EU: Germany calls for Google breakup show limits of competition law (Competition Policy International)

European Commissioner Joaquin Almunia responded to remarks made only days ago by Germany Economy Minister Sigmar Gabriel, who argued that a forced breakup of Google should be “seriously considered” due to its overwhelming market power.

Such a breakup could not be imposed upon the company because competition law is not powerful …read more

Source: Global Competition Law Blogs

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21st Century Competition. "EU: Germany calls for Google breakup show limits of competition law (Competition Policy International)." 21st Century Competition, 21 May 2014. https://www.twentyfirstcenturycompetition.com/2014/05/eu-germany-calls-for-google-breakup-show-limits-of-competition-law-competition-policy-international/.

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@misc{21st-century-competition2014, author = {21st Century Competition}, title = {{EU: Germany calls for Google breakup show limits of competition law (Competition Policy International)}}, year = {2014}, url = {https://www.twentyfirstcenturycompetition.com/2014/05/eu-germany-calls-for-google-breakup-show-limits-of-competition-law-competition-policy-international/}, note = {21st Century Competition} }
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