Google fined €890mn by EU for favouring its own apps over rivals
The Commission argued Google's practices limited consumer choice and gave its own services an unfair advantage over rivals...
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The European Union has fined Google €890 million for allegedly abusing its market dominance by favouring its own apps and services over rivals.
- The fine includes €460 million for favouring its own flight and hotel booking services and €430 million for its Play Store rules.
- This marks the European Commission's first major action against Google under the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA).
- Google criticized the decision, stating the EU's requirements could damage services used by millions of European customers.
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Google Fined €890mn by EU for Favouring Own Apps Over Rivals - July 2026
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