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DG COMP (Brussels)</span> </div> <div class="entry-meta"> <span class="pays">Belgium</span> <span class="articles"><em>2</em> contributions</span> <span class="visites"><em>59</em> visits</span> </div> </div></div> <div class="pagination more center"><a id='pagination_coauteurs' class='pagination_ancre'></a> <ul class="pager"> <li class="next"><a href='//en/authors/european-commission-363?debut_coauteurs=5#pagination_coauteurs' class='lien_pagination more' rel='next'>More…</a></li> </ul></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section section_primary section_articles"> <div class="section__container"> <h2 class="content-inner-title"><span>Articles</span></h2> <div class="row articles colonnes_1"> <div class="col-xs-5 "> <div class="liste articles secteur_21"> <h3 class="h1"><span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye"></i> 396669</span> <span class="sep"></span> Bulletin</h3> <div class="liste-items"> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/preview/commission-approves-french-state-aid-to-corsica-linea-and-la-meridionale-for" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves French State aid to 2 shipping companies for maritime transport services <em>(Corsica Linea / La Méridionale)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-11-25T23:00:00Z">26 November 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 0</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-122063 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves French State aid to Corsica Linea and La Méridionale for maritime transport services* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found a €853.6 million public service compensation in favour of Corsica Linea and La Méridionale to be in line with EU State aid rules. The French measures will (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/preview/commission-finds-estonian-state-aid-to-agricultural-company-tartu-agro-as-to-be" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission concludes that Estonian State aid to an agricultural company is incompatible with EU State aid rules <em>(Tartu Agro)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-11-24T23:00:00Z">25 November 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 0</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-122065 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission finds Estonian State aid to agricultural company Tartu Agro AS to be incompatible State aid* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has concluded that by renting agricultural land at a rate below market price to Tartu Agro AS, an Estonian private company producing among other things milk, meat and (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/preview/commission-finds-german-public-capital-injection-in-favour-of-westspiel-to-be" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission concludes that German public capital injection in favour of a casino operator is incompatible with EU State aid rules <em>(WestSpiel)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-11-21T23:00:00Z">22 November 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 0</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-122068 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission finds German public capital injection in favour of WestSpiel to be incompatible State aid* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has concluded that a German public capital injection in favour of the casino operator Westdeutsche Spielbanken GmbH & Co. KG (WestSpiel) is not in line with EU (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/preview/commission-publishes-findings-of-evaluation-of-the-eu-competition-rules-on" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission publishes findings of evaluation of the EU competition rules on technology transfer agreements</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-11-21T23:00:00Z">22 November 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 0</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-122070 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission publishes findings of evaluation of the EU competition rules on technology transfer agreements* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has today published a Staff Working Document (‘SWD’) that summarises the findings of its evaluation of the Technology Transfer Block Exemption Regulation (‘TTBER’) (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/preview/commission-approves-eur578-million-romanian-state-aid-scheme-to-support-energy" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €578M Romanian State aid scheme to support energy-intensive companies</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-11-20T23:00:00Z">21 November 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 1</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-121958 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves €578 million Romanian State aid scheme to support energy-intensive companies* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €578 million (RON 2.9 billion) Romanian scheme to lower an electricity levy rate for energy-intensive companies. The levy is (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/latest/the-eu-commission-carries-out-unannounced-antitrust-inspections-in-the-data" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission carries out dawn raids in the data centre construction sector</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-11-17T23:00:00Z">18 November 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 113</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-121856 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission carries out unannounced antitrust inspections in the data centre construction sector* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission is carrying out unannounced inspections at the premises of companies active in the data centre construction sector. In parallel, the Commission has sent out formal requests (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="content-inner-more"> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/latest/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur790m-romanian-state-aid-measure-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €790M Romanian State aid measure to support the closure of coal mines in Jiu Valley</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-11-14T23:00:00Z">15 November 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 42</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-121857 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves €790 million Romanian State aid measure to support closure of coal mines in Jiu Valley* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €790 million (approximately RON 3.9 billion) Romanian measure to cover exceptional costs arising from the closure of