# UOKiK antitrust investigation into Google

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/uokik-antitrust-investigation-into-google
> Updated: 2026-10-05T09:39:37.000Z. Sources: 20. Developments: 2.

The Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has initiated proceedings against four entities within the Google group, including Alphabet Inc, Google LLC, Google Ireland Limited, and Google Poland. The regulator alleges that Google is abusing its dominant market position concerning Polish media publishers.

The investigation focuses on Google’s alleged failure to sign agreements with most Polish press publishers to regulate content use and ensure appropriate remuneration, as mandated by the European Union’s Digital Single Market (DSM) copyright directive. UOKiK has also raised concerns regarding Google’s negotiation methods with publisher organizations. If the allegations are proven, the company could face fines of up to 10 percent of its annual turnover.

## Claims

- UOKiK has leveled charges against four companies within the Google capital group. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The charges involve suspected abuse of a dominant position against Polish media publishers. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Google has not signed agreements with most Polish press publishers regarding the use of their publications and remuneration. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The legal obligation for remuneration stems from the EU Digital Single Market (DSM) copyright directive. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Big tech companies cannot place themselves above the law. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The potential fine for the companies could reach up to 10 percent of their annual turnover. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- UOKiK has raised concerns regarding the manner in which Google conducted negotiations with publisher organizations. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-05: UOKiK charges Google with abusing dominant position in Poland

Poland's UOKiK has charged four Google-affiliated companies with abusing its dominant position by failing to reach fair remuneration agreements with Polish media publishers under EU copyright laws.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uokik-charges-google-with-abusing-dominant-position-in-poland

### 2026-09-20: UOKiK fines Polish pharmaceutical wholesalers 900 million PLN

Poland's UOKiK fined pharmaceutical wholesalers over 900 million PLN for a decade-long price-fixing scheme that limited market competition and increased costs for pharmacies and patients.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/polish-dairy-market-faces-retail-price-wars-and-supply-shifts

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