European Union: European Commission announced specification proceeding to support Google comply with obligation to share search data under Digital Markets Act

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European Commission announced specification proceeding to support Google comply with obligation to share search data under Digital Markets Act

On 27 January 2026, the European Commission opened a specification proceeding into Google over its alleged failure to comply with the obligation to share search data under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Under Article 6(11) of the DMA, Google must gr…

Scope

Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Unilateral conduct regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
search service provider
Implementation Level
supranational
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government

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2026-01-27
under deliberation

On 27 January 2026, the European Commission opened a specification proceeding into Google over its …

2026-04-16
in consultation

On 16 April 2026, the European Commission sent preliminary findings to Google outlining proposed me…

2026-05-01
processing consultation

On 1 May 2026, the European Commission closes its consultation on preliminary findings sent to Goog…