Google Proposes Changes to EU News Search Rankings to Avoid New DMA Penalties

Google has submitted proposals in Brussels to address the European Commission’s concerns that it may be downgrading publishers' pages containing third-party ads in its news search rankings. This move is intended to resolve the ongoing investigation and prevent potential fines, which could amount to up to 10 percent of Alphabet’s global revenue. The proposals suggest modifications to Google's current search ranking practices as a way to comply with EU regulations.