German publishers say Android defeat strengthens EU action against tech companies
( July 2, 2026, 20:40 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Two associations of German publishers have welcomed an EU court ruling against Google over its abuse of the Android operating system, saying it reinforces EU competition law for digital platforms and establishes a precedent against anti-competitive practices by tech companies. The Bundesverband Digitalpublisher und Zeitungsverleger (BDZV) and the Medienverband der freien Presse (MVFP) said the ruling will promote fairer competition, media pluralism and consumer access to diverse sources of information, while also shaping future cases involving digital platforms and artificial intelligence. The statement is attached. ...
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