EU fines Google €890 million for competition violations

The European Commission announced that it has concluded an investigation into Google’s business practices, finding that the company had preferentially promoted its own search engine and app store. According to the Commission’s report, Google’s internal ranking algorithms and advertising placements gave its services an unfair advantage over rival platforms, thereby distorting competition in the digital marketplace.

The findings highlight how Google’s integration of its search and app store services created a “self‑reinforcing” advantage that limited consumer choice and impeded the growth of competing search engines and app distribution channels. The Commission’s decision follows a broader EU effort to scrutinize large tech firms for anti‑competitive behavior and to enforce stricter compliance with antitrust regulations. The agency has indicated that further measures may be taken to address the identified practices and to ensure a more level playing field for competitors.