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Splitting up Google is the right way to go
According to a report by Bloomberg, the US government wants to force Google to sell Chrome. We welcome the US Department of Justice’s proposals to limit Google’s monopoly power.
Beyond Big Tech – A manifesto for a new digital economy
In order to build a democratic digital future, the powerful tech companies must be broken up and public infrastructures strengthened. This is what we are calling for together with over 70 organizations in a new manifesto.
Why Google should be broken up now
Following a historic ruling in August, another monopoly case against Google began in the USA on September 9. Here we explain what could be in store for Google – and why Europe should also dare to unbundle more.
Breaking up powerful companies – an introduction
The Balanced Economy Project advocates splitting up powerful companies. The new study “Breaking the Giants of Harm” provides an introduction to the instrument of unbundling.
A wake-up call: rising price mark-ups at supermarkets
The Monopolies Commission has presented new data on market concentration and price trends in the food sector. Supermarkets and manufacturers are winning, farmers are losing. A problematic development.
Rebalancing Europe – a new agenda against monopoly power
Fourteen NGOs from all over Europe are calling for a change of course in EU competition policy in a manifesto published today. The current approach is not effective enough to prevent the concentration of power.
Cartel conference: change of course and need for reform
At the Federal Cartel Office’s International Cartel Conference (IKK), a change of course in antitrust policy was revealed – and the continuing need for reform. The debate about economic power deserves more attention.
DMA: Effective control of big tech
The Digital Markets Act is intended to limit the monopoly power of tech companies. But there is a risk of inadequate enforcement. We call for strict control and more resources for effective enforcement.
Monopolies Commission: Market power yes, measures no?
The Monopolies Commission sees signs of competition problems and market power in the food sector. It is strange how dismissive it is of political measures before conducting its own investigation.
Fundamentals workshop: Too much power in a few hands
Date note: On February 29, 2024, a basic workshop on the topic of monopoly power will take place in Berlin: A lot of power in a few hands – the global and local consequences of corporate power.
Civil society calls for action against the market power of food retailers
The NGO alliance “Initiative Konzernmacht beschränken” is calling on the German government and the Federal Cartel Office to take clear measures against the market power of food retailers.
Studies: Monopoly power exacerbates inequality
The largest corporations are using their market power to impose high prices. According to a new study, the 20 largest corporations worldwide have significantly increased their markups in recent years.
