Rebalance Now stands up against economic power being concentrated in the hands of a few. Monopolisation in many sectors, from tech companies to supermarkets, harms consumers, the environment and democracy. We are working towards a diverse and democratically accountable economy.
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Event in Brussels: criticism of merger control regime in the EU
The revision of the Merger Guidelines is entering its final phase. From the very beginning, we as Rebalance Now have accompanied the revision process. In order to influence the final revisions, we organised an event with renowned academics in the European Parliament called “Merger Control in the Real World.” The conversations included sharp criticisms of the current practices of merger control, raising important concerns regarding out of touch practices and the need for substantive evidence to inform best practices.
Paris Conference: Monopoly or Liberty?
On September 25 2026, alongside with Observatoire des multinationales and Open Markets Institute Europe, we organised a first-of-its-kind conference in Paris on the threats that market concentration and strategic dependencies pose to prosperity, democracy and sovereignty. The conference marks the starting point for further civil society activities against market concentration in France.
Edeka-Tegut: Partial Approval Is Problematic; Market Concentration Continues to Rise
The Federal Cartel Office today approved Edeka’s acquisition of 178 Tegut stores, subject to certain conditions. Edeka has agreed not to acquire 24 additional stores over the next four years. Rebalance Now, Oxfam Germany, and Forum Fairer Handel have criticized the decision. Market concentration in the supermarket sector continues to rise, with negative consequences for consumers, the agricultural sector, and small businesses in the supply chains.
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