Google gets more time from EU Commission over Search investigation: ‘The reality for now ​is…’

European regulators have granted Alphabet’s Google an extension to resolve an ongoing antitrust investigation after the company’s initial attempts to address legal concerns failed to satisfy officials, a report has said. The European Commission, which serves as the bloc’s primary competition watchdog, said on Friday (May 8) that it is allowing the tech giant more time to revise its proposals, as per a report by news agency Reuters.Commission spokesperson Thomas Regnier addressed the delay during a news conference, noting that while Google is actively engaging with the Commission to defend its position, its current solutions have missed the mark.“Google is engaging with the Commission to defend itself and in other in order to offer ⁠a solution that really addresses the concerns that were raised in the case and in the preliminary findings,” Regnier said.“The reality for now is that solution is simply not strong enough,” Regnier stated, adding, “So we're giving Google a bit more time to keep engaging... to offer a solution that really addresses the concerns in the interest of European businesses and European citizens”.The investigation centers on potential breaches of the Digital Markets Act (DMA), a landmark set of rules designed to curb the dominance of “Big Tech” companies. As of May 2026, the investigation into Alphabet has broadened to cover several critical areas of the digital economy. These include allegations that Google unfairly prioritises its own services over those of competitors.Further, there have been concerns that Google is using content from publishers to train and power its AI models without providing fair compensation. The EU is also investigating the company’s “adtech” practices that may disadvantage rival advertising platforms.The European Commission is currently finalising its decision. Under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), companies found in violation can face significant penalties, including heavy fines, and the companies may be forced changes to their core business models.