The European Commission is planning to impose a record-breaking fine on Alphabet's Google following an antitrust investigation into its search market practices. The penalty is expected to be a high triple-digit million euro amount, representing the largest fine ever issued by the European Union for a breach of the new Digital Markets Act.
The investigation, which was officially launched in March 2025, relates to concerns that Google favors its own services in search results. This action seeks to ensure the search engine complies with local regulation as part of the Digital Markets Act's goal to curb the power of big tech companies.
The decision is nearing completion and is expected to be officially announced before the summer break. Earlier this month, the European Commission granted Google additional time to address concerns after a previous proposal from the company fell short.