Poland Probes Google Over Content Payments
Poland antitrust watchdog UOKiK suspects Alphabet of abusing its dominant market position during content payment negotiations with domestic media publishers. The regulator alleges Google failed to provide necessary data for fair talks, risking fines up to 10 percent of turnover.
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Poland's antitrust watchdog launched an investigation into ALPHABET INC-CL A on Monday afternoon, suspecting the tech giant of abusing its market dominance in publisher payment talks. The probe focuses on remuneration negotiations for news content displayed across Google Search, Google News, and Discover services. Maximum fines for antitrust violations can reach 10% of a company's annual turnover.
