EU fines Google €890 million under DMA for steering users to its own services

The European Commission fined Google €890 million ($1 billion) for steering users of Google Search and Google Play toward its own services, alleging a Digital Markets Act violation aimed at limiting competition. It’s the largest DMA penalty to date, with fines potentially increasing if Google fails to comply within 60 days; Brussels says the move is to protect consumers and ensure a level playing field for rivals.