Google Warns of Fragmentation Risk from Private DMA Enforcement

Google's lawyer has expressed concerns that enforcing private Digital Markets Act (DMA) complaints could lead to 'fragmentation' across member states.

The comments were made during a landmark UK Google Play Store settlement case. The Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) is set to approve the deal, which addresses allegations of anticompetitive behavior by Google in the Android app ecosystem.

The lawyer's concerns echo those of some industry observers who warn that private DMA complaints could create inconsistencies and difficulties for businesses operating across multiple EU member states.