the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/latest/the-eu-commission-fines-a-big-tech-company-eur797-72m-for-tying-its-online-ads" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines a Big Tech firm €797.7M for tying its online classified ads service to its personal social network and imposing unfair trading conditions on competitors <em>(Meta / Facebook Marketplace)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-11-13T23:00:00Z">14 November 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 193</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-121783 introduction entry-content"> <p>The European Commission has fined Meta €797.72 million for breaching EU antitrust rules by tying its online classified ads service Facebook Marketplace to its personal social network Facebook and by imposing unfair trading conditions on other online classified ads service providers. <br class='autobr' /> The (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/latest/the-eu-commission-designates-a-online-hotel-booking-company-as-a-gatekeeper" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission restates that an online hotel booking company must start complying with its responsibilities as a gatekeeper under the Digital Markets Act <em>(Booking.com)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-11-13T23:00:00Z">14 November 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 81</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-121784 introduction entry-content"> <p>Booking must now comply with the Digital Markets Act* <br class='autobr' /> As of today, Booking Holdings Inc. (BHI), designated as gatekeeper on 13 May 2024, must ensure that its online intermediation service, Booking.com, complies with all relevant obligations of the Digital Markets Act (DMA). <br class='autobr' /> Concretely, this (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/commission-opens-antitrust-investigation-into-possible-anticompetitive" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission launches an investigation into a glass producer under suspicion of having abused its dominant position by entering into exclusive supply agreements <em>(Corning)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-11-05T23:00:00Z">6 November 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 16</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-121613 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission opens antitrust investigation into possible anticompetitive practices by Corning over cover glass for electronic devices* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened a formal investigation to assess whether Corning may have abused its dominant position on the worldwide market for a special (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/latest/the-eu-commission-fines-a-pharmaceutical-company-eur462-6m-for-misusing-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines a pharmaceutical company €462.6M for misusing the patent system and disparagement to delay rival multiple sclerosis medicine <em>(Teva)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-10-30T23:00:00Z">31 October 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 28</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-121447 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission fines Teva €462.6 million over misuse of the patent system and disparagement to delay rival multiple sclerosis medicine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has fined Teva €462.6 million for abusing its dominant position to delay competition to its blockbuster medicine for the treatment of (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2024/the-eu-commission-finds-that-exclusive-rights-granted-by-france-to-a-gambling" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission finds that exclusive rights granted by France to a gambling operator contain no State aid after amendments <em>(Française des Jeux)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-10-30T23:00:00Z">31 October 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 98</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-121464 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission finds Française des Jeux (‘FDJ’)’s exclusive rights contain no state aid after amendments* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has concluded that the increased remuneration by Française des Jeux (‘FDJ’) to France for the modification of exclusive rights to operate offline and online lottery (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2024/the-eu-commission-and-uk-competition-authority-conclude-technical-negotiations" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission and UK Competition Authority conclude technical negotiations for a future competition cooperation agreement</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-10-28T23:00:00Z">29 October 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 80</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-121401 introduction entry-content"> <p>EU and UK conclude technical negotiations for a future competition cooperation agreement* <br class='autobr' /> Today, the European Commission and the UK finalised the technical discussions on a competition cooperation agreement between the EU and the UK. The competition cooperation agreement will be a (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2024/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur150m-greek-state-aid-measure-funded-by-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €150M Greek State aid measure funded by the Recovery and Resilience Facility to support the construction of a carbon storage facility in Prinos <em>(EnEarth)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-10-27T23:00:00Z">28 October 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 96</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-121368 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves €150 million Greek State aid measure funded under Recovery and Resilience Facility to support construction of carbon storage facility in Prinos* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €150 million Greek measure made available through the Recovery (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2024/the-eu-commission-approves-eur724m-in-danish-state-aid-for-a-greenhouse-gas-tax" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €724M in Danish State aid for a greenhouse gas tax reduction scheme for companies at risk of carbon leakage</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-10-24T22:00:00Z">25 October 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 179</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-121283 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves €724 million Danish State aid greenhouse gas tax reduction scheme for companies at risk of carbon leakage* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €724 million (DKK 5.4 billion) Danish scheme