Germany: Federal Cartel Office investigation into Amazon for alleged anti-competitive practices
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Federal Cartel Office found that Amazon’s price control practices may constitute abuse of dominant position under the Act Against Restraints of Competition
On 2 June 2025, the Federal Cartel Office (FCO) issued a preliminary legal opinion to Amazon concerning the use of price control mechanisms on the Amazon marketplace. The FCO noted that Amazon's practices may constitute an abuse under Section 19a(2)…
SourceAnnounced retailer survey in Amazon price control investigation
On 2 September 2024, the German Federal Cartel Office (Bundeskartellamt) announced that it launched an online survey of 2'000 representatively selected third-party retailers to investigate the effects of Amazon's price checks on the behaviour of thi…
SourceFederal Cartel Office investigation expands proceedings in antitrust investigation against Amazon
On 14 November 2022, the German Federal Cartel Office (Bundeskartellamt) announced that it will make use of the amendment of Section19(a) of the German Competition Act (GWB) in the two ongoing proceedings against Amazon. Section19(a) gives Bundesk…
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