Germany: Federal Cartel Office investigation into Google over alleged anticompetitive practices relating to Google Automotive Services (B7-25/22-GAS)
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Federal Cartel Office closed investigation into Google following commitments to end competition restrictions for Google Automotive Services
On 9 April 2025, the German Federal Cartel Office (FCO) issued a decision in its investigation into Google over alleged anti-competitive practices linked to Google Automotive Services (GAS). Acting under Section 19a(2) of the German Competition Act …
SourceFederal Cartel Office issued preliminary assessment notice in investigation into Google over alleged anticompetitive practices relating to Google Automotive Services (B7-25/22-GAS )
On 30 October 2024, the German Federal Cartel Office issued another preliminary assessment notice to Google, this time focusing on the potential anticompetitive effects of Google's practices under Section 19a(2) GWB. The notice reiterated concerns a…
SourceFederal Cartel Office issued preliminary assessment notice in investigation into Google over alleged anticompetitive practices relating to Google Automotive Services (B7-25/22-GAS )
On 21 June 2023, the German Federal Cartel Office sent Google a preliminary assessment notice outlining its concerns regarding Google's practices related to Google Automotive Services (GAS). This notice detailed the Federal Cartel Office's prelimina…
SourceFederal Cartel Office opened investigation into Google over its anticompetitive practices relating to Google Automotive Services (B7-25/22-GAS )
On 14 February 2022, the German Federal Cartel Office initiated an investigation into Google's practices related to the Google Automotive Services (GAS) and Android Automotive Operating System (AAOS). The investigation was prompted by a complaint fi…
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