Google proposed news search display changes to settle a European Union investigation. The proposal addresses concerns involving the Digital Markets Act and site reputation abuse policies.
Current policies can suppress search results for certain publisher websites. Alphabet seeks to avoid formal business practice orders through this settlement.
The agreement could help the company evade potential fines totaling billions of euros. Google confirmed ongoing engagement with the European Commission to combat deceptive spam. This move addresses a major regulatory risk that has impacted the company's outlook.