EU Proposes Google Share Search Data with Third-Party Engines
European Union regulators propose requiring Google to provide third-party search engines access to its data under new competition measures.

European Union regulators have proposed new measures that would require Google to share search engine data with third-party competitors, according to reports from multiple sources.
The proposal represents part of ongoing regulatory efforts by EU authorities to address competition concerns in the digital search market. The measures would grant other search engines access to Google's data, potentially allowing them to compete more effectively with the dominant search provider.
Google currently holds the vast majority of the global search market, with its dominance long drawing scrutiny from regulators worldwide. The EU has previously taken enforcement action against major technology companies over competition issues, including substantial fines against Google for various practices deemed anticompetitive.
The specific details of what data would be shared and under what conditions have not been fully disclosed. The proposal would need to go through the EU's regulatory process before any requirements take effect.
Google has not immediately responded to requests for comment regarding the proposed measures. The company has previously argued that its search services provide value to users and that increased competition already exists in the broader information and advertising markets.