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Commission sends Google a statement of objections on ad tech

In June 2023 the Commission sent Google a statement of objections alleging it favoured its own ad-tech services. A statement of objections is not a decision. 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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In June 2023 the Commission sent Google a statement of objections alleging it favoured its own ad-tech services. A statement of objections is not a decision. It is a completed procedural step in her last full year.

Who was responsible

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  • Margrethe Vestager

    Person

    Direct responsibility

    responsibility level 0.5 · verified

    The SO went out under her authority. A later College will decide. Google still has defence rights.

What changed

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Evidence

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  1. 1.Reuters — EU accuses Google of abusing ad-tech dominanceReuters · High credibility · verified
  2. 2.Commission — Google ad-tech statement of objectionsEuropean Commission · High credibility · verified

Causal path

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  1. ActorMargrethe Vestager
  2. contributed toFactCommission sends Google a statement of objections on ad tech
  3. strengthensDriverAntitrust Pressure in Digital Markets
  4. strengthensIndicatorOut-of-School Rate, Primary School Age (global)

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Factrail. (2026). Commission sends Google a statement of objections on ad tech. Factrail. https://factrail.ai/facts/eu-google-adtech-statement-2023

https://factrail.ai/facts/eu-google-adtech-statement-2023

Accessed 17 October 2026.

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