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Consortia Block Exemption Regulation - guide by EUbusiness — last modified 10 October 2023, 22:02 CET
The European Commission decided on 10 October not to extend the EU legal framework which exempts liner shipping consortia from EU antitrust rules (Consortia Block Exemption Regulation or 'CBER').
EU Commission re-imposes EUR 376.36m fine on Intel for anticompetitive practices in the market for computer chips - guide by EUbusiness — last modified 23 September 2023, 00:06 CET
The European Commission re-imposed on 22 September a fine of around EUR 376.36 million on Intel for a previously established abuse of dominant position in the market for computer chips called x86 central processing units ('CPUs').
January 2023 infringements package: key decisions by EUbusiness — last modified 26 January 2023, 18:55 CET
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.
Foreign Subsidies Regulation - guide by EUbusiness — last modified 12 January 2023, 21:07 CET
The Foreign Subsidies Regulation ('FSR') entered into force on 12 January. This new set of rules for addressing distortions caused by foreign subsidies will allow the EU to remain open to trade and investment, while ensuring a level playing field for all companies operating in the Single Market.
Revised Broadband Guidelines - guide by EUbusiness — last modified 12 December 2022, 22:47 CET
On 12 December 2022, the European Commission adopted new Guidelines on State aid for broadband networks ('Broadband Guidelines'). The new Guidelines update the rules on State aid granted by Member States for the deployment of broadband networks and the take-up of available broadband services to support the digital transition.
May 2022 infringements package: key decisions by EUbusiness — last modified 19 May 2022, 17:05 CET
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 guidelines for state aid to airports and airlines by EUbusiness — last modified 29 October 2018, 18:08 CET
The European Commission adopted in February 2014 guidelines on how EU Member States can support airports and airlines in line with EU state aid rules. The guidelines are aimed at ensuring good connections between regions and the mobility of European citizens, while minimising distortions of competition in the Single Market.
Bayer - Monsanto: the Commission's competition concerns by EUbusiness — last modified 22 March 2018, 22:30 CET
The European Commission approved on 21 March under the EU Merger Regulation the acquisition of Monsanto by Bayer. The merger is conditional on the divestiture of an extensive remedy package, which addresses the parties' overlaps in seeds, pesticides and digital agriculture.
EU approval of six electricity capacity mechanisms to ensure security of supply by EUbusiness — last modified 08 February 2018, 14:05 CET
The European Commission approved on 7 February under EU State aid rules electricity capacity mechanisms in Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Italy and Poland. The Commission found that the measures will contribute to ensuring security of supply whilst preserving competition in the Single Market.
2017 State Aid Scoreboard by EUbusiness — last modified 19 January 2018, 11:58 CET
The 2017 State Aid Scoreboard, published on 16 January by the European Commission, showed that over 97% of new implemented aid measures fell under the new General Block Exemption Regulation and could be quickly implemented by EU Member States to the benefit of citizens, businesses and regions, avoiding bureaucracy, red tape and delays.
Amazon's tax structure in Europe by EUbusiness — last modified 04 October 2017, 22:45 CET
The European Commission concluded on 4 October 2017 that Luxembourg granted undue tax benefits to Amazon of around €250 million. This is illegal under EU State aid rules because it allowed Amazon to pay substantially less tax than other businesses. Luxembourg must now recover the illegal aid.
Antitrust: Google's record EUR 2.4 bn fine by EUbusiness — last modified 27 June 2017, 16:45 CET
The European Commission fined Google EUR 2.42 billion on 27 June 2017 for breaching EU antitrust rules. Google, it said, had abused its market dominance as a search engine by giving an illegal advantage to another Google product, its comparison shopping service.
Widening scope of General Block Exemption Regulation by EUbusiness — last modified 17 May 2017, 22:38 CET
The European Commission widened the scope of the General Block Exemption Regulation on 17 May 2017. The new rules exempt, for the first time, support measures for ports and airports and give Member States more flexibility to support culture, multi-functional sports arenas and businesses in the EU's outermost regions, without having to seek prior Commission approval.
2016 State Aid Scoreboard by EUbusiness — last modified 15 March 2017, 23:15 CET
The 2016 State Aid Scoreboard, published today by the European Commission, shows the benefits of the State Aid Modernisation package taking place. Around 95% of new implemented aid measures fell under the new General Block Exemption Regulation and could be implemented without prior Commission approval.
Statement of Objections to Google on Android operating system and applications - Factsheet by EUbusiness — last modified 20 April 2016, 16:27 CET
The European Commission informed Google on 20 April of its preliminary view that the company has, in breach of EU antitrust rules, abused its dominant position by imposing restrictions on Android device manufacturers and mobile network operators. The Commission's preliminary view is outlined in a Statement of Objections addressed to Google. It is also addressed to Alphabet, as it is standard practice for objections to also be addressed to the relevant parent company. This Factsheet summarises key elements of the Commission's preliminary view set out in the Statement of Objections. Sending a Statement of Objections does not prejudge the outcome of the investigation. Please also see press release.
Report on functioning of Insurance Block Exemption Regulation by EUbusiness — last modified 17 March 2016, 13:36 CET
The European Commission has published a report focusing on the functioning of the Insurance Block Exemption Regulation, which exempts certain types of cooperation in the insurance sector from EU antitrust rules under certain conditions.
Commission investigation into acquisition of oilfield service provider Baker Hughes by Halliburton by EUbusiness — last modified 13 January 2016, 13:21 CET
The European Commission opened pm 12 January an in-depth investigation to assess whether the proposed acquisition of oilfield service supplier Baker Hughes by rival Halliburton would impede effective competition in breach of the EU Merger Regulation. Both companies are US-based.
Mergers and Acquisitions in Turkey by Herdem Gültekin — last modified 29 July 2015, 11:35 CET
Mergers and Acquisitions (“M&A”) is defined as the combining of two or more companies or buying-selling or dividing of two or more companies as a part of corporate finance in order to grow rapidly in business field of activity.
MasterCard: Statement of Objections on cross-border rules and inter-regional interchange fees by EUbusiness — last modified 09 July 2015, 13:44 CET
The European Commission sent on 9 July a Statement of Objections to MasterCard. The Statement of Objections outlines the Commission's preliminary view that MasterCard's rules prevent banks from offering lower interchange fees to retailers based in another Member State of the European Economic Area (EEA), where interchange fees may be higher.
Antitrust: formal Commission investigation into Amazon e-book distribution arrangements by EUbusiness — last modified 11 June 2015, 16:24 CET
The European Commission has opened a formal antitrust investigation into certain business practices by Amazon in the distribution of electronic books ("e-books").