Germany: Bundeskartellamt investigation into Apple for alleged anti-competitive practices
Progress
Current status
in force
05 Apr 2023 in force
21 Jun 2021 under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
Germany
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Unilateral conduct regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
software provider: app stores
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Issued Bundeskartellamt ruling classifying Apple as company "of paramount significance for competition across markets"
On 5 April 2023, the German Federal Cartel Office (Bundeskartellamt) issued its ruling in its investigation into Apple under Section 19a(1) of the Competition Act (GWB) to determine if the entity is abusing its power in various markets. The GWB, whi…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
competition authority
Announced Bundeskartellamt investigation into Apple for alleged anti-competitive practices
On 21 June 2021, the German Federal Cartel Office (Bundeskartellamt) opened an investigation into Apple under Section 19a(1) of the Competition Act (GWB) to determine if the entity is abusing its power in various markets. The GWB entered into force…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
announcement
Government branch
executive
Government body
competition authority