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The European Union achieved significant legal victories against Apple and Google, compelling them to pay billions in fines and back taxes. Apple must refund Ireland €14.4 billion, while Google faces a €2.4 billion antitrust fine, reinforcing EU regulatory efforts.

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The European Union achieved significant legal victories against tech giants Apple and Google, resulting in substantial financial penalties. The EU's top court ruled that Apple must pay €14.4 billion (approximately $13 billion) in back taxes to Ireland, overturning the company's previous claims of compliance with Irish tax laws. This decision upheld earlier rulings that deemed Apple's agreements with Ireland as illegal state aid designed to enable tax avoidance, effectively undermining EU regulations aimed at preventing tax base erosion.

In a parallel case, the court reaffirmed a €2.7 billion fine imposed on Google for anti-competitive practices related to its shopping services. Google had lost several appeals regarding this fine over the years amidst ongoing scrutiny from European regulators regarding its market dominance and business practices.

These legal outcomes exemplify the EU's consistent enforcement of antitrust regulations and tax compliance against major technology firms. The EU's actions are part of a broader strategy to hold these corporations accountable for engaging in practices that undermine fair competition and tax integrity within member states. The cases reflect growing tension between the EU and large tech firms, as authorities push back against perceived monopolistic behaviors and tax avoidance strategies that deprive national treasuries of revenue.

Both Apple and Google now face significant financial consequences, which may affect their operations and fiscal strategies moving forward. As this legal battle unfolds, it signals increased regulatory scrutiny of the tech industry in Europe and highlights the EU's firm stance on corporate accountability.

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Politico Europe - 125 days ago - Court wins against Apple and Google seal the EU antitrust chief’s legacy as a forceful foe of Big Tech.

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TechSpot - 126 days ago - According to the European Court of Justice (ECJ), Apple will have to repay Ireland €13 billion ($14 billion) in illegal tax credits the company benefited from for...

https://www.techspot.com/news/104675-apple-must-refund-ireland-billions-unpaid-taxes-europe.html

Apple, Google owe whopping tax bills and fines due to EU's crackdown on Big Tech

Fox Business - 126 days ago - Apple and Alphabet-owned Google were both handed defeats by the European Union's top court this week, as the bloc's regulators continue their crackdowns against major tech firms.

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Explained: Why Apple has to pay Ireland $14.4 billion?

Hindustan Times - 126 days ago - Ireland faces the challenge of deciding how to allocate €13.8 billion from Apple’s tax payout, equivalent to 14% of government spending.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/business/explained-why-apple-has-to-pay-ireland-14-4-billion-101726027091565.html

The EU’s €13bn bite into Apple

Financial Times - 126 days ago - Apple suffers a major defeat as the bloc’s top court rules that it must pay €13bn in back taxes

https://www.ft.com/content/3bb43c36-9253-4e5c-9362-499dc6c2b3af

Google, Apple lose in court against EU, owe billions in fines, taxes

Los Angeles Times - 127 days ago - Google has lost its final legal challenge against a European Union penalty for giving its own shopping recommendations an illegal advantage over rivals in search results, ending a long-running antitrust case that came with a whopping fine.

https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2024-09-10/google-and-apple-lose-their-court-fights-against-the-eu-and-owe-billions-in-fines-and-taxes

EU in double victory over US tech titans: Apple hit with £11bn tax bill as Google is fined £2bn

This is Money - 127 days ago - In a boost for EU competition chief Margrethe Vestager (pictured), the ECJ ruled against the Silicon Valley titans in two long-running disputes.

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Google and Apple face billions in penalties after losing EU appeals

The Boston Globe - 127 days ago - The European Union’s highest court Tuesday delivered the 27-nation bloc a major victory in its yearslong campaign to regulate the technology industry, ruling against Apple and Google in two landmark legal cases.

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Apple, Google Lose Multibillion Dollar EU Court Fights

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Europe’s top court backs crackdown on Apple and Google

Al Jazeera - 127 days ago - European Commission directed Apple to pay billions in back taxes, an order upheld by the EU’s top court.

https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/9/10/europes-top-court-backs-crackdown-on-apple-and-google

Google and Apple lose legal battles in Europe and now owe billions in fines and back taxes

PBS - 127 days ago - Google lost its final legal challenge against a European Union penalty for giving its own shopping recommendations an illegal advantage over rivals in search results.

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/google-and-apple-lose-legal-battles-in-europe-and-now-owe-billions-in-fines-and-back-taxes

Antitrust Suits in U.S. and EU Mean Fines and Trials for Apple and Google

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https://www.inc.com/kit-eaton/as-us-accuses-google-of-monopolizing-digital-ads-eu-slaps-it-apple-too-with-giant-fines.html

Apple must pay €13bn in back taxes, top EU court rules

Ars Technica - 127 days ago - European Court of Justice confirms Ireland provided ‘unlawful aid’ via tax deal and overturns a lower court decision

https://www.ft.com/content/d6b7d0fd-a41b-45a9-a830-9cacb10c5151

Apple Loses Final Appeal to Avoid Paying $14 Billion in Back Taxes

Newsweek - 127 days ago - EU's top court dismissed Apple's appeal against an order to pay Ireland billions in back taxes.

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Google Loses Final Appeal Against $2.7 Billion EU Antitrust Fine

The Epoch Times - 127 days ago - Europe’s top court upheld a 2017 penalty against the company for illegally prioritizing its own shopping recommendations over rivals.

https://www.theepochtimes.com/world/google-loses-final-appeal-against-2-7-billion-eu-antitrust-fine-5721438

Apple and Google to pay billions in major EU court rulings

Mashable - 127 days ago - The European Commission rulings will cost the companies billions.

https://mashable.com/article/apple-google-pay-billions-major-eu-court-rulings

Apple and Google to pay billions in major EU court rulings

Mashable - 127 days ago - The European Commission rulings will cost the companies billions.

https://me.mashable.com/tech/46362/apple-and-google-to-pay-billions-in-major-eu-court-rulings