A massive multimillion-euro fine could be on its way to Google, courtesy of the European Union (EU). It is in regard to antitrust violations, and the information comes from sources who spoke to the German newspaper, Handelsblatt.
Google could get a multimillion-Euro fine in the EU… soon
According to the provided information, the final decision will rest with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. It is expected to be announced before the EC’s summer recess. In other words, before late July.
As a reminder, Alphabet, Google’s parent company, is accused of violating the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The EU is regulating large platforms that provide ‘core’ services in that spectrum, which includes Google Play and Google Search, as far as Google is concerned.
According to the EU, Google is not complying with DMA
This investigation was initially opened back in March 2024. Preliminary findings were shared in 2025. The investigation itself concluded that Google Search unfairly favors Alphabet’s own services over its rivals.
On top of that, it was concluded that Google Play prevents app developers from directing users to other platforms. Because of all that, Alphabet failed to comply with DMA.
The Commission’s Terea Ribera said, in a statement back then: “Let me be clear: Our main focus is creating a culture of compliance with the Digital Markets Act.” She also added: “Non-compliance proceedings are reserved for situations where attempts at dialogue have not been successful.”
Google did change some things, but that did not appease the EU
Google has proposed a range of solutions since then, but they have failed to address the issues, at least from the EC’s point of view. The EC did grant Google extra time to comply, but it seems like the appropriate response still hasn’t arrived.
Back then, Google did say that the actions it’s being forced to make will negatively impact the product it offers in the US.
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