The European Union is preparing to fine Google a high triple-digit million euro amount as part of an antitrust investigation, according to a report by Germany’s Handelsblatt newspaper on Monday.
The report, citing European Commission sources, said the decision is nearly complete and could be announced before the summer break. If confirmed, it would become the largest penalty imposed by the EU for a violation of the Digital Markets Act, a law designed to limit the power of major technology companies.
The investigation was officially opened in March 2025 and focuses on concerns that Google gives preference to its own services in search results. Regulators want to make sure that Google’s search engine follows European rules and treats competing services fairly.
European Commission spokesperson Thomas Regnier said the Commission is more focused on securing compliance than simply issuing fines. However, he added that regulators would not hesitate to take the next steps if needed, even as talks continue over possible solutions.
Google has pushed back against the EU’s rules, saying the changes already made to Search under the Digital Markets Act have seriously affected the product. A company spokesperson said those changes created a weaker search experience for users in Europe while benefiting a small group of complainants.
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