Tag: Federal Cartel Office
Robert Habeck plans to rescue Russian subsidiaries
Economics Minister Robert Habeck (left) and Chancellor Olaf Scholz The government is planning drastic measures to secure the energy supply in Germany. (Photo: dpa) The Ukraine war has allowed the…
Energy companies should not make themselves dependent on autocrats
Coal power plant and refinery near Gelsenkirchen BP expects write-downs of up to $25 billion in view of the end of its business partnership with the Russian oil company Rosneft.…
These are the beneficiaries of the high energy prices
Shell oil tanks in Rotterdam Profits reach new highs. (Photo: IMAGO/ANP) Lausanne, Dusseldorf The energy price rally does not only produce losers. Where some pay more in view of record…
These are the beneficiaries of the high energy prices
Lausanne, Dusseldorf The energy price rally does not only produce losers. Where some pay more in view of record prices for gas, oil and coal, others take in more. Oil…
Why fuel prices stay high while oil prices fall
Dusseldorf For the first time since the highs of the past few days, prices at gas stations fell slightly on Wednesday. Nevertheless, gasoline and diesel still cost well over two…
Biden and Putin in a duel of words – Handelsblatt Morning Briefing
the horror in Ukraine, which has already driven three million people to flee, leads to a direct duel between Vladimir Putin and Joe Biden. All restraint is gone. For the…
Habeck’s competition plan against Google and high energy prices
Economics and Climate Minister Robert Habeck “Where there is no appropriate regulatory framework, markets fail with serious consequences for the economy, society and the environment,” says a paper from his…
Cartel Office chief Mundt proposes reversed burden of proof
Berlin, Munich The President of the Federal Cartel Office, Andreas Mundt, suggests new rules for competition proceedings against digital companies such as Google, Amazon or Facebook. In an interview with…
Habeck’s veto – a decision in the spirit of Smith and Ricardo
Focus on Siltronic Robert Habeck’s veto canceled the takeover of Siltronic by Globalwafers. (Photo: Christophe LEPETIT / FOTOFINDER.COM ) Are semiconductors weapons? No, most will say. Federal Economics Minister Robert…
German media call for competition measures against Google
Google in Berlin “Google’s plans have very far-reaching negative consequences for the media and advertising industry,” says Bernd Nauen from the ZAW. (Photo: Getty Images) Brussels, Dusseldorf The German media…
Globalwafers boss is fighting for a billion-dollar takeover of Siltronic
Doris Hsu The head of Globalwafers is sticking to the takeover of Siltronic despite resistance from the Federal Ministry of Economics. (Photo: Globalwafers) Munich, Berlin Globalwafers boss Doris Hsu still…
Law reform planned – government wants more protection for electricity customers
Berlin With a legal reform, the federal government wants to put a stop to short-term terminations of electricity and gas contracts by cheap suppliers and price jumps. “We must not…
Globalwafers boss fights for billion-dollar takeover of Siltronic
Siltronic The multi-billion dollar takeover of wafer manufacturer Siltronic by Taiwan rival Globalwafers is becoming increasingly unlikely. (Photo: dpa) Munich, Berlin Globalwafers boss Doris Hsu still considers the takeover of…
Google is threatened with requirements from the Federal Cartel Office
Dusseldorf Google is threatened with requirements from the Federal Cartel Office. The Bonn cartel watchdog determined on the basis of new legal powers in the case of Google for the…
Özdemir has the ban on the sale of groceries under production costs examined
Cem Ozdemir The Federal Minister of Agriculture wants to enforce better production conditions for food. (Photo: imago images / Christian Spicker) Federal Minister of Agriculture Cem Özdemir is considering banning…
Consumers should be able to compare their banking conditions transparently
checking account Especially when it comes to account management, the costs incurred are often confusing – a new comparison portal should help. (Photo: dpa) Berlin For many consumers it is…
Why the “software activist” Karlitschek mobilizes against Microsoft
Nextcloud boss Frank Karlitschek The IT entrepreneur has filed an antitrust complaint against Microsoft. (Photo: Nextcloud) Dusseldorf Entrepreneur or activist: For Frank Karlitschek, 48, they cannot always be separated from…
Economist Schnitzer on ministries and consumer protection
The economy Monika Schnitzer is amazed at the planned departmental layout of the traffic light coalition. “That surprises me indeed,” she told the Handelsblatt. Specifically, it is about responsibility for…
Successful takeover of Deutsche Wohnen by Vonovia
Vonovia headquarters in Bochum On Thursday, the real estate company presented the final result of how many investors have offered their shares after the offer period has expired. (Photo: dpa)…
Vonovia has now collected so many shares from the rival
Vonovia headquarters in Bochum On Thursday, the real estate company presented the final result of how many investors have offered their shares after the offer period has expired. (Photo: dpa)…