Leipzig Court Orders Meta to Pay €5,000 in Facebook Data Privacy Case
In a groundbreaking judgment that could pave the way for a wave…
Lufthansa Cleared to Acquire Minority Stake in airBaltic
The German Federal Cartel Office has approved Deutsche Lufthansa AG’s acquisition of…
Six Food Supply Probes, One M&A Ban in 3 Months, Your Client Can Be Next
For the last three months, we have seen an increased scrutiny over…
German Antitrust Watchdog Challenges Amazon’s Marketplace Price Controls
The German Federal Cartel Office (Bundeskartellamt) has issued a formal statement of…
Bayer: Rebound or Prelude of a Spin-Off?
Bayer’s troubles are far from over—but some investors are beginning to ask…
Germany Fines Seven Companies €10.5 Million for Road Repair Cartel
The Bundeskartellamt (Federal Cartel Office) has imposed fines totaling €10.5 million on…
€6 Million Fine for Price-Fixing in Audio Product Companies
The Federal Cartel Office (Bundeskartellamt) has fined audio equipment manufacturers Sennheiser and…
Growth, Industrial Policy, and a Return to Cartel Enforcement: Day 1 of the ICN
Politicians in many countries are calling for more growth and competitiveness—and competition…
Why Deliveroo and Just Eat Takeaway Got Acquisition Offers and Delivery Hero Didn’t
Legal risks, growth concerns, and regulatory scrutiny could explain why investors are…
German Media Firm Hits Google with EU Complaint Over SEO Crackdown
German media company ActMeraki has filed an antitrust complaint with the European…
German Antitrust Regulator Clears Unicredit’s 29.9% Bid for Commerzbank
UniCredit continues clearing all the regulatory hurdles to acquire 29.9% of Commerzbank,…
Federal Cartel Office Probes Vodafone Over 1&1 Network Delays
The Federal Cartel Office (Bundeskartellamt) has issued a preliminary legal assessment to…
