European publishers and tech firms are urging EU regulators to accelerate an antitrust investigation into Alphabet’s Google. Industry groups sent a formal letter to European Union leaders citing financial distress caused by Google’s alleged search bias.
The probe began in March 2024 under the Digital Markets Act. It examines whether Google gives preferential treatment to its own services in online search results.
Complainants are pushing for a prompt non-compliance decision and potential fines. This escalation increases regulatory risk for Alphabet in a core market.