Description
Competition and Markets Authority closes consultation on its proposed decision to designate Google as having strategic market status in general search services
On 22 July 2025, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) closed the public consultation on its proposal to designate Google with strategic market status (SMS) in general search and search advertising. Under the Digital Markets, Competition and C…
Scope
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Unilateral conduct regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
online advertising provider, search service provider
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority
Complete timeline of this policy change
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2025-01-14
in consultation
2025-02-03
processing consultation
2025-06-24
in consultation
2025-07-22
processing consultation