PANews reported on May 26 that, according to Reuters citing the German newspaper Handelsblatt, the European Union is planning to impose a fine of hundreds of millions of euros on Google's parent company, Alphabet, in response to its alleged violations of the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Sources say the decision is nearing completion and is expected to be announced before the summer recess, potentially becoming the largest fine ever levied by the EU under the DMA.

The investigation, officially launched in March 2025, focuses on whether Google prioritizes its own services in search results, thereby harming fair competition in the market. The European Commission stated that its primary objective is to ensure corporate compliance rather than simply imposing penalties, but it will continue enforcement proceedings if the rectification measures fail to meet regulatory requirements. Google responded that the adjustments made to its search products in accordance with the DMA requirements have significantly impacted user experience and that it hopes to reach a solution with the regulatory authorities.