Google changed its spam detection policy in the European Union on August 28, 2026 to prevent manual demotion of publisher websites in search results, following complaints that triggered antitrust concerns.
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Google changes its spam policy to prevent manual demotions in the EU after publishers complained that it demoted their websites and content in search results (Bart Meijer/Reuters) https://www. reuters.com/legal/litigation/g oogle-changes-spam-policy-eu-avert-antitrust-fine-2026-08-28/ http:// mediagazer.com/260828/p7#a2608 28p7