Google set to face EU antitrust charges over search results

Published 21/02/2025, 16:36
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Investing.com -- Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) subsidiary Google is expected to be charged by EU antitrust regulators for violating rules designed to limit the power of major tech companies. This development comes after Google’s proposed modifications to its search results did not satisfy the regulators or its competitors, according a Friday report by Reuters.

The investigation primarily centers on whether Google has been favoring its own vertical search engines, such as Google Shopping, Google Flights, and Google Hotels, over competitors. The regulators are also looking into allegations of discrimination against third-party services within Google’s search results.

The anticipated charges are related to these issues. The EU’s antitrust regulators aim to ensure fair competition within the tech industry, and their decision to press charges indicates that Google’s proposed changes did not meet their requirements. This development could have significant implications for the tech giant, which has previously faced scrutiny over its business practices.

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