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On Tuesday, Germany's Bundeskartellamt — which translates to federal cartel office —it was evaluating whether Microsoft qualified as a company of"paramount significance." Or put another way, whether it's large enough to pose a threat to companies with fewer resources and therefore warrant closer scrutiny by regulators.
The investigation is being conducted under abuse control laws that went into effect in early 2021. These changes granted the agency the authority to prohibit large companies from engaging in certain business practices if it's determined they're likely to harm competition. And while regulators have only just begun their probe of Microsoft's business dealings, there are a few reasons to believe the company already meets the criteria."The existence of a digital ecosystem which extends across various markets can be an indication that a company holds such a position," the Bundeskartellamt said in a statement.
The agency pointed to the company's expansive portfolio, which spans operating systems, productivity software, cloud services, video games, and social media as examples."In light of this, there are good reasons to examine whether Microsoft is of paramount significance for competition across markets.
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