Germany opens anti-cartel probe into Google Maps


Germany’s anti-cartel watchdog is opening a probe into Google Maps over restrictions that may be giving it an unfair advantage over competitors. – EPA pic, June 21, 2022.

GERMANY’S anti-cartel watchdog said today it has opened a probe into Google Maps over restrictions that may be giving it an unfair advantage over competitors.

“The proceeding is to examine possible anti-competitive restrictions imposed by Google Maps Platform to the detriment of alternative map services providers,” the Federal Cartel Office said in a statement.


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