Google to face EU charges for violating Digital Markets Act rules

The European Union plans to charge Google with violating rules designed to limit the power of large tech companies. This follows Google's failure to address concerns about its search results and treatment of competitors. The investigation, ongoing since March 2023, examines whether Google favors its own services, like Google Shopping, over rivals. It also looks into restrictions that prevent app developers from promoting offers outside the Google App Store. These charges mark a significant development in the EU's efforts to enforce the Digital Markets Act against major tech firms.