to lower the rate of a new greenhouse gas (GHG) (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2024/the-eu-commission-fines-the-czech-and-austrian-rail-incumbents-eur48-7m-for" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines the Czech and Austrian rail incumbents €48.7M for colluding to exclude a new entrant <em>(České dráhy / Österreichische Bundesbahnen)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-10-22T22:00:00Z">23 October 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 110</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-121281 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission fines České dráhy and Österreichische Bundesbahnen €48.7 million over collusion to exclude common competitor* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has fined České dráhy (‘ČD’) and Österreichische Bundesbahnen (‘ÖBB’), the Czech and Austrian rail incumbents, a total of €48.7 million for (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2024/the-eu-commission-approves-2-swedish-tax-exemption-schemes-for-non-food-biogas" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves 2 Swedish tax exemption schemes for non-food biogas and bio-propane</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-10-22T22:00:00Z">23 October 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 148</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-121284 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves Swedish tax exemption schemes for non-food biogas and bio-propane* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has concluded that two Swedish tax exemption schemes for non-food-based biogas and bio-propane used for heating or as motor fuel are in line with EU State aid rules. In June 2020, the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2024/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur128m-swedish-state-aid-measure-to-support-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €128M Swedish State aid measure to support the decarbonisation of steel production</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-10-20T22:00:00Z">21 October 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 68</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-121097 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves €128 million Swedish State aid measure to support SSAB in decarbonising its steel production* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €128 million Swedish measure to support SSAB in decarbonising its steel production. The measure will contribute to (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2024/the-eu-commission-strengthens-cooperation-on-foreign-direct-investment" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission strengthens cooperation on foreign direct investment screening to protect security and public order across Member States</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-10-16T22:00:00Z">17 October 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 113</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-121067 introduction entry-content"> <p>Cooperation on screening of foreign direct investments strengthens EU security* <br class='autobr' /> EU Member States and the Commission are strengthening their cooperation on identifying and addressing investments from third countries that threaten EU security or public order, according to a Commission report (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2024/the-eu-commission-approves-the-acquisition-of-a-construction-company-by-a" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves the acquisition of a construction company by a multinational construction group subject to conditions <em>(Eiffage / EQOS)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-10-15T22:00:00Z">16 October 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 119</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-121068 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves Eiffage’s acquisition of EQOS subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of EQOS by Eiffage. The approval is conditional upon full compliance with commitments offered by Eiffage and EQOS. <br class='autobr' /> Eiffage (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2024/the-eu-commission-approves-eur520m-luxembourgish-state-aid-schemes-to-foster" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €520M Luxembourg State aid schemes to foster the transition to a net-zero economy</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-10-10T22:00:00Z">11 October 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 93</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-120924 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves €520 million Luxembourgish State aid schemes to foster the transition to a net-zero economy* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved two Luxembourgish schemes with a total budget of €520 million to help manufacturing companies to decarbonise their production processes and to (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2024/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur1b-italian-state-aid-scheme-to-support-farmers" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €1B Italian State aid scheme to support farmers affected by floods and landslides</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-10-08T22:00:00Z">9 October 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 128</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-120925 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves €1 billion Italian State aid scheme to support farmers affected by floods and landslides* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €1 billion Italian scheme to support farmers affected by flood and landslide events in certain regions of Italy. <br class='autobr' /> The (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2024/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur1-2b-polish-state-aid-scheme-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €1.2B Polish State aid scheme to support investments in electricity storage facilities to foster the transition to a net-zero economy</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-10-02T22:00:00Z">3 October 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 116</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-120863 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves €1.2 billion Polish State aid scheme to support investments in electricity storage facilities to foster the transition to a net-zero economy* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €1.2 billion Polish scheme to support investments in electricity storage facilities to foster (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2024/the-eu-commission-unconditionally-approves-the-acquisition-of-a-full-service" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission unconditionally approves the acquisition of a full-service