Italy's antitrust authority investigates Microsoft for alleged unfair business practices. The investigation targets its Microsoft 365 software suite. The authority announced the probe on June 26, 2026. It focuses on a recent price increase. This increase links to the integration of new AI features, including Copilot and Designer.
The regulator claims Microsoft failed to inform users about the changes. It alleges Microsoft automatically moved users to a more expensive subscription plan by default. The authority examines this practice as a potential breach of consumer protection laws. It states this may have unduly limited customers' ability to make informed renewal decisions.