<ul><li>The European Commission has accused Google of breaking European antitrust laws by favoring its own services over rival comparison providers.</li><li>The preliminary ruling also states that Google has violated anti-steering rules under the Digital Markets Act by preventing app developers on its Play Store from directing customers to other distribution channels.</li><li>Google can challenge the charges and make compliance changes, but the EU can fine companies up to 10% of their global annual revenue for violations, which could be up to $35 billion for Alphabet.</li><li>The EU believes that Google's actions negatively impact businesses and innovation opportunities for providers of digital services in the EU.</li></ul>

Google Search charged with breaking EU antitrust rules

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