EU Nears Record DMA Fine on Google for Search Self-Preference

On May 25 2026 multiple outlets reported the European Commission is finalizing a high triple-digit million euro fine against Alphabet’s Google under the Digital Markets Act. The penalty, potentially the largest DMA sanction to date, stems from a March 2025 investigation into Google favoring its own services in search results. The Commission rejected earlier compliance proposals, granted extra time, and warned enforcement will follow, with a decision expected before the summer break. Prior EU fines against Alphabet already exceed €8 billion, including a €2.95 billion adtech penalty in September 2025, signaling stricter DMA enforcement ahead.