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EU Unconditionally Clears Google’s $32 Billion Wiz Acquisition

EU regulators said customers will retain credible alternatives in cloud services.

Overview

  • The European Commission granted unconditional approval under the EU Merger Regulation after a market investigation.
  • Investigators found customers have several credible alternatives even if Google bundled Wiz or restricted its multi‑cloud features.
  • The Commission concluded any information Google gains through Wiz integrations is not commercially sensitive and is generally accessible to other security vendors.
  • Executive vice-president Teresa Ribera said Google lags Amazon and Microsoft in cloud infrastructure market share in Europe.
  • The deal had already cleared U.S. antitrust review in 2025, and Google says Wiz will remain multi‑cloud as some observers question future neutrality.