Zhong Guo Xin Wen Wang·2025-06-19 13:48Group 1 - Google faces a setback in its legal battle in Europe, as the European Court of Justice's legal advisor recommends upholding a €4.124 billion fine imposed by the EU for illegal restrictions related to its Android operating system [2] - The legal advisor's opinion states that Google's practices, such as requiring manufacturers to pre-install Google search applications to access the Google Play Store, harm market competition [2] - The opinion confirms the validity of the EU General Court's ruling and the calculation of the fine, suggesting that Google's arguments against the ruling are invalid [2] Group 2 - Following the news of the setback, a Google spokesperson expressed disappointment, claiming that adherence to the opinion would hinder investment in open platforms and ultimately harm users, developers, and business partners [3] - The EU has previously imposed significant fines on Google, including a €2.42 billion fine in 2017 for manipulating search results to favor its shopping service, which has been upheld in subsequent court rulings [3]