Google risks a wave of new lawsuits in Europe, after a one billion dollar fine for antitrust practices / European companies are seeking damages of up to 10 billion dollars

Google is facing a wave of lawsuits in Europe, after the European Commission imposed a fine of one billion dollars based on the Digital Markets Act (DMA). This sanction has opened the way for compensation claims that could reach 10 billion dollars, according to specialized litigation lawyers.

Numerous European companies, including price comparison platforms from the UK, Sweden, Italy, and the Netherlands, claim they have been harmed by Google's anti-competitive practices. The company rejects the allegations, stating that the complainants should invest in their own products.

The recent fine targets Google's favoritism towards its own services, limiting options for application developers. Lawyers estimate that the decision will encourage other companies to seek compensation, including for periods prior to the DMA coming into effect.

Google has been fined 10.4 billion euros in the last decade for abuse of dominant position. The lawsuits could take years, but recent decisions by European authorities strengthen the position of the complainants.