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Google Faces New Wave of Private Antitrust Claims After EU Digital Markets Act Fine
Google faces a wave of private antitrust damages claims across Europe following the EU's €890 million Digital Markets Act fine, with competitors like Idealo, PriceRunner, and Kelkoo seeking billions in compensation for alleged anticompetitive practices in search and app distribution.
◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway
A regulator's fine just became evidence in civil court. If you were squeezed out of Google's search results or app store, you now have a legal pathway to recover damages—European courts are already awarding billions, and the Commission's findings stand as proof of anticompetitive conduct.
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