European Commission Updates

Sep 29, 2025

The European Commission has initiated unannounced inspections in the vaccines sector amid concerns of potential antitrust violations by a company.

Sep 24, 2025

The European Commission has launched a formal investigation into SAP's potential anticompetitive practices regarding maintenance and support services for its ERP software in the EEA.

Sep 11, 2025

The European Commission has accepted legally binding commitments from Microsoft to address competition concerns regarding its Teams platform, aimed at promoting fair competition in the collaboration tools market.

Sep 10, 2025

The European Commission has initiated a public consultation to gather comments on the draft revisions of the Technology Transfer Block Exemption Regulation and related Guidelines, aimed at enhancing legal clarity for technology transfer agreements.

Sep 7, 2025

The European Commission has fined Eurofield SAS and Unanime Sport SAS approximately €172,000 for failing to provide complete information during an antitrust investigation in the synthetic turf sector.

Sep 4, 2025

The European Commission has fined Google €2.95 billion for abusing its dominant position in the online advertising technology sector, distorting competition to favor its own services.

Jul 17, 2025

The European Commission has made Corning's commitments legally binding to address competition concerns regarding exclusive agreements in the Alkali-AS Glass market, primarily used in handheld devices.

Jul 14, 2025

The European Commission has issued its first opinion on a sustainability agreement in the French wine sector, affirming its compatibility with competition rules for agriculture. This agreement aims to support organic and HVE wine producers in maintaining sustainable practices amid market challenges.

Jul 9, 2025

The European Commission is seeking public input on proposed revisions to EU antitrust enforcement rules, aiming to adapt to the digital economy and enhance investigation efficiency.

Jul 8, 2025

The European Commission has provided informal antitrust guidance for the establishment of a licensing negotiation group in the automotive sector, aimed at facilitating the licensing of standard essential patents.

Jul 8, 2025

The European Commission has provided informal guidance on a sustainability agreement aimed at reducing CO2 emissions in EU ports through joint purchasing of electric container-handling equipment.

Jul 3, 2025

The European Commission has imposed a €489,000 fine on Alchem International for participating in a long-standing cartel that fixed prices and allocated quotas for a key pharmaceutical ingredient.

Jun 1, 2025

The European Commission has imposed a €329 million fine on Delivery Hero and Glovo for their involvement in a cartel that restricted competition in the online food delivery market across the European Economic Area.

May 15, 2025

The European Commission is gathering feedback on Microsoft's proposed commitments to address competition concerns related to its Teams product being tied to Office 365 and Microsoft 365 suites.

Sep 22, 2024

The European Commission is conducting surprise antitrust inspections at financial services companies in two Member States over concerns of potential violations of EU antitrust rules.