mechanical manufacturer by a high-tech engineering firm <em>(Kinetics / Exyte)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-09-29T22:00:00Z">30 September 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 57</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-120801 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves acquisition of Kinetics by Exyte* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved unconditionally, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of Kinetics Holding GmbH (‘Kinetics’) by Exyte GmbH (‘Exyte’). The Commission concluded that the transaction would not raise (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2024/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur1b-portuguese-state-aid-scheme-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €1B Portuguese State aid scheme to support investments in strategic sectors necessary to foster the transition to a net-zero economy</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-09-26T22:00:00Z">27 September 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 81</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-120788 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves €1 billion Portuguese State aid scheme to support investments in strategic sectors necessary to foster the transition to a net-zero economy* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €1 billion Portuguese scheme to support investments for the production of equipment necessary (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2024/the-eu-commission-conditionally-approves-under-the-foreign-subsidies-regulation" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission conditionally approves under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation the acquisition of a telecoms operator by an Emirati state-controlled telecommunications company <em>(e& / PPF)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-09-23T22:00:00Z">24 September 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 81</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-120738 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission conditionally approves the acquisition of parts of PPF Telecom by e&, under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (‘FSR’), the acquisition by Emirates Telecommunications Group Company PJSC (‘e&’) of (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2024/the-eu-commission-carries-out-dawn-raids-at-the-premises-of-companies-active-in" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission carries out dawn raids at the premises of companies active in the financial services sector</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-09-22T22:00:00Z">23 September 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 222</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-120726 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission carries out unannounced antitrust inspections in the financial services sector* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission is carrying out unannounced antitrust inspections at the premises of companies active in the financial services sector in two Member States. <br class='autobr' /> The Commission has concerns that the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2024/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur2-7b-austrian-state-aid-scheme-to-support-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €2.7B Austrian State aid scheme to support the decarbonisation of industrial production processes</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-09-18T22:00:00Z">19 September 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 68</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-120691 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves €2.7 billion Austrian State aid scheme to support decarbonisation of industrial production processes* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €2.7 billion Austrian scheme to support companies active in the industrial sector to decarbonise their (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2024/the-eu-commission-notes-the-withdrawal-of-referral-requests-concerning-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission notes the withdrawal of referral requests concerning the acquisition of an AI startup’s assets by a Big Tech Company following a recent EU Court of Justice decision restricting requests for referrals under Art. 22 EUMR <em>(Microsoft / Inflection)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-09-17T22:00:00Z">18 September 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 107</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-120692 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission takes note of the withdrawal of referral requests by Member States concerning the acquisition of certain assets of Inflection by Microsoft* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission takes note of the withdrawal of the initial referral requests by seven Member States to review under Article 22 of the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2024/the-eu-commission-approves-a-polish-scheme-worth-eur1-2b-to-support-investments" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €1.2B Polish State aid scheme to support investments in strategic sectors encouraging the transition to a net-zero economy</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-09-16T22:00:00Z">17 September 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 49</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-120672 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves €1.2 billion Polish State aid scheme to support investments in strategic sectors to foster the transition to a net-zero economy* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved an around €1.2 billion (PLN 5 billion) Polish scheme to support investments in strategic sectors to foster (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2024/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur682m-belgian-state-aid-scheme-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €682M Belgian State aid scheme to support renewable offshore wind energy to foster the transition to a net-zero economy</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-09-12T22:00:00Z">13 September 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 44</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-120668 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves €682 million Belgian State aid scheme to support renewable offshore wind energy to foster the transition to a net-zero economy* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €682 million Belgian scheme to support renewable offshore wind energy to foster the transition towards a (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2024/the-eu-commission-opens-an-investigation-to-inquire-whether-the-sale-of-a" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an investigation