# EU competition decision hands SAP customers more leverage in contract talks

> Source: <https://www.theregister.com/software/2026/07/15/eu-competition-decision-hands-sap-customers-more-leverage-in-contract-talks/5271154>
> Published: 2026-07-15 10:00:00+00:00

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