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EU fines Google €890 million under Digital Markets Act
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24 July 2026
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The European Commission fined Google €890 million for breaching the Digital Markets Act, marking the first enforcement action under the bloc's new competition rulebook for gatekeepers. The fine signals active enforcement of DMA obligations on dominant tech platforms operating in Europe.
◆ The Wire takeaway
If you're building search, ads, or commerce tools in Europe, Google just proved the DMA has teeth—and that bundling, preferencing, or lock-in tactics now carry nine-figure penalties. The playbook regulators will use on the next gatekeeper is now public.
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dma · antitrust · google · eu-regulation · gatekeeper-enforcement