Competition Policy in the EU
Latest news on competition policy in the European Union.
Google loses appeal against EU antitrust ruling
Google lost its appeal in the EU's General Court Wednesday, which upheld a 2018 EU decision that Google imposed illegal restrictions on companies that make Android phones and those providing mobile service.
State support for Europe's Covid-hit businesses 'unprecedented'
COVID-19 state aid measures allowed for unprecedented levels of public support while preserving the level-playing field of a fair Single Market, a report by the European Commission showed Thursday.
Brussels confirms raids in online food delivery sector
The Commission carried out unannounced inspections Wednesday at the premises of companies in online ordering and delivery of food, groceries and other goods in two EU Member States.
May 2022 infringements package: key decisions
In its regular package of infringement decisions, the European Commission pursues legal action against EU Member States for failing to comply with their obligations under EU law. These decisions, covering various sectors and EU policy areas, aim to ensure the proper application of EU law for the benefit of citizens and businesses.
EU moves to regulate 'distortive' foreign subsidies
EU institutions adopted their position Thursday on a regulation on foreign subsidies distorting the internal market, aiming to ensure a level playing field for all companies operating in the market.
Apple 'restricted access to key payments technology'
The EU Commission informed Apple Tuesday of its preliminary view that it abused its dominant position in markets for mobile wallets on iOS devices by limiting access to contactless payments technology.
EU reviews state aid rules for banks in difficulty
The EU Commission was gathering views Thursday on EU state aid rules for banks in difficulty from parties with interest in the matter, such as individuals or groups, academia and research institutions.
End-of-life cars in EU cartel probe
The European Commission conducted unannounced inspections at the premises of a number of companies active in the automotive sector Wednesday located in several EU Member States.
EU opens Google Meta probe over online ads
The EU opened an antitrust investigation Friday into whether an agreement between Google and Meta for online display advertising may have breached EU competition rules.
Brussels blocks Daewoo-Hyundai shipbuilding merger
The Commission put a block Thursday on the merger of Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering with Hyundai Heavy Industries, saying it would create a dominant position for construction of large LNG vessels.
EU mulls revision of state aid rules for agri, forestry, fishery sectors
The European Commission invited all interested parties Monday to comment on proposed revised State aid rules for the agricultural, forestry and fishery sectors, to reflect current the EU's strategic priorities.
Brussels outlines more adaptable EU competition policy
The EU Commission adopted a Communication Thursday on a competition policy fit for new challenges, framing the key role of competition policy for Europe's path towards a 'green' recovery.
EU Court confirms Google EUR 2.42 bn antitrust fine
The EU's General Court upheld Wednesday the EUR 2.42bn fine imposed on Google by the Commission in 2017 for abusing its market dominance to favour its own comparison shopping service.
EU opens probe into Facebook's acquisition of Kustomer
The Commission announced Tuesday it was opening an in-depth investigation into whether Facebook's proposed acquisition of Kustomer would distort competition under the EU Merger Regulation.
Commission acts against 12 EU states over unfair trading practices
The European Commission opened infringement procedures Tuesday against 12 Member States for failing to transpose EU rules banning unfair trading practices in the agri-food sector.
EU fines Daimler, VW EUR 875m for colluding on emissions cleaning
Daimler, BMW and Volkswagen group breached EU antitrust rules by colluding on technical development in the area of nitrogen oxide cleaning, the European Commission found Thursday.
Google faces EU probe into 'anti-competitive' adtech
The EU Commission opened a formal antitrust probe Tuesday into whether Google violated EU competition rules by favouring its own online display advertising technology services in the 'ad tech' supply chain.
June 2021 infringements package: key decisions
In its regular package of infringement decisions, the European Commission pursues legal action against EU Member States for failing to comply with their obligations under EU law. These decisions, covering various sectors and EU policy areas, aim to ensure the proper application of EU law for the benefit of citizens and businesses.
EUR 371m fine for investment banks cartel
Seven investment banks were found Thursday to have breached EU antitrust rules through participation of traders in a cartel in the primary and secondary market for European Government Bonds.
Apple music streaming app breaches competition rules, says EU
Apple's App Store has abusesd its dominant position for the distribution of music streaming apps by distorting competition in the music market, the EU Commission said Friday in a preliminary finding.