EU Fires Record DMA Fine at Google Over Search and Play Store Violations

The EU is issuing a record-breaking DMA fine against Google for two violations: systematically promoting its own shopping, travel, and hotel services above competitors in search results, and restricting app developers from directing users to cheaper alternative purchase channels. Both violations carry 60-day compliance deadlines, with daily penalty payments triggered if Google misses the deadline.

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