by Max Bank | 07.05.2026 | Big Tech
Following a lengthy consultation period, the European Commission published its draft guidelines for merger control last week. These guidelines will serve as the basis for reviewing major mergers in Europe and deciding whether to approve or block them. Our initial...
by Max Bank | 06.05.2026 | Big Tech, News, Press release
Ursula von der Leyen has halted a previously planned multibillion-euro fine against Google at the last minute. This is reported by both the Handelsblatt and Capitol Forum. In an open letter released today, more than 30 organizations are calling on the Commission...
by Max Bank | 19.02.2026 | Big Tech
Amazon’s market power is enormous. Particularly in its core business, e-commerce, the company accounts for 60 percent of online sales in Germany. The Federal Cartel Office (Bundeskartellamt) is once again taking action against Amazon’s price control mechanisms and has...
by Max Bank | 10.02.2026 | Big Tech
Civil society organisations across Europe seriously regret the European Commission’s decision to unconditionally clear Google’s proposed acquisition of Wiz. The decision runs counter to lessons drawn from past under-enforcement in the digital sector, the Commission’s...
by Max Bank | 09.02.2026 | Big Tech
As Rebalance Now, we are part of the Digital Merger Watch (DMW) project. Digital Merger Watch is a global initiative dedicated to scrutinising and challenging Big Tech’s efforts to reinforce its dominance through mergers and acquisitions. On the 5th February, the DMW...
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