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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.
Google brings in more than €2 billion per week in EU despite breaking competition law
One year ago, the European Commission imposed a fine of 2.95 billion euros on Google. The reason: The company was found to be in violation of competition law. At the time of the decision, the Commission stated that Google would likely have to spin off parts of its business in order to comply with legal requirements. One year on it’s “big business as usual for Google” in Europe as the Commission has not decided on any further measures since then.
Von der Leyen Halts Billions-Dollar Fine Against Google – Criticism from Parliament and Civil Society
Ursula von der Leyen has halted a previously planned multibillion-euro fine against Google at the last minute. In an open letter released today, more than 30 organizations are calling on the Commission President to impose the fine promptly and thus effectively enforce the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
