Government's Strategic Domination Policies

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2025 September 16 . 11:56 AM

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Government's Strategy for Monopoly Control

Government's Strategic Domination Policies

Jürgen Kühling, the newly appointed chairman of the Monopoly Commission, has expressed concerns over the lengthy duration of cases against tech giants Google, Amazon, and Facebook. He believes that the current pace is too slow for digital markets.

In an effort to address this issue, Kühling has called for an increase in staff at the cartel authorities, particularly IT specialists. These experts would bring valuable skills in data analysis, digital markets, and IT systems, aiming to give the authorities a stronger footing in competing with market-dominant companies.

Kühling has also criticised the remedies in the cases against these tech giants, stating that they have not resulted in a noticeable boost in competition on the affected markets. He speaks of "significant information asymmetries" in these cases, suggesting that the current measures may not be enough to level the playing field.

His goal is clear: to enable the cartel authorities to act on an equal footing with market-dominant companies. However, no new specific goals or opinions were expressed in this regard.

A photo, provided by dts Nachrichtenagentur, shows a Google user at a computer, symbolising the vast digital landscape these companies operate in.

It's important to note that the authorities bear the full burden of proof in these cases, and no new information about this burden of proof was presented. Similarly, no new facts about competition on the affected markets were provided, nor were any new calls for an increase in staff made.

Despite these challenges, Kühling remains committed to ensuring fair competition in digital markets, calling for a more robust and informed approach from the cartel authorities.