Google fined €890M in its first Digital Markets Act penalty
THE SO WHAT
An €890M DMA fine for search self-preferencing is a clear signal that EU regulators are willing to put real cost behind structural behavior changes. If you rely on platform distribution in Europe — search, app stores, marketplaces — assume more forced unbundling and adjust your acquisition mix accordingly.
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