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Commission imposes interim measures on Broadcom

On 16 October 2019 the Commission imposed interim measures on Broadcom over exclusivity in TV and modem chipsets, a rare use of that tool. Interim measures are a completed enforcement act. In the causal graph this event strengthens Antitrust Pressure in Digital Markets, a driver that strengthens Out-of-School Rate, Primary School Age (global) — a worsening welfare path.

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On 16 October 2019 the Commission imposed interim measures on Broadcom over exclusivity in TV and modem chipsets, a rare use of that tool. Broadcom later offered commitments. Interim measures are a completed enforcement act.

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  • Margrethe Vestager

    Person

    Direct responsibility

    responsibility level 0.6 · verified

    Interim measures are a commissioner-level choice. Staff prepared the file. Broadcom still had to stop the clauses.

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  1. 1.Reuters — EU imposes interim measures on BroadcomReuters · High credibility · verified
  2. 2.Commission — Broadcom interim measuresEuropean Commission · High credibility · verified

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  1. ActorMargrethe Vestager
  2. contributed toFactCommission imposes interim measures on Broadcom
  3. strengthensDriverAntitrust Pressure in Digital Markets
  4. strengthensIndicatorOut-of-School Rate, Primary School Age (global)

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Factrail. (2026). Commission imposes interim measures on Broadcom. Factrail. https://factrail.ai/facts/eu-broadcom-interim-2019

https://factrail.ai/facts/eu-broadcom-interim-2019

Accessed 16 October 2026.

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