EU hits Google with €890 million DMA fine over biased search and Play rules

The European Commission fined Google €890 million ($1 billion) for violating the Digital Markets Act by boosting its own services in Google Search and restricting app developers from offering cheaper options in the Google Play store. The penalties break down into €460 million and €430 million for two separate breaches, reflecting the gravity and duration of non-compliance. This marks Google’s first DMA penalty under the bloc’s competition rules as Brussels intensifies enforcement to level the playing field for rivals.