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On March 18, the European Commission sent preliminary findings to Alphabet regarding Alphabet’s failure to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). 

(What’s the DMA? Read more and get helpful links in this November 2023 post, Potential Apple App Store Policy Changes Due to EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA).)

Per the Commission’s press release, the two sets of preliminary findings specifically address Google Search giving preference to Alphabet’s own services, and the Play Store preventing app developers “from freely steering consumers to other channels for better offers.”

The press release goes on to say that “By sending preliminary findings, the Commission informs Alphabet of its preliminary view that the company is in breach of the DMA,” and that as part of the investigation, next steps include Alphabet’s right to defend itself via document examination and written reply, and the possibility of the Commission confirming its preliminary views with a non-compliance decision. 

For more details, background, and quotes from Commission members, view the original press release on the European Commission’s website. 

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