EU Launches Investigation into Google's Treatment of News Publishers in Search Results Amid US Tensions

Nov 13, 2025 09:13 pm CST

The European Union has initiated a formal investigation into Google's search practices, examining whether the company's anti-spam policies unfairly demote news publishers with sponsored content in search results. Despite threats of retaliation from US President Donald Trump, EU regulators are concerned about potential revenue loss for publishers during challenging times for the media industry. Google has defended its policies as necessary protections against spam content.