European Union: European Commission issued preliminary findings against Google over alleged non-compliance with search data sharing obligations under the Digital Markets Act

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European Commission issued preliminary findings against Google over alleged non-compliance with search data sharing obligations under the Digital Markets Act

On 16 April 2026, the European Commission sent preliminary findings to Google outlining proposed measures to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA), as part of the specification proceedings opened on 27 January 2026. The Commission also invited i…

Scope

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

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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…