Decision now published: Meta’s paramount significance for competition across markets (Decision of 2 May 2022)

In its decision dated 2 May 2022, the Bundeskartellamt has determined pursuant to Section 19a(1) of the German Competition Act (GWB) that Meta Platforms, Inc. including its affiliates within the meaning of Section 36(2) GWB (in the following: Meta) is of paramount significance for competition across markets. The validity of this decision is limited to five years from the date on which it becomes final. Meta has not appealed the decision. Therefore, the decision is final.