European Commission Fines Google €890 Million for Search and Play Store DMA Violations

The European Commission has fined Google €890 million ($1 billion) for violating the European Union's Digital Markets Act. According to the Commission's decision published on July 23, 2026, Google favored its own services in Google Search and limited how app developers could direct users to lower-cost purchase options outside Google Play. The fine includes €460 million for search self-preferencing and €430 million for app store steering practices.