Intel wins fine reduction in EU ruling on 'naked' restrictions
By Lewis Crofts ( December 10, 2025, 08:45 GMT | Insight) -- Intel has had a fine of €376 million ($440 million) cut down to €237 million in its appeal against a 2023 decision for payments to computer-makers to keep a rival chip company off the market. Despite the reduction, the EU's lower-tier General Court upheld "in essence" the European Commission's antitrust decision.Intel has had a fine of €376 million ($440 million) cut down to €237 million in its appeal against a 2023 decision for payments to computer-makers to keep a rival chip company off the market. Despite the reduction, the EU's lower-tier General Court upheld "in essence" the European Commission's antitrust decision....
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