European regulators are stepping up pressure on Google, outlining fresh proposals that could force the company to open up its search data to competitors. The European Commission says rival search engines should gain access to key datasets including rankings, queries, clicks and user interactions, under fair and equal conditions.

The move is part of ongoing efforts to enforce the Digital Markets Act, which aims to curb the influence of major technology platforms and improve competition. Officials argue that access to large-scale data is essential for smaller players, particularly as artificial intelligence becomes more central to search services.

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Google has already made limited adjustments since the rules came into effect in 2024, but regulators believe those changes have not gone far enough. Earlier findings suggested both Google Search and the Play Store were still falling short of requirements designed to support a more open market.

The proposal is not final, with feedback being collected until May 1. A decision is expected by late July, and further negotiations are likely as Google prepares its response. The outcome could reshape how search platforms compete across Europe.