Google has been fined €1.02 billion (around $1.18 billion) by the European Union for violating the bloc’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), marking one of the biggest penalties imposed under the landmark tech regulation.
EU regulators said the company abused its dominant market position by giving preferential treatment to its own services, undermining fair competition. Google said it disagrees with the decision and plans to challenge the fine.
The ruling adds to the company’s ongoing regulatory challenges in Europe and reinforces the EU’s efforts to curb anti-competitive practices among major technology firms and promote fair digital markets.