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25 February 2014, 17:44 CET
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Latest news on competition policy in the European Union.

Google loses appeal against EU antitrust ruling

Google loses appeal against EU antitrust ruling

by EUbusiness — 14 September 2022, 22:44 CET

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.

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State support for Europe's Covid-hit businesses 'unprecedented'

State support for Europe's Covid-hit businesses 'unprecedented'

by EUbusiness — 12 September 2022, 23:00 CET

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.

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Brussels confirms raids in online food delivery sector

Brussels confirms raids in online food delivery sector

by EUbusiness — 06 July 2022, 22:51 CET

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.

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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.

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EU moves to regulate 'distortive' foreign subsidies

EU moves to regulate 'distortive' foreign subsidies

by EUbusiness — 09 May 2022, 23:06 CET

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.

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Apple 'restricted access to key payments technology'

Apple 'restricted access to key payments technology'

by EUbusiness — 05 May 2022, 23:22 CET

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.

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EU reviews state aid rules for banks in difficulty

EU reviews state aid rules for banks in difficulty

by EUbusiness — 17 March 2022, 22:13 CET

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.

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End-of-life cars in EU cartel probe

End-of-life cars in EU cartel probe

by EUbusiness — 16 March 2022, 23:24 CET

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.

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EU opens Google Meta probe over online ads

EU opens Google Meta probe over online ads

by EUbusiness — 14 March 2022, 22:49 CET

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.

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Brussels blocks Daewoo-Hyundai shipbuilding merger

Brussels blocks Daewoo-Hyundai shipbuilding merger

by EUbusiness — 13 January 2022, 23:36 CET

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.

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EU mulls revision of state aid rules for agri, forestry, fishery sectors

EU mulls revision of state aid rules for agri, forestry, fishery sectors

by EUbusiness — 11 January 2022, 22:46 CET

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.

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Brussels outlines more adaptable EU competition policy

Brussels outlines more adaptable EU competition policy

by EUbusiness — 23 November 2021, 18:35 CET

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.

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EU Court confirms Google EUR 2.42 bn antitrust fine

EU Court confirms Google EUR 2.42 bn antitrust fine

by EUbusiness — 14 November 2021, 16:07 CET

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.

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EU opens probe into Facebook's acquisition of Kustomer

EU opens probe into Facebook's acquisition of Kustomer

by EUbusiness — 09 August 2021, 19:22 CET

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.

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Commission acts against 12 EU states over unfair trading practices

Commission acts against 12 EU states over unfair trading practices

by EUbusiness — 05 August 2021, 22:08 CET

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.

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EU fines Daimler, VW EUR 875m for colluding on emissions cleaning

EU fines Daimler, VW EUR 875m for colluding on emissions cleaning

by EUbusiness — 14 July 2021, 17:55 CET

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.

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Google faces EU probe into 'anti-competitive' adtech

Google faces EU probe into 'anti-competitive' adtech

by EUbusiness — 22 June 2021, 18:34 CET

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.

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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.

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EUR 371m fine for investment banks cartel

EUR 371m fine for investment banks cartel

by EUbusiness — 20 May 2021, 18:31 CET

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.

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Apple music streaming app breaches competition rules, says EU

Apple music streaming app breaches competition rules, says EU

by EUbusiness — 06 May 2021, 00:39 CET

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.

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