EU Set to Levy Historic Fine Against Google in Antitrust Probe
The European Union is concluding an antitrust investigation into Google that may result in a record-setting fine. The investigation focuses on Google's alleged favoritism of its services in search results. The fine is the largest under the new Digital Markets Act and will be announced before the summer break.
The European Union is on the verge of imposing a historical fine on Alphabet's Google, as part of an ongoing antitrust investigation. According to Germany's Handelsblatt newspaper, citing sources from the commission, the expected fine could reach a high triple-digit million euro amount, signaling a significant penalty under the new Digital Markets Act (DMA).
The investigation, initiated in March 2025, scrutinizes whether Google has been unfairly favoring its services in search results. This move is part of efforts to ensure that the world's leading search engine adheres to regional regulations. Neither the European Commission nor Google immediately responded to requests for comment.
Earlier this month, the European Commission granted Google additional time to address concerns after finding the company's initial proposal insufficient. An official announcement regarding the fine is anticipated before the upcoming summer break.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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