Google has been fined €890 million by the EU for favoring its own apps over…

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What we can confirm

Multiple authoritative reports from European-focused outlets and global media state that the European Commission imposed fines totaling €890 million on Google for violations of the EU Digital Markets Act, specifically for self‑preferencing its own services in search and restricting app developers’ ability to steer users to alternative, often cheaper, purchasing options outside Google Play.[2][3][4][5][6][7] These practices are described as favoring Google’s own services (including apps and verticals like shopping, flights, hotels, transport and sports) over rival or third‑party services, which aligns closely with the claim’s wording.[2][3][4][5][7] Thus, the core assertion that Google has been fined €890 million by the EU for favoring its own apps/services over rivals is well supported and accurately reflects the substance of the Commission’s decision, even if official descriptions use terms like "services" and "app store" rather than the more colloquial "apps."[2][3][4][5][6][7]

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Checked July 24, 2026