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Google must pay a big fine

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The European Court of Justice makes a decision. Google must pay a fine. The fine is very high. It is 4,125 billion euros. This is a record sum.

The EU Commission gave the fine in 2018. It says Google behaves unfairly. Google uses the system Android. Many mobile phones use this system. Google forced phone makers to follow rules.

The makers had to install Google apps. This includes Google Search and the browser Chrome. Only then they get a license for the App Store. Google wants more power. The court says this is forbidden.

Google went to court against the fine. The court changed the sum only a little. Now the final decision is there. Google earns much money with ads. So Google can pay the fine.

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Definitions

European Court of Justice
This is the highest court in the European Union. It ensures that countries and companies follow the rules.
EU Commission
This is the government of the European Union. It makes new laws and watches the rules.
Competition
Different companies sell the same products. They fight for customers. The competition must be fair.
Operating system
This is the main software on a computer or phone. It controls all other programs.
License
This is an official permission. You can use or sell software with it.

Locations

Luxembourg
A small country in Europe. The European Court of Justice is there.

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