to inquire whether the sale of a racetrack complies with State aid rules <em>(Capricorn)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-09-11T22:00:00Z">12 September 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 46</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-120613 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission opens in-depth investigation into alleged German State aid involved in the sale of the Nürburgring racetrack* <br class='autobr' /> The Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether the sale of the Nürburgring racetrack complex in Germany to Capricorn Nürburgring Besitzgesellschaft (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2024/the-eu-commission-executive-vice-president-vestager-shares-her-remarks-on" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission Executive Vice-President Vestager shares her remarks on recent antitrust cases against Big Tech firms <em>(Apple / Google)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-09-09T22:00:00Z">10 September 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 155</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-120614 introduction entry-content"> <p>Remarks by Executive Vice-President Vestager following the Court of Justice rulings on the Apple tax State aid and Google Shopping antitrust cases* <br class='autobr' /> "Check against delivery" <br class='autobr' /> Today is a big win for European citizens and for tax justice. <br class='autobr' /> The Court of Justice confirms the decision from 2016 by (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2024/the-eu-commission-orders-recovery-of-around-eur14m-for-incompatible-german" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission orders recovery of around €14M for incompatible German State aid in favour of airline company <em>(Ryanair)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-09-08T22:00:00Z">9 September 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 84</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-120579 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission orders recovery of around €14 million in incompatible German State aid from Frankfurt-Hahn airport and Ryanair* <br class='autobr' /> Today, the European Commission has concluded that three German measures in favour of Ryanair and the Frankfurt-Hahn airport are incompatible with EU State aid rules. (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2024/the-eu-commission-publishes-the-findings-of-evaluation-of-its-antitrust" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission publishes an evaluation of its antitrust enforcement framework, finding it to be broadly effective but facing challenges with digitalisation</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-09-04T22:00:00Z">5 September 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 153</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-120514 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission publishes findings of evaluation of EU antitrust enforcement framework* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has published today a Staff Working Document (‘SWD’) summarising the findings of the evaluation of the EU Regulations which lay out the procedures for the application of EU competition (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2024/the-eu-commission-executive-vice-president-vestager-issues-a-statement" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission Executive Vice-President Vestager issues a statement following the Court of Justice’s judgment on Art. 22 EUMR <em>(Illumina/ Grail)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-09-02T22:00:00Z">3 September 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 67</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-120525 introduction entry-content"> <p>Statement by Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager on today’s Court of Justice judgment on the Illumina/GRAIL merger jurisdiction decisions* <br class='autobr' /> Today’s judgment by the Court of Justice annuls the Commission’s decisions to examine the proposed acquisition of GRAIL by Illumina. In those (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2024/the-eu-commission-approves-eur5b-german-aid-to-support-a-semiconductor" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €5B German aid to support a semiconductor manufacturer in setting up a new manufacturing facility <em>(ESMC)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-08-19T22:00:00Z">20 August 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 31</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-120312 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves €5 billion German State aid measure to support ESMC in setting up a new semiconductor manufacturing facility* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €5 billion German measure to support European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (‘ESMC’) in the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2024/the-eu-commission-discloses-to-interested-parties-the-draft-decision-to-impose" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission discloses to interested parties the draft decision to impose tariffs on Chinese battery electric vehicles</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-08-19T22:00:00Z">20 August 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 46</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-120325 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission discloses to interested parties draft definitive findings of anti-subsidy investigation into imports of battery electric vehicles from China* <br class='autobr' /> Today, as part of its ongoing anti-subsidy investigation, the European Commission has disclosed to interested parties the draft decision to (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2024/the-eu-commission-approves-a-romanian-aid-scheme-worth-eur99-5m-to-support-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a Romanian aid scheme worth €99.5M to support the establishment of a new zero carbon dioxide emission factory for passenger car tyres <em>(Nokian Tyres)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-08-12T22:00:00Z">13 August 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 21</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-120302 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves €99.5 million Romanian State aid measure to support Nokian Tyres’ new zero CO2 emission tyre factory* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €99.5 million (RON 495.2 million) Romanian measure in favour of Nokian Tyres. The aid will support the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2024/the-eu-commission-takes-note-of-an-airline-holding-company-s-announcement-of" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission takes note of an airline holding company’s announcement of withdrawal from acquiring