Tag: Antitrust policy
There are no real prices in the energy industry
Handelsblatt Energy Summit 2023 The industry agreed: less intervention in the energy market. (Photo: Marc-Steffen Unger for Handelsblatt) Berlin The free market in energy has always been an illusion. So…
The planned reform of the EU budget rules gives the Commission too much power
European flags fly in front of the EU Commission headquarters The Commission wants lower debt ratios in the member countries. (Photo: dpa) In November, the EU Commission presented its proposals…
Billionaire Jack Ma relinquishes control of financial giant Ant Group
jack ma The multi-billionaire has largely withdrawn from the public eye. (Photo: AP) Berlin Jack Ma, founder of online retailer Alibaba and financial services provider Ant (“Alipay”), relinquishes control of…
There is a lack of diversity in the audit
Logos of the big four auditors EY’s market share in the Dax is shrinking after the Wirecard scandal. (Photo: Getty Images (2), ddp, Mauritius) The moves to regulate auditors have…
Private railways are entering the market in Central Europe
Traffic junction in front of Prague Especially on the main routes, the Ceske Drahy has private competition. But the competition also improves the service of the Czech State Railways. (Photo:…
EU Commission also approves billions in aid for Uniper
Uniper headquarters in Düsseldorf The EU cleared the final hurdle to nationalization. (Photo: dpa) Brussels The EU Commission has approved German billions in aid for the ailing gas importer Uniper,…
FDP demands review of prices by the Cartel Office
Berlin The FDP has asked the Federal Cartel Office to review pricing in the district heating sector. The economic policy spokesman for the parliamentary group, Reinhard Houben, justified this in…
Apple is apparently considering opening up to other app stores in the EU
Apple New EU directives could persuade iPhone manufacturers to change direction. (Photo: AP) Brussels / San Francisco According to a media report, Apple is preparing to allow alternative app stores…
This woman teaches Microsoft to fear
Lina Khan It was her critical attitude towards the tech companies that convinced US President Biden to make the lawyer the powerful head of the authorities. (Photo: AP) new York…
US antitrust authority FTC wants to block Activision purchase by Microsoft
Activision Blizzard logo With the takeover, Microsoft wants to become the third-largest game development company. (Photo: AP) Washington The US antitrust authority FTC wants to block the mega takeover of…
US Trade Commission is investigating crypto companies
cryptocurrencies The second largest crypto exchange FTX recently went bankrupt. (Photo: imago images/onemorepicture) Washington/New York The US Trade and Consumer Protection Agency (FTC) has targeted crypto companies for potentially misleading…
Government wants to stop unjustified energy price increases
Robert Habeck The Federal Minister of Economics wants to ensure that the relief from the energy price brakes reaches consumers. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Federal Economics Minister Robert Habeck (Greens) warns…
Government wants to stop unjustified energy price increases
electricity prices Energy suppliers should only be able to increase prices if they can actually prove higher procurement costs. (Photo: dpa) Berlin With the gas and electricity price brake, excessive…
Government wants to stop unjustified energy price increases
electricity prices Energy suppliers should only be able to increase prices if they can actually prove higher procurement costs. (Photo: dpa) Berlin With the gas and electricity price brake, excessive…
EU Commissioner Breton threatens Twitter boss Musk with license withdrawal
Thierry Breton The EU Commissioner is Musk’s worst adversary. (Photo: AP) Brussels The warning was clear: EU Commissioner Thierry Breton pointed out to Twitter boss Elon Musk in a video…
Elon Musk attacks Apple – his criticism is justified
Elon Musk The billionaire bought Twitter for $44 billion at the end of October. (Photo: REUTERS) san francisco Elon Musk is in his element. In a series of tweets, he…
US antitrust authorities are considering lawsuits against Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision
Activision Blizzard logo Microsoft plans to take over the video game maker for $69 billion. (Photo: AP) Bangalore According to a newspaper report, the US antitrust authority FTC is taking…
Gas price cap: EU countries threaten blockade
LNG tanker en route to a French port Many traders have diverted their ships to Europe. (Photo: REUTERS) Many companies are beginning to feel fooled. For months there has been…
Call for the cartel office: Is district heating too expensive?
Berlin Politicians in the traffic light coalition are calling for the Federal Cartel Office to intervene in view of the sometimes drastically increased district heating prices. The Cartel Office must…
Horrendous additional payments and increased deductions alarm politicians
Berlin Politicians in the traffic light coalition are calling for the Federal Cartel Office to intervene in view of the sometimes drastically increased district heating prices. The Cartel Office must…