Tag: germany

Germany Imposes Three-Year Merger Notification Obligation on Rethmann Group

The German Federal Cartel Office (Bundeskartellamt) has issued a significant ruling requiring…

Google Hit with €570 Million Damages Ruling in Germany

A Berlin regional court has ruled that Google must pay more than…

Google to Invest €5.5 Billion in German Data Centers and AI Infrastructure by 2029

Google announced on Tuesday a €5.5 billion investment in Germany, a multi-year…

German Regulator Probes Temu’s Influence on Retailer Prices

The Federal Cartel Office (Bundeskartellamt) has opened proceedings against Whaleco Technology Limited,…

Clariant Disputes BP and ExxonMobil Cartel Claims

Swiss specialty chemicals producer Clariant has rejected lawsuits filed in Germany by…

DE-CIX and German Aerospace Center Team Up to Boost Satellite Internet

DE-CIX, the world’s leading Internet Exchange operator, and the German Aerospace Center…

Ceconomy Confirms Advanced Takeover Talks with China’s JD.com

German electronics retailer Ceconomy AG has confirmed that it is in advanced…

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…