EU Opens Probe of Google Over News Site Rankings
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The EU has opened an investigation into Google over allegations of demoting news outlets and publisher websites that include sponsored or commercial material, with commenters supporting the probe and potential penalties.
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Google’s policy restricts publishers from doing business with third-party providers and monetising their websites and content.
If the Commission concludes that Google has breached the DMA, the company could be fined up to 10% of its worldwide turnover and may face further penalties for any ongoing infringement.
Separately, back in March, the Commission’s initial DMA investigations into Google reached a preliminary conclusion that it had breached the rules for self-preferencing on search and anti-steering on its Play app store.