EU regulators fined Google €890 million for anti-competitive practices, citing prioritization of its services and restrictions on app developers. This adds to a prior €4.6 billion fine. Total fines this month, including AliExpress, reached €6.04 billion, bolstering the EU's budget amid increased defense spending and Ukraine aid.
Google has been fined a total of €890m by the EU for breaching online competition laws under the Digital Markets Act. The European Commission cited Google's prioritization of its own services in search results and restrictions on app developers from steering consumers to cheaper offers.
Turkic states are moving beyond cultural links towards deeper economic integration, focusing on competition policy, digital cooperation, and strategic connectivity. The 3rd Meeting of Heads of Competition Authorities of the Organisation of Turkic States (OTS) in Shusha emphasized practical implementation and cross-border collaboration to prevent monopolies and promote fair trade.
