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.