Google’s €4.1 billion Android fine is final

The EU Court of Justice throws out Google’s last appeal in the decade-long case.

On 2 July 2026 the EU Court of Justice dismissed Google’s appeal (case C-738/22 P) against the Android antitrust fine, confirming €4.125 billion as set by the General Court — one of the largest EU competition fines ever. After nearly a decade of litigation over Google forcing its search and browser onto Android phones, there are no appeals left.

For youThe choice screens and unbundled defaults you see on Android in Europe are backed by a final judgment, and rivals can build damages claims on it.

Next: Watch for follow-on damages claims from competitors in national courts.

Verified against the sources above on 29 September 2026. Plain-language summary — not the legal text and not legal advice.