The fine, which addresses Google’s preferential treatment of its own services over those of app developers, has prompted smaller rivals across Europe to initiate legal action. Legal experts anticipate that this development will catalyze further litigation, as firms like Germany’s Idealo and Sweden’s PriceRunner prepare claims based on both recent and historical antitrust violations. Google has publicly disputed the validity of these lawsuits, asserting that they stem from competitors seeking financial gain rather than focusing on product development.