Germany: Top official wants Google breakup (Competition Policy International)

A top Germany official is urging consideration of a forced breakup of Google because its market dominance is so strong, according to reports.

Germany economy minister and vice chancellor Sigmar Gabriel says a breakup “must be seriously considered,” though reports note that his remarks are unlikely to lead to action because …read more

Source: Global Competition Law Blogs

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@misc{21st-century-competition2014, author = {21st Century Competition}, title = {{Germany: Top official wants Google breakup (Competition Policy International)}}, year = {2014}, url = {https://www.twentyfirstcenturycompetition.com/2014/05/germany-top-official-wants-google-breakup-competition-policy-international/}, note = {21st Century Competition} }
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