EU to Fine Google Hundreds of Millions of Euros for 2 DMA Breaches
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Updated · Financial Times · Jul 15
EU to Fine Google Hundreds of Millions of Euros for 2 DMA Breaches
3 articles · Updated · Financial Times · Jul 15
Summary
Hundreds of millions of euros in EU fines are set to hit Google next week, with Brussels also preparing daily penalty threats and new compliance orders under the Digital Markets Act.
Two investigations underpin the action: regulators are expected to find Google favored its own shopping, travel and other services in search, and to force Play Store changes giving app developers more freedom to steer users elsewhere.
60 days is the likely compliance window before periodic penalties can begin, despite months of talks aimed at settling the probes with a fine for past conduct alone.
Up to 10% of global turnover is available under the DMA; Alphabet reported $402.83 billion in revenue last year, while Google has already paid more than €8 billion in EU antitrust fines since 2017.
The move broadens Brussels' pressure on Google, with separate DMA decisions due on sharing search data with rivals and giving third-party AI providers access comparable to Gemini.
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EU’s Largest-Ever DMA Fine Against Google: Enforcement, Market Impact, and the Future of Digital Regulation
Overview
The European Union is set to announce a major fine against Google under the Digital Markets Act before its summer recess, highlighting its ongoing efforts to regulate large digital platforms. This expected enforcement action follows previous substantial fines against Apple and Meta for similar violations, showing the EU’s strong commitment to fair competition and compliance in the digital market. These earlier penalties set a clear precedent for the scale of fines that can be imposed, signaling to the tech industry that the EU is serious about holding dominant companies accountable and shaping a more balanced digital landscape.