Google might reshuffle search results to try to dodge fines in the EU

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February 26, 2026, 3:18 PM

• •Google will show rival services higher in search results for hotels, flights, and restaurants.
• •This is in response to EU antitrust charges and the Digital Markets Act.
• •Changes will start in Europe with lodgings, followed by flights and other services.
• •Google could face large fines for non-compliance.

Google is set to test changes in its search results, prioritizing rivals for hotels, flights, and restaurants in Europe, following EU antitrust charges. This shift addresses concerns about anticompetitive practices under the Digital Markets Act, which could lead to significant fines for non-compliance. Initially resistant, Google now faces the potential of billions in fines if it doesn't adjust its search results to comply. The changes will start with lodgings and expand to include flights and other services.

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