CLEAN : EU fines Microsoft 561 mn euros

The transcript discusses a significant fine imposed on Microsoft by the European Commission for breaching antitrust regulations. The breach involved failing to provide a choice screen to users, affecting 15.3 million users over 14 months. The Commission considered the gravity and duration of the infringement to ensure the sanction was a deterrent. The video also touches on the European banking system and the implications for taxpayers, concluding with monitoring measures for Microsoft.

What was the impact on users regarding their choices due to the breach?

What factors did the Commission consider when setting the level of the fine?