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I’d encourage readers to have a look at the actual decision here: http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-18-4581_en.htm http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_I

• sandstrom 8y ago
  I second this! The reasoning behind the decision is spelled out in plain english. I encourage everyone to read the EU decision (takes ~3 min) and form your own opinion. This passage is an example: Market dominance is, as such, not illegal under EU antitrust rules. However, dominant companies have a special responsibility not to abuse their powerful market position by restricting competition, either in the market where they are dominant or in separate markets. Google has engaged in three separate types of practices, which all had the aim of cementing Google's dominant position in general internet search. 1. Illegal tying of Google's search and browser apps. 2. Illegal payments conditional on exclusive pre-installation of Google Search. 3. Illegal obstruction of distribution of competing Android OS forks.