EU – Antitrust Intelligence

Margrethe Vestager to Step Down as EU’s Competition Chief: A Decade of Big Tech Accountability

August 23, 2024August 23, 2024Editorial

Margrethe Vestager, the European Union’s formidable competition commissioner, is set to step down later this year, marking the end of a decade-long tenure that has seen her become a key figure in the regulation of global tech giants. Known for her rigorous enforcement of antitrust laws, Vestager’s departure signals a significant shift in the EU’s […]

EU Imposes Landmark Antitrust Fine on Apple Following Spotify Complaint

March 5, 2024March 5, 2024Editorial

The European Union’s recent decision to impose a substantial antitrust fine on tech giant Apple marks a significant development in the ongoing debate surrounding competition within the digital marketplace. Stemming from a complaint lodged by music streaming service Spotify, the fine underscores the EU’s commitment to upholding fair competition and curbing anti-competitive practices in the […]

EU Re-imposes €376 Million Fine on Intel for Antitrust Violations

October 4, 2023October 13, 2023Editorial

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EU Court Backs Antitrust Regulators’ Privacy Checks

July 7, 2023July 10, 2023Editorial

In a significant ruling, the European Court of Justice (CJEU) has affirmed the power of antitrust authorities to investigate privacy breaches, thereby delivering a blow to Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The decision grants antitrust regulators greater leeway in scrutinizing Big Tech firms, potentially shaping the future landscape of data […]

EU Raises Concerns over Orange-MasMovil Tie-Up

June 30, 2023July 4, 2023Editorial

The European Commission has issued a Statement of Objections to Orange and MasMovil, expressing preliminary concerns about their proposed joint venture in Spain. The Commission believes that the merger may lead to a reduction in competition in the retail supply of mobile and fixed internet services, as well as multiple-play bundles. Orange and MasMovil are […]

Intel Secures EU Subsidies In $4.6 Billion Chip Plant in Poland

June 16, 2023June 19, 2023Editorial

Intel’s latest announcement to invest $4.6 billion in a new semiconductor assembly and test facility near Wrocław, Poland marks a significant milestone in the company’s expansion strategy. The decision comes as part of Intel’s broader plan to invest billions of dollars in Europe to bolster chip capacity and reduce reliance on U.S. and Asian suppliers. […]

Broadcom’s $61 Billion VMware Bid May Get EU approval, Sources

June 16, 2023June 19, 2023Editorial

Broadcom, a prominent U.S. chipmaker, is poised to receive conditional approval from the European Commission for its proposed $61 billion acquisition of cloud computing firm VMware, according to Reuters. However, this clearance is contingent upon Broadcom addressing concerns related to competition and interoperability with its rivals. While the EU’s decision is scheduled for July 17, […]

U.K. Regulator Signals Concerns in Hitachi-Thales M&A

June 16, 2023June 19, 2023Editorial

The proposed acquisition of Thales’ Ground Transportation (GTS) business by Hitachi, valued at 1.7 billion euros, has raised concerns about the potential negative consequences for digitalisation, cost, and service quality in the UK’s rail industry. The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) conducted an investigation and provisionally concluded that the merger could lead to a […]