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CMA: Google search strategic market status antitrust case

Competition and Markets Authority · decided Oct 10, 2025 · Active

The first designation under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 lets the CMA impose conduct requirements on Google search.

The case

Against
Google
Regulator
Competition and Markets Authority
Decided
Oct 10, 2025
Status
ActiveConduct requirements on publishers, fair ranking and data portability imposed in June 2026; choice screen consultation ongoing.
Outcome
The CMA designated Google with strategic market status in general search and search advertising.

History

3 dated entries
DateEntry
Jun 17Order: Fair ranking and data portability requirements imposed
Jun 3Order: Publisher conduct requirement imposed
Oct 10, 2025Decision: CMA: Google search strategic market status
WhenCase
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Google's general search and search advertising services

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