Key facts
- Google fined €890 million by the European Commission for competition law breaches.
- The fine addresses Google's self-preferencing in search results and restrictions on app developers.
- €460 million of the fine relates to Google's search engine favouring its own services.
- €430 million of the fine relates to Google restricting app developers from informing users about cheaper external offers.
- Google must overhaul its search ranking and app store policies within 60 days or face further penalties.
The European Commission has fined Google €890 million for breaching EU rules aimed at curbing the power of Big Tech, concluding investigations into its search and app store services. The fine includes €460 million for self-preferencing its own services in search results and €430 million for restricting app developers from informing users about cheaper external offers.
This action is part of a broader European regulatory push against major technology companies. Google must overhaul its search ranking and app store policies within 60 days to avoid further daily penalties, which could reach up to 5 percent of its parent company's worldwide turnover. Google has stated it is considering its options, including an appeal, and is engaged in 'constructive' talks with the EU regarding compliance.