Google Alters European Search Results to Meet DMA, Citing Loss of Quality

Google has restructured its search results in Europe to comply with the Digital Markets Act after a €460 million fine for favoring its own travel and shopping services. The changes remove prominent sponsored links, booking recommendations, and price‑comparison tools from the top of search pages, pushing them further down. Google’s Nick Fox said the new layout will degrade the user experience for Europeans, boost online intermediaries, and disadvantage local businesses by stripping away helpful features. The European Commission maintains that the adjustments level the playing field for competitors. The move marks a significant shift in how Europeans access travel information online.