Google considers appealing EU ruling as it's hit with €2.4bn antitrust fine

Google has been issued a €2.4bn fine by EU authorities for breaking antitrust law, following a seven-year investigation by the European Commission. 
While Google has kept its responsive statement short, it hinted that the company will consider appealing the ruling in EU courts, which could add years on to proceedings.
In a statement, Kent Walker, senior vice president and general counsel at Google, said: "We respectfully disagree with the conclusions announced today