The European Union has long wanted to challenge Google in Europe.
Led by digital content commissioner Günter Oettinger, Europeans are trying to curb the search giant's appetites. They are calling for the US company to be fined heavily for not respecting copyright.
The European Parliament is debating a draft proposal to break up Google, separating its search engine from other services such as Google Maps and YouTube. The company is also accused of unfair competition by placing offers from companies it owns high up on internet users' search results.
The passage of the draft proposal is a symbolic move, as Google is subject to US trade law. But it shows the European Parliament's willingness to pressure the Commission to take action and put pressure on the company.
