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Google rejects reasoning behind EUR500 million French copyright fine

By Nicholas Hirst ( July 13, 2021, 10:35 GMT | Insight) -- Google has disputed a 500 million-euro fine imposed by the French competition regulator over efforts to reach remuneration deals with press publishers under a new copyright law. A spokesperson pointed to several deals the company has struck with publishers. The authority said Google was engaged in a "systematic strategy of non-compliance" with the law. It's not clear whether Google will appeal the fine.Google has disputed a half-billion-euro fine imposed by the French competition regulator over efforts to reach remuneration agreements with press publishers under a new copyright law....

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