of an airline <em>(Air Europa / IAG)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-08-01T22:00:00Z">2 August 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 61</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-120075 introduction entry-content"> <p>Statement by Executive Vice-President Vestager on the announcement by IAG to withdraw from proposed acquisition of Air Europa* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission takes note of IAG’s announcement that it has decided to terminate its agreement with Globalia according to which IAG intended to acquire sole (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2024/the-eu-commission-seeks-feedback-on-the-draft-antitrust-guidelines-on" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission seeks feedback on the draft antitrust guidelines on exclusionary abuses</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-07-31T22:00:00Z">1 August 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 81</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-120029 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission seeks feedback on draft antitrust Guidelines on exclusionary abuses* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has launched today a public consultation inviting all interested parties to comment on draft Guidelines on exclusionary abuses of dominance. <br class='autobr' /> Article 102 of the Treaty on the Functioning of (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2024/the-eu-commission-approves-the-acquisition-of-an-agricultural-company-by-a" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves the acquisition of an agricultural company by a rival subject to a divestment of the target company’s oilseed business <em>(Viterra / Bunge)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-07-31T22:00:00Z">1 August 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 42</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-120030 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission clears Bunge’s acquisition of Viterra subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of Viterra Limited (‘Viterra’) by Bunge Global S.A. (‘Bunge’). The approval is conditional upon full compliance with the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2024/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur998m-dutch-state-aid-scheme-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €998M Dutch State aid scheme to support renewable hydrogen production</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-07-28T22:00:00Z">29 July 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 27</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-119950 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves €998 million Dutch State aid scheme to support renewable hydrogen production* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €998 million Dutch scheme to support the production of renewable hydrogen. The measure aims to contribute to the development of (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2024/the-eu-commission-opens-an-in-depth-investigation-into-the-eur321m-german" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the €321M German scheme to restructure an airline <em>(Condor)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-07-28T22:00:00Z">29 July 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 31</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-119951 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission opens in-depth State aid investigation into €321.2 million German measure to restructure Condor* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether a German €321.2 million restructuring measure in favour of Condor is in line with EU State aid rules. The (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2024/the-eu-commission-approves-an-eur80m-dutch-state-aid-measure-to-support-an" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves an €80M Dutch State aid measure to support an innovative technology for the production of renewable hydrogen <em>(Djewels)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-07-28T22:00:00Z">29 July 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 32</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-119952 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves €80 million Dutch State aid measure to support an innovative technology for the production of renewable hydrogen* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €80 million Dutch measure to support Djewels B.V., a subsidiary of the hydrogen company HyCC (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2024/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur1-2b-spanish-state-aid-scheme-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €1.2B Spanish State aid scheme to support investments in the production of renewable hydrogen to foster the transition to a net-zero economy</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-07-25T22:00:00Z">26 July 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 40</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-119883 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves €1.2 billion Spanish State aid scheme to support investments in the production of renewable hydrogen to foster the transition to a net-zero economy* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €1.2 billion Spanish scheme to support investments in the production of renewable (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2024/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur2b-dutch-measure-to-support-the-production-of" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €2B Dutch measure to support the production of medical radioisotopes for cancer diagnosis and treatment <em>(Pallas Project)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-07-25T22:00:00Z">26 July 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 23</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-119884 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves €2 billion Dutch measure to support production of medical radioisotopes for cancer diagnosis and treatment* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €2 billion Dutch measure to support the PALLAS project aimed at producing medical radioisotopes for (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2024/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur750m-dutch-state-aid-scheme-to-support-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €750M Dutch State aid scheme to support the decarbonisation of industrial processes to foster the transition to a net-zero economy</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-07-24T22:00:00Z">25 July 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 33</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-119880 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves €750 million Dutch State aid scheme to support the decarbonisation of industrial processes