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Google Faces EU Fine Over Play Store Compliance Issues

12/11/2025

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The European Commission is poised to fine Google next year unless Google Play complies with EU competition rules.
The review began in March, focusing on restrictions on developers and high fees.
The Commission uses Apple's App Store changes as a benchmark for Google's adjustments.
Regulators find Google's tweaks insufficient.
Google can propose changes before penalties are finalized, potentially in the first quarter of 2026.

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Story summary

The European Commission is poised to fine Google next year unless Google Play complies with EU competition rules.
The review began in March, focusing on restrictions on developers and high fees.
The Commission uses Apple's App Store changes as a benchmark for Google's adjustments.
Regulators find Google's tweaks insufficient.
Google can propose changes before penalties are finalized, potentially in the first quarter of 2026.