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    Intel loses challenge against EU antitrust ruling but wins reduced fine

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    Posted on December 10, 2025

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    Last updated: January 20, 2026

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    Quick Summary

    Intel's EU antitrust fine was reduced by a third, highlighting ongoing competition law challenges.

    Intel's EU Antitrust Fine Challenge Ends with Reduced Penalty

    By ‌Foo Yun Chee

    BRUSSELS, Dec 10 (Reuters) - U.S. chipmaker Intel lost ‍its ‌challenge against a 376 million euros ($438 million) EU antitrust fine ⁠imposed two years ago ‌for thwarting rivals but gained some solace as Europe's second-highest court slashed the penalty by a third on Wednesday.

    The European Commission, which ⁠acts as the EU competition enforcer, handed out the fine in 2023 ​after the tribunal threw out its earlier ‌penalty of 1.06 billion ⁠euros imposed in 2009 for blocking Advanced Micro Devices.

    The 376 million euro fine concerned payments made by Intel to ​HP, Acer and Lenovo to halt or delay rival products between November 2002 and December 2006.

    Such payments are known as naked restrictions and are generally frowned on ​by regulators.

    "The ‍General Court upholds ​the Commission's 2023 decision against Intel but reduces the fine by approximately 140 million euros," the Luxembourg-based tribunal said.

    Judges said a 237 million euro fine is a more appropriate reflection of the gravity and duration of the infringement at ⁠issue.

    They pointed to the relatively limited number of computers affected by Intel's restrictions and ​the 12-month gap separating some of those anti-competitive practices.

    The Commission and Intel can appeal to the EU Court of Justice, Europe's highest, on points of ‌law.

    The case is T-1129/23 Intel Corporation v Commission.

    ($1 = 0.8593 euros)

    (Reporting by Foo Yun CheeEditing by Louise Rasmussen and Frances Kerry)

    Key Takeaways

    • •Intel's antitrust fine reduced by EU court.
    • •Original fine was 376 million euros.
    • •Fine related to payments to HP, Acer, Lenovo.
    • •Court cited limited impact on computers.
    • •Intel and EU Commission may appeal further.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Intel loses challenge against EU antitrust ruling but wins reduced fine

    1What is antitrust?

    Antitrust refers to laws and regulations that promote competition and prevent monopolistic practices in the marketplace, ensuring fair competition among businesses.

    2What is a fine in legal terms?

    A fine is a monetary penalty imposed by a court or regulatory authority as punishment for violating laws or regulations.

    3What is the European Commission?

    The European Commission is the executive branch of the European Union responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, and upholding EU treaties.

    4What is a penalty reduction?

    A penalty reduction occurs when a court or regulatory body decreases the severity of a punishment, often based on mitigating circumstances or appeals.

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