Context :
- Google is responding to the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), which aims to curb Big Tech’s dominance (Google vs EU).
- The company faces antitrust charges for allegedly prioritizing its own services like Google Flights, Shopping, and Hotels in search results.
Google’s Key Concerns (to be shared at Tuesday’s EU workshop):
- Innovation is being stifled, leading to worse online experiences for Europeans.
- Travel ticket prices are increasing, as users can’t directly access airline sites.
- Airlines, hotels, and restaurants report up to a 30% drop in direct bookings.
- User complaints include confusing and clunky alternatives caused by the mandated changes.
Google’s Demands
- Wants clearer guidance from EU regulators on what true compliance looks like.
- Urges critics to provide evidence-based assessments of the rules’ impact—both costs and benefits.
- Seeks practical definitions, not just theoretical expectations.
What’s at Stake?
- Google (Google vs EU) could face fines up to 10% of global revenue if found in violation.
The debate now centers on striking the right balance between fair competition and product quality for users.
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