The European Union (EU) is reportedly set to impose a record fine on Google, potentially amounting to hundreds of millions of euros, as part of an ongoing antitrust investigation into the company's search practices. According to the German newspaper Handelsblatt, this penalty could become the largest ever under the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA), which aims to curb the dominance of major tech firms and foster a fairer digital marketplace. The investigation, initiated in March 2025, is centered on allegations that Google has been favoring its own services in search results. While the European Commission has not confirmed the specific amount of the fine, officials emphasize their commitment to ensuring compliance with competition regulations. Google has contested the EU's demands, claiming that the modifications made under the DMA have negatively impacted the search experience for European users. The company expressed a desire to resolve the dispute and continue discussions with regulators. Recently, the European Commission extended the deadline for Google to address its concerns after its earlier proposals fell short of expectations.