On July 23, 2026, the European Commission (EC) announced that Google has been fined more than $1 billion for two violations of the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The fines include $522 million for self-preferencing its own services in Google Search and $488 million for anti-steering practices that restricted app developers from directing consumers to alternative purchasing options outside of Google Play. Google has 60 days to comply with the EC's requirements to treat third-party services fairly in search results and to allow app developers to promote offers outside of Google Play. Failure to comply may result in additional daily fines.
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Google fined over $1 billion by EU for violations of Digital Markets Act
The European Commission has fined Google over $1 billion for violations of the Digital Markets Act, including self-preferencing and anti-steering practices. Google has 60 days to comply with the EC's requirements to avoid further penalties.
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