Germany's Federal Cartel Office enhances scrutiny on Microsoft, classifying it as a "company with paramount cross-market significance."

Germany's Federal Cartel Office has classified Microsoft as a "company with paramount cross-market significance," leading to increased scrutiny for potential market abuse. This classification allows the regulator to take stronger action against Microsoft, which dominates various sectors with products like Windows and Office. Microsoft joins other tech giants like Apple and Google under this enhanced monitoring framework, acknowledging its commitment to fair competition.

September 30, 2024
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