EU hits Google with new $1bn fine, saying it broke digital antitrust rules
The European Union has fined Google 890 million euros for violating antitrust rules by favoring its own services within its search engine and app store. This penalty is part of a broader regulatory effort under the Digital Markets Act to ensure fair competition in the digital economy.
Why it matters
This fine underscores the EU's aggressive regulatory stance against Big Tech, setting a precedent for how global platforms must operate in European markets.
The fine is part of a major crackdown on Big Tech by Brussels which says it is seeking to ensure fair competition in the digital realm.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Google is no stranger to European Union fines [AFP] By Al Jazeera Staff , AFP and AP Published On 23 Jul 2026 23 Jul 2026 The European Union has fined Google 890 million euros ($1bn), saying the technology giant broke digital antitrust rules by steering users of Google Play and its search engine towards its own services and apps at the expense of rivals.
Thursday’s penalty is the latest in Brussels’ crackdown on Big Tech, which has seen the bloc lead the world in reining in the largest firms from Silicon Valley to Beijing.
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