The General Court annulled the Commission's decision, stating it "committed errors" in assessing Google's exclusivity clauses that allegedly hindered competition in online advertising.
The commission claimed Google's contracts led to higher prices for consumers by limiting advertiser choices, but the court found no evidence to support these assertions.
Google's legal victory follows its change of contracts in 2016 to eliminate problematic clauses, demonstrating a proactive approach to regulatory compliance ahead of the 2019 penalty.
The ruling can be appealed only on legal points, leaving room for the EU to potentially reassess its antitrust enforcement strategies against major tech firms.
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