German Bundeskartellamt Updates

Jun 11, 2025

The Bundeskartellamt has prohibited Tönnies International Management GmbH from acquiring Vion's slaughterhouses due to significant competition concerns.

Jun 2, 2025

The German competition authority, Bundeskartellamt, has expressed preliminary legal concerns regarding Amazon's price control mechanisms affecting marketplace sellers on its platform, suggesting potential violations of competition laws.

Jun 1, 2025

The German competition authority, Bundeskartellamt, has expressed preliminary concerns regarding Amazon's pricing mechanisms that may violate competition laws, particularly affecting third-party sellers on its marketplace.

May 13, 2025

The German competition authority has imposed fines totaling €10.5 million on seven road repair companies for colluding on bids and customer allocations.

May 12, 2025

The German competition authority has fined seven road repair companies a total of 10.5 million euros for engaging in bid rigging and customer allocation practices.

May 9, 2025

The 24th Annual Conference of the International Competition Network (ICN) took place in Edinburgh from May 7 to 9, 2025, featuring participants from over 90 jurisdictions.

May 8, 2025

The 24th Annual Conference of the International Competition Network brought together over 90 jurisdictions in Edinburgh, focusing on competition issues in digital markets and innovation.

May 7, 2025

The German competition authority, Bundeskartellamt, has imposed fines totaling nearly six million euros on Sennheiser and Sonova for engaging in vertical price fixing in the audio products market.

May 6, 2025

The German competition authority has fined Sennheiser and Sonova nearly 6 million euros for engaging in vertical price fixing practices in the audio products market.

Apr 30, 2025

The German competition authority, Bundeskartellamt, has approved Wellhub's acquisition of Urban Sports GmbH, a move that impacts the fitness and wellbeing aggregation market.

Apr 17, 2025

The German competition authority has approved KNDS N.V.'s acquisition of a 25% stake in RENK Group AG, a key player in military vehicle components.

Apr 16, 2025

The Bundeskartellamt has approved KNDS N.V.'s acquisition of a minority stake in RENK Group AG, ensuring no adverse effects on competition in the defense industry.

Apr 15, 2025

The German competition authority has approved Harry-Brot GmbH's acquisition of Glockenbrot, a subsidiary of the REWE Group, allowing for the establishment of two joint ventures.

Apr 14, 2025

The Bundeskartellamt has approved Harry-Brot's acquisition of Glockenbrot, a subsidiary of the REWE Group, citing no significant competition concerns.

Apr 14, 2025

The German competition authority has approved UniCredit's acquisition of a 29.99% stake in Commerzbank, assessing its impact on market competition.

Apr 10, 2025

The German competition authority has raised concerns over Vodafone and Vantage Towers' delays in providing antenna sites to 1&1, potentially violating competition law and hindering market entry.

Apr 8, 2025

The German competition authority has secured commitments from Google to eliminate restrictions in its Automotive Services and Maps Platform, enhancing competition and consumer choice.

Mar 19, 2025

The German competition authority has launched investigations into seven municipal utilities for suspected unlawful price increases in district heating, with initial findings indicating violations in four networks.

Mar 5, 2025

Germany's competition authority, the Bundeskartellamt, is investigating potential competition malfunctions in the wholesale fuel market using a new legal framework introduced in 2023.

Feb 18, 2025

The German competition authority, Bundeskartellamt, has released a final report on the refining and wholesale of fuels, revealing significant competition challenges and recommending regulatory changes.