regulatory scrutiny over how dominant technology firms manage commercial agreements within the European Union.