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One year on, EU faces new hurdle to Google break-up
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Fusion42 · 4 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
One year after the EU fined Google €2.95 billion for antitrust violations in its AdTech business, a recent US federal court ruling rejecting Google's break-up in a similar case presents a new challenge to EU enforcement efforts, although the European Commission maintains its independent process.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Advertising Tech.
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You face a tougher regulatory environment as US courts block Google's break-up, casting doubt on EU antitrust actions. This ruling means your plan to challenge Google or innovate around its AdTech dominance in Europe must adapt to slower, more complex legal battles.
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