The Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has accused Google of abusing its market dominance during negotiations with local media publishers. The regulator claims the company failed to provide necessary data for publishers to evaluate compensation offers, leading to unfair terms.
The investigation focuses on how Google presents news articles and snippets in search results, Google News, and the Discover feed. Alphabet, Google LLC, Google Ireland, and Google Poland are named as the entities involved in the case.
Google Poland stated it is currently reviewing the regulator's claims. The company noted it has already signed licensing agreements with over 70 local news outlets and maintains that it is the only platform providing systematic compensation to publishers.
The dispute follows a 2024 amendment to Polish copyright law, which mandates that online platforms pay publishers for using their content. If found guilty of abusing its market position, Google could face a fine of up to 10% of its annual turnover.
This investigation is separate from the antitrust probe launched by the European Commission in December 2025. While the EU inquiry focuses on the use of content for AI services, the Polish regulator is conducting an independent review of Google's core search and news services.
