French Finance Minister Calls Google's App Practices 'Unacceptable'

France is threatening to fine Alphabet Inc.’s Google and Apple Inc. for abusive commercial practices through their app stores, further complicating the relationship with the very companies the country seeks to attract. Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said France will take legal action against Google and Apple and fines could be in the “million of euros”. 

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