Competition Policy in the EU

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EU raids glass makers on cartel suspicions — 03 July 2009, 16:35 CET

EU antitrust regulators have raided companies in the special glass sector used for optics and electronics on suspicions of running an illegal cartel, the European Commission said on Friday.

EU backs French scheme to attract foreign film-makers — 02 July 2009, 23:00 CET

The EU competition authorities gave the green light on Thursday to a French tax scheme to entice foreign film-makers to shoot movies in France.

EU probes Lufthansa's Austrian Airlines takeover — 02 July 2009, 00:15 CET

The Commission has put off a ruling on Lufthansa's takeover of Austrian Airlines and opened an in-depth probe that could jeopardise the deal, which was opposed by rival airlines.

Power groups E.ON, GDF could face EU fines: report — 01 July 2009, 12:52 CET

The European Commission is set to slap German power giant E.ON with a heavy fine for alleged illegal collaboration with French rival Gaz de France, the business daily Handelsblatt said on Wednesday.

EU competition chief eyes RBS, Lloyds asset sale — 01 July 2009, 00:00 CET

European regulators could compel Britain's state-controlled banks to sell chunks of their assets to comply with competition rules, the EU's top competition regulator said in London on Tuesday.

EU gives temporary green light to state aid for KBC bank — 30 June 2009, 18:41 CET

The European Commission said on Tuesday it had given temporary approval for Belgian state aid to financial group KBC on condition Belgium details a restructuring plan in three months.

EU approves aid for German mail order firm Quelle — 30 June 2009, 17:32 CET

The European Commission said on Tuesday it had approved 50 million euros in German state aid to prop up insolvent mail-order company Quelle.

EU delays ruling on Lufthansa-AUA deal: report — 29 June 2009, 16:32 CET

The EU Commission is split over Lufthansa's takeover of Austrian Airlines and the long-expected ruling on the deal has been delayed by another two weeks, the daily Der Standard reported on Monday.

Brussels approves Irish bailout of Anglo Irish bank — 26 June 2009, 12:58 CET

The European Union's top competition watchdog on Friday approved Ireland's emergency recapitalisation plan for the Anglo Irish Bank, recently nationalised by Dublin.

EC infringement exercise concerning cross-border energy network access and regulated prices - briefing — 25 June 2009, 18:36 CET

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EU approves Lufthansa bid for SN Brussels Airlines — 22 June 2009, 13:03 CET

EU regulators on Monday approved Lufthansa's plans to buy SN Brussels Airlines after the German airline dealt with concerns that the deal may hurt competition, the European Commission said.

EU, Croatia strike deal on restructure of shipyards — 17 June 2009, 22:54 CET

The European Commission struck a deal with Croatia Wednesday on the restructuring of its ailing shipyards, a reform sought by the EU as part of membership talks with Zagreb.

EU tells Sweden to cut subsidies to big metro newspapers — 17 June 2009, 22:58 CET

The Commission has told Sweden to gradually cut subsidies to big metro newspapers or face a formal state aid probe on grounds the aid distorts competition.

France drums up A350 funds, denies state aid — 15 June 2009, 16:36 CET

France argued on Monday for advance state financing for the Airbus A350 project from other European governments, saying such funding did not break European Union rules on state aid.

Commissioner wants thorough review of Opel plan — 15 June 2009, 11:40 CET

EU Industry Commissioner Guenter Verheugen wants a thorough examination of plans to rescue troubled German automaker Opel, which he believes would ultimately benefit Russia, a German daily reports.

Microsoft rivals scorn Microsoft's web browser move — 12 June 2009, 23:31 CET

Several rivals of Microsoft raised doubts on Friday about the merit of the US software giant's plans to strip the Internet Explorer web browser from its ubiquitous Windows operating system in Europe.

US tech group Rambus, EU close in on anti-trust settlement — 12 June 2009, 14:03 CET

US technology licensing company Rambus has offered to cap some computer chip technology royalties to settle an antitrust case with EU regulators, the two sides said on Friday.

EU sceptical over Explorer unbundling from Windows 7 — 12 June 2009, 23:29 CET

The European Commission has expressed scepticism over an announcement from Microsoft that it would strip Internet Explorer browsers from copies of its Windows 7 operating system sold in Europe.

Commission fine for Electrabel for implementing acquisition of Compagnie Nationale du Rhône without prior Commission approval - briefing — 11 June 2009, 23:30 CET

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EU approves Swedish guarantees for Volvo Cars — 05 June 2009, 13:46 CET

The European Commission said on Friday it had approved Swedish state guarantees for EUR 500 million in loans Volvo Cars is seeking from the European Investment Bank.

EU to approve aid plan for historic Gdansk shipyard — 02 June 2009, 20:20 CET

Poland's Gdansk shipyard, cradle of the Solidarity trade union that rebelled against communist power, appeared set for a viable future Tuesday as the EU said it would authorise restructuring plans.

Brussels to examine Pfizer takeover of rival Wyeth — 02 June 2009, 14:17 CET

The EU's competition services will examine US drug manufacturer Pfizer Inc's takeover of rival Wyeth, the largest pharmaceutical takeover deal in nearly a decade, says the European Commission.

Belgium disputes German handling of Opel bids — 27 May 2009, 14:19 CET

Belgium sought broad European involvement in decisions on struggling General Motors subsidiary Opel, insisting Germany alone should not decide its future, in letters made public on Wednesday.

EU antitrust regulators approve HRE bank's nationalisation — 15 May 2009, 14:19 CET

EU antitrust regulators said on Friday they had approved Germany's nationalisation of troubled bank Hypo Real Estate (HRE), ruling that the deal would not threaten competition.

Commission fine on Intel for abuse of dominant position - briefing — 14 May 2009, 00:52 CET

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