European Union: European Commission investigation into Alphabet regarding its alleged self-preferencing on Google Search under the Digital Markets Act
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European Commission fined Alphabet EUR 460 million for self-preferencing on Google Search in breach of Digital Markets Act
On 23 July 2026, the European Commission adopted a decision finding that Alphabet breached the Digital Markets Act (DMA) through self-preferencing on Google Search, and imposed a fine of EUR 460 million on the company. Article 6(5) prohibits gatekee…
European Commission adopted preliminary report in investigation into Alphabet's self preferencing on Google Search under Digital Markets Act
On 19 March 2025, the European Commission adopted a preliminary report with findings on Alphabet's self-preferencing on Google Search. The report stated that Google Search does not comply with the requirement for fair and non-discriminatory ranking…
Announced European Commission investigation into Alphabet regarding its alleged self-preferencing on Google Search under the Digital Markets Act
On 25 March 2024, the European Commission opened an investigation into Alphabet concerning its self-preferencing on Google Search and its compliance with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The investigation concerns Art. 6(5) of the DMA, which states th…