Italy: Italian Competition Authority opens investigation into Amazon alleging abuse of a dominant position in online marketplaces and logistic services

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Italian Competition Authority opens investigation into Amazon alleging abuse of a dominant position in online marketplaces and logistic services

On 16 April 2019, the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) opened an investigation into Amazon alleging that it has abused its dominant position in the online marketplaces and logistic services. Amazon offers logistical services to firms that sell …

Scope

Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Unilateral conduct regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: e-commerce
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government

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