Bonn’s district court has denied Pfleiderer access to key leniency documents from a cartel investigation by Germany’s Federal Cartel Office (FCO), reigniting the debate over whether victims of cartels should be entitled to access confidential information to strengthen their case.

Germany’s Federal Cartel Office has concluded an inquiry of the milk sector, publishing a report that addresses competition concerns and criticises European regulations for restricting competition.

Germany’s Federal Cartel Office has fined six manufacturers of hydrants and pipe fittings and four of their employees a total of €15.5 million for participating in a cartel.

Germany’s Federal Cartel Office has cleared the merger of two regional cable network operators with conditions, after “intense negotiations” with the companies.

Germany’s Federal Cartel Office (FCO) is investigating public broadcasters ARD and ZDF over their plans to create a joint video-on-demand portal.

Germany’s Federal Cartel Office has ordered a professional association of acousticians to stop blocking alternative distributors in the hearing aid equipment market.

Germany’s Federal Cartel Authority has fined consumer goods manufacturer Reckitt Benckiser and some of its employees €24 million for taking part in two cartels to fix prices of detergents and other products.

Legislators in Germany’s parliament have drawn up amendments to the country’s competition statute to bring its merger control regime in line with the EU.

Germany’s Federal Supreme Court has upheld a precedent-setting ruling that may offer a potential means of escape for companies that have been fined for violations of the country’s competition law.

Germany’s Federal Cartel Office (FCO) has fined two maritime fuel oil distribution companies a total of €11 million for colluding to fix prices.

Germany’s Federal Cartel Office says it is concerned by a merger in the cable television market and that it intends to market-test commitments offered by the acquiring company.

Germany’s Federal Cartel Office today fined flour producer and distributor VK Mühlen €23.8 million in a cartel proceeding against 40 milling companies.

Germany’s Federal Cartel Office (FCO) has fined two instant cappuccino makers around €9 million for price fixing - the third round of fines for coffee companies in Germany this year.

Germany’s Federal Cartel Office has fined four wood manufacturers a total of €42 million for an alleged price-fixing conspiracy.