EU fines Google €890m for abusing search and Play Store

THE European Commission has fined Google €890 million for breaching the Digital Markets Act by abusing its dominant position in search and the Play Store. The investigation revealed that Google manipulated search results to favor its services over competitors and imposed unfair terms preventing developers from using alternative payment methods. Google has 60 days to comply, or face further penalties. The penalty, although substantial, represents less than 1% of Google's recent quarterly profits. The ruling, alongside existing antitrust scrutiny in the U.S., highlights ongoing regulatory pressures on major tech firms.