Germany
Amazon now subject to stricter regulations in Germany
July 8, 2022
The Bundeskartellamt (federal cartel office) in Germany formally determined that Amazon.com, Inc. based in Seattle, USA, is an “undertaking of paramount significance for competition across markets”. Amazon and its subsidiaries are thereby subject to extended abuse control pursuant to Section 19a of the German Competition Act (GWB).
German customs uncover “underbilling”
June 28, 2022
German customs in Hamburg uncovered the evasion of import duties amounting to more than €3.8 million ($4.02 million).