European Union regulators have told Google it must make changes to Android and parts of Search to comply with the bloc’s DMA rules. The order is designed to reduce the advantage Google holds through its control of major digital entry points, especially on mobile devices and in online search.
According to the EU’s position, rival search engines and AI assistants should be able to access Android and certain Search-related data on terms that allow them to compete more fairly. The focus appears to be on ensuring alternatives are not locked out of key features or data that could help them challenge Google’s own services.
The move underscores how Europe is using its new digital competition framework to reshape the behavior of large technology platforms. For Google, the implications could be significant because Android and Search are central to how its products reach users and maintain their market position.
More broadly, the decision reflects the EU’s push to limit self-preferencing and open core platform ecosystems to competitors. While the snippet does not outline the full implementation details, the order signals continued regulatory pressure on Google in Europe’s digital markets.
