智通财经网·2025-12-10 11:12Core Viewpoint - Intel has successfully reduced the remaining amount of an EU antitrust fine by nearly €140 million (approximately $163 million), following a court ruling that supports the EU Commission's decision regarding Intel's abuse of market power in the chip market [1] Group 1: Antitrust Fine Reduction - The original fine imposed on Intel was €376.36 million, which was already significantly reduced by a previous court ruling [1] - The EU General Court judge stated that the revised fine of approximately €237.1 million better reflects the severity and duration of the infringement [1] - The EU Commission, as the antitrust enforcement body, will carefully review the court's ruling and assess possible next steps [1] Group 2: Background of the Case - In 2023, an EU court annulled a previous fine of €1.06 billion against Intel, leading to the imposition of a lower fine [1] - The EU Commission had previously determined that Intel engaged in a series of anti-competitive practices aimed at excluding competitors from the market, violating EU antitrust rules [1] - The fine was related to Intel's abuse of its dominant position in the x86 microprocessor market [1]