The European Commission is actively soliciting feedback from market participants to assess whether Oracle’s commercial policies mirror the restrictive practices that previously drew scrutiny toward SAP. While the Commission has not launched a formal investigation, the inquiry signals a growing regulatory appetite for policing how major tech firms manage customer lock-in and service portability. If evidence of anticompetitive conduct emerges, the probe could mirror the resolution reached in July, where SAP committed to simplifying contract terminations and provider switching to avoid a fine of up to 10% of its global annual turnover. A Commission spokesperson confirmed that while no formal charges are pending, the agency remains committed to monitoring abusive conduct within the cloud sector. Oracle has not provided a statement regarding the inquiries.
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EU antitrust regulators examine Oracle cloud licensing practices
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European Union competition authorities have shifted their focus toward Oracle’s cloud licensing practices, initiating an information-gathering phase that echoes a recent high-profile case involving German software giant SAP. Regulators are currently questioning third parties to determine whether the company’s current contract structures unfairly restrict customer mobility.
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