Germany: Federal Cartel Office opened investigation into Google over its anticompetitive practices relating to Google Automotive Services (B7-25/22-GAS )

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Federal 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…

Scope

Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Unilateral conduct regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
software provider: app stores, software provider: other software
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority

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2022-02-14
under deliberation

On 14 February 2022, the German Federal Cartel Office initiated an investigation into Google's prac…

2023-06-21
under investigation

On 21 June 2023, the German Federal Cartel Office sent Google a preliminary assessment notice outli…

2024-10-30
under investigation

On 30 October 2024, the German Federal Cartel Office issued another preliminary assessment notice t…

2025-04-09
in force

On 9 April 2025, the German Federal Cartel Office (FCO) issued a decision in its investigation into…