Google has called on the Court of Justice of the European Union to reject an appeal filed by EU antitrust regulators seeking to overturn a lower court’s decision to annul a €1.49 billion fine. The original penalty was imposed on Google by the European Commission, but in 2024, the General Court ruled in favor of the company, invalidating the fine.

In its latest submission, Google argued that the European Commission’s appeal is based on flawed reasoning and that the lower court’s judgment was both sound and legally justified. The case stems from longstanding scrutiny of Google’s business practices by EU authorities, who have previously targeted the company for alleged abuses of market dominance.

The European Commission maintains that Google’s practices harmed competition and violated EU antitrust rules, a position that contrasts with the General Court’s findings. The court had concluded that the Commission failed to adequately substantiate the fine, leading to its cancellation. The Commission’s appeal signals its intent to challenge that ruling before the highest EU judicial authority.

A decision by the Court of Justice on whether to uphold or dismiss the appeal is anticipated later this year. The outcome will have significant implications for the enforcement of competition law within the EU and for Google’s operations in the region.