Germany: Federal Cartel Office investigation into Google over alleged anticompetitive practices in connection with Google Maps Platform (B7-25/22-GMP)
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Federal Cartel Office concluded investigation into Google over its anticompetitive practices in connection with Google Maps Platform (B7-25/22-GMP)
On 9 April 2025, the German Federal Cartel Office issued its final decision, accepting Alphabet Inc.'s (Google's) commitments and closing the case under Section 32b(1) of the German Competition Act (GWB). The decision declared the commitments bindin…
SourceFederal Cartel Office issued interim ruling in its investigation into Google over its alleged anticompetitive practices in connection with Google Maps Platform (B7-25/22-GMP)
On 8 February 2023, the German Federal Cartel Office issued a preliminary assessment notice to Google regarding the Google Maps Platform (GMP) under Section 19a(2) of the German Competition Act (GWB). The notice specifically challenged three provisi…
SourceFederal Cartel Office opened investigation into Google over its alleged anticompetitive practices in connection with Google Maps Platform (B7-25/22-GMP)
On 14 February 2022, the German Federal Cartel Office initiated an investigation into Google's practices related to the Google Maps Platform (GMP), Google Automotive Services (GAS), and Android Automotive Operating System (AAOS). The investigation w…
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