EU fines Google $1 billion for breaking antitrust rules

In late July 2026, the European Union fined Google $1 billion (about €890 million) for violating the bloc's digital competition rules. The penalty is the first of its kind under the EU's new Digital Markets Act, which aims to prevent big tech companies from favoring their own services over those of rivals. Brussels accused Google of harming competitors by giving its own products an unfair advantage in search results and other areas.

The fine comes as the EU braces for potential trade tensions with the Trump administration, which has criticized European tech regulations. Google has said it will review the decision and may appeal. The case is part of a broader crackdown by EU regulators on major technology firms.