In an effort to avoid a potential antitrust fine from the European Union, Google has proposed further changes to its search results. The proposal, which was updated on October 15, 2025, suggests creating a dedicated box for vertical search services (VSS) that would display results from a VSS inventory in the same format as Google's own offerings. This move is in response to allegations that Google favors its own services, such as Google Shopping, Google Hotels, and Google Flights, over those of its competitors. The European Commission has been scrutinizing Google's practices under the Digital Markets Act, and the company risks a significant fine. While this is a significant development in a long-running regulatory battle, it is an incremental step in a larger, ongoing legal process rather than a definitive company-moving event. No specific market reaction to this updated proposal has been reported.