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EU fines Google €890 million over competition rules

Published

23 July 2026

Topic

regulatory

Geography

Europe

Source

Read at dw.com

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The EU fined Google €890 million for abusing its dominance by preferencing its own search engine and Play app store over competitors. The Commission found Google systematically denied fair visibility to rival shopping, sports, and app services.

The Wire takeaway

If you compete with Google on search, shopping, or apps in Europe, the Commission just proved Google must give you equal visibility—and has the authority to force it. This fine is enforcement theatre; the real move is what comes next: mandatory interoperability demands that will reshape how Google's platforms work.

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antitrust · google · eu-dma · app-store · search-bias · market-access