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Austrian Cartel Court Imposes Fine on Lenzing for Prohibited Implementation
Jun 23, 2024
The Austrian Cartel Court has imposed a fine of EUR 75,000 on Lenzing for violating the prohibition on implementing mergers before approval.
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Fine Upheld for Participation in Market Research Cartel
Jun 20, 2024
A fine of EUR 50,000 against Karmasin for price-fixing in market studies has been confirmed by the highest court in Austria.
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Austrian Competition Authority Seeks Fine Against Brau Union for Antitrust Violations
Jun 17, 2024
The Austrian competition authority has filed a request for imposing a fine and stopping violations against Brau Union, the largest brewery in Austria, for alleged abuses of dominance and cartel infringements.
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Austrian Parliament Strengthens Competition Authority Powers in Energy Sector
Jun 13, 2024
The Austrian Nationalrat unanimously passed a federal law aimed at promoting competition in the energy sector by imposing stricter obligations on companies operating in electricity, district heating, and natural gas markets.
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Austrian Construction Cartel: Fine Imposed on Pichler for Anticompetitive Practices
Jun 12, 2024
The Austrian competition authority seeks to impose a fine of EUR 110,000 on Pichler for participating in anticompetitive practices related to price fixing, market allocation, and information exchange in public and private construction tenders in Styria.
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Austrian Competition Authority Imposes EUR 1.4 Million Fine on Fröschl for Participating in Construction Cartel
Jun 12, 2024
The Austrian Competition Authority successfully applied for a EUR 1.4 million fine against Fröschl for engaging in anticompetitive practices in the construction sector in Tyrol.
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Miele/Metall Zug Merger Cleared with Conditions by Competition Court
Jun 10, 2024
The merger between Miele Beteiligungs-GmbH and Metall Zug AG has been approved by the competition court with certain conditions imposed.
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Austrian Construction Company Fined EUR 1.3 Million for Participating in Cartel Activities
May 21, 2024
The Austrian Competition Authority successfully imposed a fine of EUR 1.3 million on STEINER BAU for engaging in cartel activities related to price fixing, market allocation, and information exchange in public and private construction projects.
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European Competition Network Celebrates 20 Years of Promoting Fair Competition
May 2, 2024
The European Competition Network (ECN) marks its 20th anniversary, highlighting its role in ensuring consistent application of EU competition law and fostering cooperation among national competition authorities.