EU penalises Google €890m for breaking antitrust regulations

The European Union fined Google €890 million for violating digital antitrust regulations.

Google was accused of favoring its own services and apps over competitors through Google Play and its search engine.

The European Commission stated the fine was to ensure fair competition and consumer choice.

Google's Kent Walker criticized the fine as product degradation driven by self-serving complainants.

The EU's Digital Markets Act classifies Google parent Alphabet as a gatekeeper with obligations to ensure a level playing field.