Keep in mind the idea of libel and slander exists in the US. I’d see this court decision as an extension of those ideas (materially true information that can be deindexed by the subject).
Censoring an inconvenient truth seems wrong to me. The whole point of freedom of speech is because someone didn't like the speech.
It's sad to see this battle lost but I hope for Europe's sake they figure out it was the wrong move after this becomes abused by the rich and powerful.
Google would not be removing false results without RTBF or someone being able to afford a very expensive lawyer. RTBF means anyone can actually have a chance at getting false information removed.
This isn't just a blanket "you can erase things you don't like in the news about you" that some people have made it out to be.