Google Hit With $1 Billion EU Fine, Here's Why | FP Explains

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The European Union has fined Google €890 million (around $1 billion) under the Digital Markets Act, marking the first penalty imposed on the company under the landmark law. The EU says Google unfairly favoured its own services in Search and restricted app developers from directing users to cheaper offers outside the Play Store. In this video, Firstpost explains what happened, why the EU believes Google's practices violated the rules, how the decision could reshape competition in the digital economy, Google's response, and what this billion-dollar penalty means for Big Tech, consumers and the future of online regulation. TIME STAMPS: 0:00 – Europe Hits Google With $1 Billion Fine Under Landmark Tech Law 0:22 – Why The EU Says Google Broke The Digital Markets Act 0:48 – Search Results Allegedly Favoured Google’s Own Services 1:15 – EU Says Rival Businesses Were Put At A Disadvantage 1:35 – Play Store Restrictions Kept Users From Finding Cheaper Deals 2:00 – Google Given 60 Days T

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