The EU fined Google €890 million total for DMA violations. €460 million for favoring its own services like shopping and hotels in search results over rivals. €430 million for preventing app developers from steering users to cheaper offers outside Google Play. Google must treat third-party services fairly and allow steering. The Commission noted progress in testing changes but ordered compliance within 60 days. Google criticized the decision as harming users and products. The fines are the first under the DMA. They risk tension with US policy amid tariffs. Consumers should benefit from fairer results. Google can appeal.
The EU fined Google €890 million total for DMA violations. €460 million for favoring its own services like shopping and hotels in search results over rivals. €430 million for preventing app developers from steering users to cheaper offers outside Google Play. Google must treat third-party services fairly and allow steering. The Commission noted progress in testing changes but ordered compliance within 60 days. Google criticized the decision as harming users and products. The fines are the first under the DMA. They risk tension with US policy amid tariffs. Consumers should benefit from fairer results. Google can appeal.