Google fined €890m by EU for favouring its own apps over rivals
Summary
The European Union fined Google €890 million for giving its own apps and services an unfair advantage over competitors. This is the first major penalty under a new EU law aimed at limiting the power of big tech companies. Google must change its practices or face legal action.Key Facts
- The EU fined Google a total of €890 million (€460 million plus €430 million) for two breaches of the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
- Google favored its own apps for booking flights and hotels in search results over competitors.
- Google also restricted cheaper offers from appearing outside its own Play Store marketplace.
- The DMA is a new EU law designed to stop big tech companies from abusing their market power.
- Google said complying with the rules would remove popular features and reduce safety measures on its platforms.
- EU officials said the rules ensure fair competition and more choice for consumers.
- Google has 60 days to follow the rules or can challenge the decision in court.
- This is part of a long history of fines and disputes between Google and EU regulators.
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