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European Commission accuses Alphabet of breaching DMA
(MENAFN) The European Commission declared on Wednesday that Alphabet, Google's parent company, has violated the Digital Markets Act (DMA) through specific practices involving google Search and the Google Play Store. If proven, these infractions could lead to significant financial penalties.
The Commission outlined two key concerns in its initial findings. It asserts that Alphabet unfairly favors its own services, including e-commerce, accommodation booking, ride services, and financial offerings—by elevating their rankings in Google Search results above those of third-party competitors. Officials reported that this practice does not align with the requirements set by the DMA.
The Commission argues that this approach limits fair competition, giving Alphabet an undue advantage over external providers seeking visibility on its platform.
Furthermore, concerns were raised about the Google Play Store. The Commission claims that Alphabet enforces restrictions on app builders, preventing them from guiding users toward alternative platforms with better pricing options. Alphabet has also been faulted for imposing unreasonably high charge on developers for services like customer acquisition through its app store.
Alphabet has the chance to examine the case file and present a written defense in response to these initial findings. Should the Commission maintain its stance, a formal non-compliance ruling will be issued. Under the DMA, violations can result in fines reaching up to 10% of a company’s overall global yearly earnings.
The Commission outlined two key concerns in its initial findings. It asserts that Alphabet unfairly favors its own services, including e-commerce, accommodation booking, ride services, and financial offerings—by elevating their rankings in Google Search results above those of third-party competitors. Officials reported that this practice does not align with the requirements set by the DMA.
The Commission argues that this approach limits fair competition, giving Alphabet an undue advantage over external providers seeking visibility on its platform.
Furthermore, concerns were raised about the Google Play Store. The Commission claims that Alphabet enforces restrictions on app builders, preventing them from guiding users toward alternative platforms with better pricing options. Alphabet has also been faulted for imposing unreasonably high charge on developers for services like customer acquisition through its app store.
Alphabet has the chance to examine the case file and present a written defense in response to these initial findings. Should the Commission maintain its stance, a formal non-compliance ruling will be issued. Under the DMA, violations can result in fines reaching up to 10% of a company’s overall global yearly earnings.
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