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.
The EU fined Google €890 million for violating digital regulations by favoring its search engine and Play app store, harming competition. Digital Commissioner Henna Virkkunen and Competition Commissioner Teresa Ribera cited unfair prominence and restricted app offers.
Ecommerce sellers have filed a complaint with the Competition Commission of India against Flipkart, alleging abuse of dominant market position through deep discounting and preferential treatment of select sellers, disadvantaging thousands of small merchants.
Camra, an ale enthusiasts' club, has asked the Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) to investigate big brewers for allegedly misleading drinkers about 'craft' credentials and geographical origin. The group claims multinational breweries use anti-competitive tactics to sideline smaller rivals, impacting consumer choice and quality.
