Google hit with $1 billion fine for breaking EU antitrust rules
The Verge·July 23, 2026
The European Union has fined Google's parent company Alphabet approximately $1 billion for violating the bloc's Digital Markets Act. Google was penalized €460 million for giving its own products, such as Shopping, Hotels, and Flights, preferential treatment in search results. An additional €430 million fine was issued for preventing Android developers from directing users to alternative payment options, restricting their freedom to use other payment systems. The fines are a result of two separate violations of EU antitrust rules.
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