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Latest competition law updates from German Bundeskartellamt
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German Competition Authority Conducts Survey on Hearing Aid Companies
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.
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German Authority Clears TPG's Minority Stake in Techem from Merger Control
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.
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German Authority Approves CO2 Pipeline Collaborations
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.
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Bundeskartellamt Approves CO2 Pipeline Collaborations Without Competition Concerns
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.
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German Authority Approves Salesforce's Acquisition of Informatica
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.
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German Competition Authority Approves RTL2 and Warner Bros. Discovery Joint Venture
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.
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Bundeskartellamt Approves RTL2 and Warner Bros. Discovery Joint Venture
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.
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Salesforce's Acquisition of Informatica Approved by German Competition Authority
Aug 3, 2025
The Bundeskartellamt has approved Salesforce's acquisition of Informatica, citing a competitive market landscape that mitigates antitrust concerns.
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German Authority Approves ZG Raiffeisen's Acquisition of Wurth Pflanzenschutz
Jul 24, 2025
The German competition authority has approved ZG Raiffeisen's acquisition of Wurth Pflanzenschutz, citing sufficient competition in the agricultural supply market.
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German Authority Approves ZG Raiffeisen's Acquisition of Wurth Pflanzenschutz
Jul 23, 2025
The Bundeskartellamt has approved ZG Raiffeisen eG's acquisition of Wurth Pflanzenschutz GmbH, citing sufficient competition in the market despite overlaps in their business areas.
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Mark Your Calendars: 23rd International Competition Conference Set for March 2026 in Berlin
Jul 10, 2025
The Bundeskartellamt is set to host the 23rd International Conference on Competition in Berlin from March 11-13, 2026, bringing together key figures in competition law.
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German Authority Imposes Fines for Road Repair Bid Rigging
Jul 10, 2025
The German competition authority has imposed fines totaling approximately €10.5 million for collusion in road repair tenders across five eastern federal states.
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Bundeskartellamt Releases Annual Report 2024/25 Highlighting Competition Enforcement
Jul 9, 2025
The German competition authority, Bundeskartellamt, has presented its Annual Report for 2024/25, emphasizing the importance of competition in driving economic growth and innovation across various sectors.
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Bundeskartellamt Unveils Key Insights in 2024/25 Annual Report
Jul 8, 2025
The Bundeskartellamt has released its Annual Report for 2024/25, highlighting significant developments in competition law enforcement, merger control, and sector inquiries.
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German Competition Authority Closes Investigation After Deutsche Post and Max-Ventures Resolve Ties
Jul 7, 2025
The German competition authority has closed its investigation into Deutsche Post AG and Max-Ventures after the companies dissolved their corporate ties, addressing concerns over potential anti-competitive agreements.
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Deutsche Post and Max Ventures Cut Ties to Boost Competition in Mail Services
Jul 6, 2025
The German competition authority has closed an investigation into Deutsche Post and Max Ventures after they severed corporate ties, enhancing competition in mail consolidation services.
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Lufthansa's Minority Stake in airBaltic Approved by German Authority
Jun 30, 2025
The German competition authority has approved Lufthansa's acquisition of a minority stake in airBaltic, despite competitive concerns on certain routes between Germany and the Baltics.
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German Authority Approves Media Holding Acquisition Amid Competition Concerns
Jun 30, 2025
The German competition authority has approved the acquisition of Media Holding Süd by Neue Pressegesellschaft, despite concerns over reduced competition in regional newspaper markets.
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Lufthansa's Minority Stake in airBaltic Approved by German Authority
Jun 29, 2025
The German competition authority has approved Lufthansa's acquisition of a minority stake in airBaltic, despite concerns over competition on certain flight routes.
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German Authority Approves Media Merger Despite Competition Concerns
Jun 29, 2025
The Bundeskartellamt has approved Neue Pressegesellschaft's acquisition of Medienholding Süd, despite concerns over reduced competition in regional newspaper markets in Baden-Württemberg.
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