european competition law

The european competition law tag follows coverage of Italy’s investigation into Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd. and Microsoft S.r.l. over Microsoft 365 subscription price increases. The case examines whether customers were adequately informed that Copilot and Designer AI services were added to the bundles and linked to higher renewal costs. It offers a focused look at how competition and consumer-protection questions may apply when established software subscriptions are repositioned around AI features. Readers will find reporting on the allegations, the role of Italy’s competition authority, and the wider significance for Microsoft’s bundling and pricing practices.