The European Union's top court has issued a series of pivotal decisions affecting major tech companies, including Apple and Google. In a landmark ruling, the court dismissed Apple's final appeal regarding the €13 billion tax bill it owes to Ireland, firmly ordering the company to pay up after years of legal battles. Concurrently, Google emerged victorious in multiple legal challenges, successfully overturning significant fines imposed by the EU, including a €1.5 billion antitrust fine related to its advertising practices. Despite these wins, the EU courts upheld fines against Google in other areas, indicating ongoing scrutiny of the tech giant's business practices. This complex legal landscape leaves both Apple and Google facing substantial financial repercussions as Europe intensifies its regulatory efforts against major tech firms.