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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…

Scope

Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Unilateral conduct regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority

Complete timeline of this policy change

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2021-05-25
under deliberation

On 25 May 2021, the Bundeskartellamt has launched an investigation into Google to determine its sta…

2021-12-30
under investigation

On 30 December 2021, the Bundeskartellamt determined that Google is a company of paramount signific…

2022-01-04
in force

On 4 January 2022, the Bundeskartellamt's determination of Google as a company of paramount signifi…