Germany: Bundeskartellamt investigation into Google's status as a company of paramount significance across markets
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Bundeskartellamt decision on Google as a company of paramount significance across markets becomes final
On 4 January 2022, the Bundeskartellamt's determination of Google as a company of paramount significance across markets has become final after Google declined to appeal the decision. The determination will remain valid for five years, until 4 Januar…
SourceBundeskartellamt issues decision on Google as a company of paramount significance across markets
On 30 December 2021, the Bundeskartellamt determined that Google is a company of paramount significance across markets. Under section 19a of the German Competition Act (GWB), the Bundeskartellamt can open investigations against companies "of paramou…
SourceBundeskartellamt launches antitrust investigation into Google's status as a company of paramount significance
On 25 May 2021, the Bundeskartellamt has launched an investigation into Google to determine its status as a company of paramount significance. The proceedings were enabled after Germany implemented new rules for large digital companies in the German…
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