Google faces legal cases in Europe over digital advertising

Damages claims amounting to €25bn are being filed against the tech giant in British and Dutch courts 

Boland’s Mill in Dublin, owned by Google. The company said there is no legitimacy to the claims of unfair advertising. Picture: Leah Farrell/RollingNews.ie

Google will face damages claims for up to €25bn over its digital advertising practices, in two suits to be filed in British and Dutch courts in the coming weeks by a law firm on behalf of publishers.

Google's adtech has recently drawn scrutiny from competition regulators, following complaints from publishers.