German Bundeskartellamt Updates

Dec 22, 2025

In its 2025 annual review, the German competition authority imposed fines for cartel agreements, conducted significant investigations against major tech companies, and monitored energy price regulations.

Dec 18, 2025

The German competition authority has largely completed its investigations into energy price controls, resulting in approximately €200 million in refunds to the state budget.

Dec 2, 2025

The German competition authority, Bundeskartellamt, is testing Apple's proposed changes to its App Tracking Transparency Framework in response to competitive concerns raised in February 2025.

Nov 26, 2025

The German competition authority and the Federal Network Agency have released their joint 2025 Monitoring Report, highlighting the stability and competitive developments in the electricity and gas markets.

Nov 24, 2025

The German competition authority has mandated the Rethmann Group to notify future mergers in specific sectors for three years, aiming to ensure effective competition.

Oct 30, 2025

The German competition authority has indicated it will not intervene in the establishment of a semiconductor information exchange proposed by the automotive industry association, aimed at addressing semiconductor shortages.

Oct 21, 2025

The German competition authority and the Federal Network Agency have investigated unusually high electricity prices during dark calm periods in late 2024, finding no evidence of abusive behavior.

Oct 14, 2025

The German competition authority has encountered a technical problem, resulting in a 404 error for recent requests.

Oct 13, 2025

The German competition authority has encountered a technical problem, resulting in a 404 error for recent requests.

Oct 13, 2025

The German competition authority hosted a meeting on October 9, 2025, focusing on the evolving landscape of merger control amidst digital and economic challenges.

Oct 8, 2025

The German competition authority has initiated proceedings against Temu to examine its pricing conditions for merchants on its online marketplace.

Sep 10, 2025

The German competition authority has published its activity report for 2023/2024, detailing its work over the past two years and the status of its responsibilities.

Aug 20, 2025

The German competition authority, Bundeskartellamt, is investigating the acquisition of KIND GmbH & Co. KG and audifon GmbH & Co. KG by Demant Stiftung, initiating a survey of hearing aid companies.

Aug 13, 2025

The German competition authority has determined that TPG Inc.'s acquisition of a minority stake in Techem does not fall under German merger control regulations.

Aug 5, 2025

The German competition authority has raised no antitrust concerns regarding two CO2 pipeline cooperation projects between Open Grid Europe and other operators.

Aug 4, 2025

Germany's competition authority, Bundeskartellamt, has determined that two CO2 pipeline cooperation projects between Open Grid Europe and other operators do not raise significant competition issues.

Aug 4, 2025

The German competition authority has approved Salesforce's acquisition of Informatica, a move that highlights ongoing trends in vertical mergers within digital markets.

Aug 4, 2025

The Bundeskartellamt has approved a joint venture between RTL2 and Warner Bros. Discovery aimed at consolidating their TV advertising sales. This move is seen as a response to increasing competition from international players.

Aug 3, 2025

The German competition authority has approved a joint marketing venture between RTL2 and Warner Bros. Discovery, aimed at enhancing their TV advertising capabilities in a competitive landscape.

Aug 3, 2025

The Bundeskartellamt has approved Salesforce's acquisition of Informatica, citing a competitive market landscape that mitigates antitrust concerns.