Daijiworld Media Network - Brussels

Brussels, Nov 14: The European Union on Thursday launched a fresh investigation into Google over allegations that the US tech giant is deliberately pushing down news publishers in its search results — a move that comes despite tariff threats from US President Donald Trump.

The European Commission said it suspects Google of demoting media websites and content when they carry sponsored editorial material or commercial partner content.

“We are concerned that Google’s policies do not allow news publishers to be treated in a fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory manner in its search results,” EU antitrust chief Teresa Ribera said. She added that the inquiry aims to ensure publishers do not lose vital revenue “at a difficult time for the industry.”

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