In an article published on Tuesday 2 September, the media outlet MLex claims that a fine against Google – which ordinarily would have been due to be unveiled later in the day – was suspended a few hours before the announcement, due to opposition from the European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, Maroš Šefčovič.
This information was denied by the European Commission, which stated that the investigation was “still ongoing” and that “no decision has been taken”.