Overview

• The EU's top court ruled that Google's refusal to allow Enel's JuicePass app access to Android Auto constituted an abuse of its dominant market position.
• The case originated from a 2021 €100 million fine imposed by Italy's antitrust authority for Google's actions against the e-mobility app.
• The court clarified that dominant companies must ensure interoperability unless justified by security concerns, technical limitations, or lack of an existing app template.
• Google has since provided the requested feature but expressed disappointment with the ruling, arguing that the app was initially relevant to only a small percentage of users.
• This ruling establishes broader guidelines for interoperability and could influence future cases involving dominant tech platforms across the EU.