Google faces setback on EU antitrust fine

An adviser to Europe's top court faulted a lower tribunal's decision to scrap a massive antitrust fine against Google. The European Commission had appealed the earlier ruling regarding online advertising practices.

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An EU court adviser backed a $1.7 billion antitrust fine against ALPHABET INC-CL A, faulting a lower tribunal's decision to scrap the penalty. The advisory opinion marks a hurdle for the United States technology giant in its long-running regulatory battle. The outcome could reshape how regulators police online advertising practices across European markets.