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    German Cartel Office May Open Proceedings Against Sap, WiWo Reports

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    Posted on November 20, 2025

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    Last updated: January 20, 2026

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    The German cartel office is considering proceedings against SAP following a complaint by Celonis about data obstruction, as reported by WirtschaftsWoche.

    German Cartel Office Considers Action Against SAP for Data Issues

    BERLIN (Reuters) -Germany's cartel office is considering initiating proceedings against SAP for obstructing third-party providers after a complaint was made by software firm Celonis about stored data, magazine WirtschaftsWoche reported on Thursday.

    "We can confirm that we have received a complaint from Celonis," the cartel office was quoted as writing to the magazine.

    (Wrting by Madeline ChambersEditing by Ludwig Burger)

    Key Takeaways

    • •German cartel office may investigate SAP.
    • •Complaint filed by software firm Celonis.
    • •Issue involves obstruction of third-party providers.
    • •WirtschaftsWoche magazine reported the news.
    • •SAP's handling of stored data is under scrutiny.

    Frequently Asked Questions about German cartel office may open proceedings against SAP, WiWo reports

    1What is a cartel?

    A cartel is a group of independent companies that collaborate to control prices, limit production, or restrict competition in a market, often leading to higher prices for consumers.

    2What is SAP?

    SAP is a multinational software corporation that develops enterprise software to manage business operations and customer relations, widely known for its ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software.

    3
    What is data obstruction?

    Data obstruction refers to practices that prevent third parties from accessing or using data, which can hinder competition and innovation in the software and technology sectors.

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