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Google overhauls Belgium search to meet EU antitrust rules

9/8/2026

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Google rolled out search-result changes in Belgium to meet EU antitrust rules.
The changes prioritize price-comparison sites such as Expedia over direct business links.
Nick Fox, Google senior VP of Knowledge & Information, said the changes degrade European user experience.
Google reported earlier DMA tweaks cut European hotel direct-booking traffic by 30%.
The European Commission gave Google 60 days to comply or face penalties up to 5% of turnover.

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Story summary

Google rolled out search-result changes in Belgium to meet EU antitrust rules.
The changes prioritize price-comparison sites such as Expedia over direct business links.
Nick Fox, Google senior VP of Knowledge & Information, said the changes degrade European user experience.
Google reported earlier DMA tweaks cut European hotel direct-booking traffic by 30%.
The European Commission gave Google 60 days to comply or face penalties up to 5% of turnover.