The European Commission imposed a €890 million fine on Google for violating the Digital Markets Act by prioritizing its own services over competitors in search results, according to Channel 12. The penalty is the first under the EU's new digital competition law.
The European Commission fined Google €890 million (approximately $1 billion) on Thursday for violating the Digital Markets Act (DMA), the first penalty issued under the landmark EU competition law. The fine stems from Google's practice of favoring its own services, such as shopping or travel results, over those of rivals in its search engine. The decision marks a significant escalation in EU tech regulation, following earlier fines on other major platforms under the DMA. The Zioneer has previously reported on related EU actions against Apple, Meta, and AliExpress, reflecting a broader push to curb the market power of Big Tech in Europe.
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- StrongEU announces €500 million fine on Chinese e-commerce giant AliExpress
- DevelopingEU orders Meta to open WhatsApp to rival AI chatbots for free
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