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Commission fines Google €890 million for breaches of the Digital Markets Act
◆ Published
23 July 2026
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regulatory
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The EU Commission fined Google €890 million for two DMA breaches: self-preferencing its own services in Google Search rankings and restricting app developers' ability to steer users to cheaper alternatives outside Google Play. The rulings require immediate compliance and establish enforceable precedent for gatekeeper conduct across Europe.
◆ The Wire takeaway
If you sell apps or services via Google Play or compete in Google Search results, the EU just gave you a legal right to steer your customers away—and Google can't charge punitive fees to stop you. The Commission's enforcement teeth are real; expect similar rulings against Apple and Amazon within 18 months.
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◆ Topics
dma-enforcement · google-antitrust · app-distribution · eu-regulation · gatekeeper-conduct