The European Commission fined Google €890 million on 23 July in two decisions finding it had breached the EU's Digital Markets Act [1].
It fined Google €460 million for giving its own services, including shopping, hotels, transport and sports results, preferential treatment over rivals' in Google Search [1].
It fined Google €430 million for stopping app developers on Google Play from freely telling users about cheaper offers elsewhere and steering them there [1].
What it covers
Google Search results in the EU, where the Commission found Google shows its own services more prominently, at the top of the page or with richer visuals and filters [1].
App developers distributing through Google Play. The Commission found Google's steering-related fees, and how long it charges them, went beyond what the law allows [1].
Google must comply within 60 days or risk periodic penalty payments of up to 5% of its total worldwide turnover [1].
What it does not tell you
Whether Google's changes are enough. The Commission says Google has started testing changes to Search and has changed its steering terms, which it is still assessing [1].
How the rules apply to AI Overviews and AI Mode. The Commission says dialogue on Google's proposals will continue [1].
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