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EU Fines Google €890M for Self-Preferencing Under Digital Markets Act
The European Commission fined Google €890 million for favoring its own services over rivals in search results, the first major penalty under the EU's Digital Markets Act. The fine targets Google's practice of giving its own shopping, flights, and hotel listings prominent placement. Google said it will appeal the decision.
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The fine is a landmark test of the DMA's enforcement power, but Google's appeal could delay any real change in search practices.
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