Italian Antitrust Authority Investigates Microsoft 365 Price Communication (heise.de)

• Italian competition authority investigates Microsoft
• Allegation of non-transparent price increases after Copilot integration
• Potential impact on EU-wide consumer protection proceedings

"Italy's AGCM has launched an investigation into Microsoft over alleged unfair commercial practices regarding Microsoft 365 price increases. The authority claims Microsoft did not clearly communicate that the price hike was due to the integration of Copilot and Designer. Consumers had to actively object to avoid the change. The case may influence similar proceedings in other EU countries."