EU fines Google €2.95 billion for distorting competition in adtech
EU fines Google €2.95 billion for adtech self-preferencing, orders structural conflict fixes within 60 days, and signals possible divestiture amid parallel US remedies proceedings.
Privacy Groups File DMA Complaint Against Alphabet for Android Restrictions
Alphabet faces a complaint from privacy groups over Android’s pre-installed app restrictions, raising new questions about DMA compliance and user choice in the EU.
EU Publishers Sue Google for Antitrust Violations Over AI Overviews in Search
Google faces an EU antitrust lawsuit over its AI Overviews, with publishers alleging misuse of content and significant revenue loss amid increasing regulatory scrutiny.
EU court clarifies interoperability obligations for dominant tech platforms
The CJEU confirmed that dominant platforms must allow interoperability unless justified, reinforcing EU antitrust obligations beyond the Digital Markets Act’s scope.
Google Appeals Record $4B EU Antitrust Fine
Google appeals a 4.1 billion euro EU antitrust fine, arguing the Commission’s errors unfairly penalized its innovation and agreements with phone manufacturers.
Google Refuses Fact-Checking for EU Law Compliance
Google will not integrate fact-checking into its services despite EU law requirements, maintaining its current content moderation practices.
Former EU Leaders Call for Google Adtech Breakup
Former European leaders urge the EU to separate Google’s adtech business to restore competition and protect media independence, emphasizing the need for a European Tech Deal.
Google Adjusts EU Search Results to Comply with Digital Markets Act
Google proposes changes to European search results to address traffic concerns and comply with the Digital Markets Act, aiming to balance competitor demands and regulatory requirements.
Google Faces EU Penalties for Digital Markets Act Breaches
EU officials are preparing charges against Google for violating the Digital Markets Act, with potential fines up to 10% of global revenue.
Study: Implementation by BigTech of their obligations under the DMA
The Digital Markets Act aims to curb Big Tech monopolies, but recent findings suggest they may not be fully compliant, risking market competition and consumer protection.