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German Regulator: Meta Will Give Users More Account Freedom
Meta // June 07, 2023

Germany’s cartel office, the Bundeskartellamt, said Meta Platforms will give users more oversight of their accounts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

German Antitrust Investigation Highlights PayPal Merchant Fees
ANTITRUST // January 24, 2023

The German competition watchdog has announced antitrust investigations against PayPal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this...

German Antitrust Authority Expands Amazon Probe
Amazon // November 14, 2022

Germany’s competition watchdog, the Bundeskartellamt (BKartA) announced on Monday (Nov. 14) that it has extended two ongoing proceedings against Amazon to make use of an amendment to the German Competition Act that grants the BKartA additional powers to regulate large digital companies. Get the Full...

German Antitrust Watchdog Takes New Step To Regulate Google
Google // January 05, 2022

In a move that could spell trouble for Google, the German antitrust regulator Bundeskartellamt ruled that the tech giant has “paramount significance across markets,” according to a Wednesday (Jan. 5) press release.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Microsoft’s Omnipresence Catches Eye of German Antitrust Watchdog

September 30, 2024
Microsoft’s size and scope has gotten the attention of Germany’s antitrust regulator. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from […]

German Regulator: Meta Will Give Users More Account Freedom

June 07, 2023
Germany’s cartel office, the Bundeskartellamt, said Meta Platforms will give users more oversight of their accounts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

German Antitrust Investigation Highlights PayPal Merchant Fees

January 24, 2023
The German competition watchdog has announced antitrust investigations against PayPal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

German Antitrust Authority Expands Amazon Probe

November 14, 2022
Germany’s competition watchdog, the Bundeskartellamt (BKartA) announced on Monday (Nov. 14) that it has extended two ongoing proceedings against Amazon to make use of an amendment to the German Competition...