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Alphabet (GOOGL, Financials) received more time from European Union regulators to address competition concerns tied to Google’s business practices, after its earlier proposal fell short.
The European Commission said Google is continuing discussions with regulators to offer a solution that better addresses concerns raised in preliminary findings.
The case centers on the Digital Markets Act, the EU rulebook designed to limit the market power of major technology platforms. Regulators have charged Google with breaching the law and are still finalizing a decision.
For investors, the extension gives Alphabet more room to negotiate, but it does not remove the risk of penalties or operating changes in Europe. The region remains one of the most aggressive regulatory markets for Big Tech.
The next catalyst will be the Commission’s final decision, which could determine whether Google faces a fine or must make broader changes to its services.
