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US court ruling undermines EU push to break up Google's ad tech
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A year ago, the European Commission declared that only a breakup would resolve Google's dominance in the ad tech business. However, a recent U.S. court ruling has disagreed with that assessment, creating a significant regulatory divergence between the two jurisdictions. This ruling complicates the European Commission's strategy, as it undermines the legal and political momentum behind the proposed breakup. The decision highlights the growing transatlantic rift in antitrust approaches to Big Tech, with U.S. courts taking a more lenient stance compared to the EU's aggressive regulatory posture. The outcome could embolden Google's legal challenges in Europe and force the Commission to reconsider its remedies. The article, published by Politico Europe, underscores the escalating tension between U.S. and European regulators over how to handle Google's market power in digital advertising.
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A year ago, the European Commission declared that only a breakup would resolve the competitive issues surrounding Google's ad technology business. However, a U.S. judge has now reached a different conclusion.
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