Almunia to stay the course on high fines

Premium Article - Wednesday, 13 January 2010

Joaquim Almunia backs high fines
Joaquin Almunia, nominee for European competition commissioner, warned cartelists to expect no reprieve from high fines when he takes the helm at DG Comp.

DG Comp reviews pay-for-delay settlements

Premium Article - Tuesday, 12 January 2010

The European Commission is monitoring patent settlements between drug companies, after its pharmaceutical sector inquiry flagged the agreements as potentially anti-competitive.

Consumer groups lobby for UK review of T-Mobile/Orange

Premium Article - Friday, 08 January 2010

T-Mobile/Orange deal under fire
UK consumer groups are asking that the European Commission allow UK authorities to review the proposed merger of mobile operators T-Mobile and Orange.

DG Comp opens investigation into Lundbeck

Premium Article - Friday, 08 January 2010

The European Commission yesterday launched an inquiry of Danish pharmaceutical company Lundbeck on suspicion of abusing its dominant position in the generic drug market.

DG Comp approves Kraft/Cadbury

Premium Article - Thursday, 07 January 2010

The European Commission has approved Kraft Foods' hostile takeover of UK confectioner Cadbury, subject to divestments in Poland and Romania.

DG Comp seeks to improve transparency

Premium Article - Wednesday, 06 January 2010

The European Commission today released detailed explanations of its antitrust procedures in a bid to improve transparency and predictability at DG Comp.

DG Comp questions Polish telecoms regulator

Premium Article - Tuesday, 05 January 2010

The European Commission is investigating whether Polish telecoms regulator, UKE, was right to define two separate markets for IP traffic exchange.

DG Comp consults on auto rules

Premium Article - Wednesday, 23 December 2009

The European Commission has asked for comments on its revised guidelines on competition in motor vehicle sales and repair agreements. 

European Commission approves Austrian aid

Premium Article - Wednesday, 23 December 2009

DG Comp has temporarily approved the rescue of Bayern LB’s Austrian subsidiary under EU state aid rules.

Herbert Smith names new senior partner

Premium Article - Monday, 21 December 2009

Jonathan Scott
Herbert Smith has appointed competition partner Jonathan Scott as the firm’s new senior partner, following a contested election process.

DG Comp imposes conditions on industrial merger

Premium Article - Monday, 21 December 2009

The European Commission has ordered Bilfinger Berger to divest certain assets before acquiring industrial services rival MCE.

EON offers commitments

Premium Article - Friday, 18 December 2009

EON has proposed significantly reducing its long-term gas capacity reservations to increase competition in the German gas market.

DG Comp targets banana imports

Premium Article - Thursday, 17 December 2009

DG Comp targets banana imports
The European Commission has sent a statement of objections to unnamed companies it suspects of operating a banana import cartel in southern Europe.

DG Comp approves packaging merger

Premium Article - Tuesday, 15 December 2009

The European Commission has today conditionally approved boxmaker Amcor’s acquisition of Alcan Packaging, a subsidiary of mining company Rio Tinto.

Oracle offers commitments to DG Comp

Premium Article - Monday, 14 December 2009

Oracle offers MySql committments
The European Commission has welcomed commitments offered by Oracle, indicating that the company's takeover of Sun Microsystems will receive antitrust clearance in Europe.

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