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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.
Preventing the concentration of power in artificial intelligence
Together with European partners, we have called on the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to further investigate Microsoft’s involvement in OpenAI. It is an example of the growing dominance of the big tech companies in the AI sector.
Introduction to monopoly critique and competition law
Large companies dominate the economy and our everyday lives. This introduction highlights the negative consequences and describes political instruments and starting points for limiting monopoly power.
Expert opinion suggests breaking up Amazon
Amazon is the fifth largest company in the world and dominates online retail. A report commissioned by LobbyControl analyses Amazon’s monopoly power. According to the report, only breaking Amazon into several parts will solve the power problem.
Competition law as an instrument for limiting power
In Germany and Europe, there are laws and institutions designed to prevent an excessive concentration of economic power and the abuse of this power. But they are not being used effectively. But there are opportunities to revisit the anti-monopoly approach.
