EU fines Google €890 million over digital competition breaches - UPDATED

The EU fined Google €890 million for breaching the Digital Markets Act by favouring its own services in search results and restricting app developers from directing users to cheaper offers outside its ecosystem. The Commission ordered Google to treat third-party services fairly and allow developers greater freedom to communicate alternative purchasing options.

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