"We are concerned that Google's policies do not allow news publishers to be treated in a fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory manner in its search results,"
"We will investigate to ensure that news publishers are not losing out on important revenues at a difficult time for the industry, and to ensure Google complies with the Digital Markets Act,"
"Unfortunately, the investigation announced today into our anti-spam efforts is misguided and risks harming millions of European users,"
"ensures fairer markets and innovation"
The European Commission has opened an investigation into Google after monitoring found sponsored or advertiser content received lower priority and reduced visibility in search queries. The probe will examine whether Alphabet's practices demote publisher websites and whether such demotion may impede publishers' ability to conduct business, innovate, and cooperate with third-party content providers. The investigation aims to ensure publishers are not losing important revenues and to verify Google’s compliance with the Digital Markets Act. Google called the probe misguided and said it risks harming millions of European users.
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