The Bad PlaceUS Top News and Analysis | EU plans to fine Google high triple-digit million euro sum, Handelsblatt reports
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The European Union is preparing to impose a high‑triple‑digit‑million‑euro fine on Alphabet’s Google as part of an antitrust investigation under the Digital Markets Act, a penalty that would be the largest ever for a DMA breach. Launched in March 2025, the probe centres on allegations that Google gives preferential treatment to its own services in search results, prompting the Commission to seek compliance rather than merely punish. Commission spokesperson Thomas Regnier warned that, despite ongoing negotiations, the EU will move quickly to the next steps if needed. Google has objected, arguing that the required changes “represent the biggest downgrade in the product’s history,” creating a second‑rate experience for European users, and it has asked for more time after an earlier proposal fell short. The decision is expected to be announced before the summer break.
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