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Google fined $1 billion by EU over search and Play Store antitrust rules

Google fined $1 billion by EU over search and Play Store antitrust rules

The European Commission has fined Google €890 million for anti-competitive practices in its search engine and app store. The ruling requires the company to treat third-party services fairly and allow developers to promote alternative payment methods.

Business ·23 Jul 2026, 17:31 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read