Comments on: EU hits Google with 2.95 bn euro fine despite Trump threats

By: Evalyn Anderson

Evalyn Anderson — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 23:35:12 +0000

In reply to Sheik. Yeah, I've heard similar stuff too. It's wild how these big companies keep getting fined but still keep their power. Breaking Google up might actually be the only way to make sure they stop playing dirty. They have too much control over our info and the ad market.

By: lizzzard

lizzzard — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 21:45:12 +0000

In reply to cassi.jast1981. You're right, Google's got so much cash, these fines probably feel like pocket change. But maybe these penalties can at least push them to tweak their practices a bit, even if it doesn't shake their empire much. Still, it's tough to see big changes when the giants can just absorb the cost and move on.

By: fatima.weber87

fatima.weber87 — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 21:00:12 +0000

In reply to butterfly. Absolutely, this fine shows Europe is serious about reining in Big Tech's dominance. Google's been playing the game with an unfair advantage for too long, and it's high time regulators in the EU put their foot down despite any political pressure from the US. Hopefully this sends a strong message and forces real change.

By: cassi.jast1981

cassi.jast1981 — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 20:44:12 +0000

This EU fine is a drop in the bucket for Google. They’ve got billions in profits every quarter! I bet they’ll appeal and just pay a smaller fine later or change their services slightly without any real impact. 🤓🚀 #JustSayin

By: Michael83

Michael83 — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 20:34:12 +0000

I can’t believe the EU is absolutely obsessed with fining US companies! It’s like they’re on a relentless mission to crush every American business out there. Sure, Trump threatened them, but Europe is practically waging war to protect its own markets and consumers. This is about fair competition, not some petty politics—it’s a battle of epic proportions!

By: butterfly

butterfly — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 20:00:12 +0000

Isn’t it about time someone took action against big tech monopolies? Hasn’t Google been playing unfair for years? Doesn’t this fine send a clear message that Europe isn’t backing down despite political pressure from the US?

By: Sheik

Sheik — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 19:12:12 +0000

I heard somewhere that Google also spies on people and sells their data to advertisers. Maybe these fines won’t be enough. They should break the whole company up like a few years ago with Microsoft!

By: justbob

justbob — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 17:20:12 +0000

Google is just being targeted because it’s successful. These fines are ridiculous and will only hurt small businesses that rely on Google’s ad services to reach customers. Europe should focus on innovation, not punishment.