A recent development in the European Union saw Google, a subsidiary of Alphabet, facing accusations of violating important EU regulations. This action by the European Commission is part of a broader effort to regulate the activities of major tech companies. The scrutiny on Google has been ongoing since last year, focusing on concerns regarding the company's treatment of app developers and its promotion of its own services like Google Flights. These actions are in line with the Digital Markets Act, which aims to monitor the influence of Big Tech firms. The charges revolve around Google's practices within its app store, Google Play, where it is alleged that the company restricts developers from directing users to alternative offers outside the platform. Additionally, regulators claim that Google gives preferential treatment to its own services over competitors, raising antitrust concerns. The EU's antitrust chief emphasized the importance of ensuring that Google complies with EU regulations, particularly concerning Google Search and Android devices. Google, which has previously faced substantial fines from the EU for antitrust violations, could potentially incur hefty penalties if found guilty of breaching the Digital Markets Act.