to foster the transition to a net-zero economy* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €750 million Dutch scheme to support investments in the decarbonisation of industrial production (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2024/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur1-5b-french-state-aid-scheme-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €1.5B French State aid scheme to support sustainable biomethane production to foster the transition to a net-zero economy</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-07-24T22:00:00Z">25 July 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 33</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-119882 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves €1.5 billion French State aid scheme to support sustainable biomethane production to foster the transition to a net-zero economy* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €1.5 billion French scheme to support the production of sustainable biomethane to foster the transition (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2024/the-eu-commission-opens-an-investigation-into-possible-anticompetitive" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an investigation into possible anticompetitive agreements in the online food delivery sector <em>(Delivery Hero / Glovo)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-07-22T22:00:00Z">23 July 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 248</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-119817 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission opens investigation into possible anticompetitive agreements in the online food delivery sector* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened a formal antitrust investigation to assess whether Delivery Hero and Glovo have breached EU competition rules by participating in a cartel in the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2024/the-eu-commission-approves-amendment-to-a-german-state-aid-scheme-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves amendment to a German State aid scheme to support the deployment of gigabit networks</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-07-22T22:00:00Z">23 July 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 19</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-119818 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves amendment to German State aid scheme to support deployment of Gigabit networks* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, amendments to a State aid scheme to support the deployment of very high capacity broadband networks offering Gigabit speeds in (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2024/the-eu-commission-accepts-commitments-offered-by-a-pharmaceutical-company-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission accepts commitments offered by a pharmaceutical company to address the anticompetitive disparagement of a rival’s iron deficiency treatment medication <em>(Vifor)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-07-21T22:00:00Z">22 July 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 80</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-119778 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission accepts commitments by Vifor to address possible anticompetitive disparagement of iron medicine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has made commitments offered by Vifor legally binding under EU antitrust rules. The commitments address the Commission’s competition concerns relating to Vifor’s (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2024/the-eu-commission-opens-an-in-depth-state-aid-investigation-into-belgian" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth State aid investigation into Belgian support for the lifetime extension of 2 nuclear reactors <em>(Doel 4 / Tihange 3)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-07-21T22:00:00Z">22 July 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 38</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-119779 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission opens in-depth State aid investigation into Belgian support for lifetime extension of two nuclear reactors* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether public support that Belgium plans to grant for the lifetime extension of two nuclear reactors (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2024/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur122m-lithuanian-state-aid-measure-to-support-an" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €122M Lithuanian State aid measure to support an agri supply company decarbonise its fertiliser production <em>(Achema)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-07-11T22:00:00Z">12 July 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 166</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-119599 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves €122 million Lithuanian State aid measure to support AB Achema decarbonise its fertiliser production* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €122 million Lithuanian measure to support AB Achema in decarbonising its fertiliser production processes. (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2024/the-eu-commission-accepts-commitments-from-a-big-tech-firm-to-enable-third" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission accepts commitments from a Big Tech firm to enable third-party access to its mobile device payments feature <em>(Apple)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-07-10T22:00:00Z">11 July 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 27</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-119597 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission accepts commitments by Apple opening access to ’tap and go’ technology on iPhones* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has made commitments offered by Apple legally binding under EU antitrust rules. The commitments address the Commission’s competition concerns relating to Apple’s refusal to (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2024/the-eu-commission-reapproves-a-eur10-4b-dutch-and-french-aid-measures-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission reapproves a €10.4B Dutch and French aid measures to provide liquidity support to an airline group during the COVID-19 pandemic <em>(Air France-KLM Group)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-07-09T22:00:00Z">10 July 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 43</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-119601 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves €10.4 billion Dutch and French aid measures to provide liquidity support to the Air France-KLM Group during the coronavirus pandemic* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, Dutch and French support measures of €10.4 billion in favour of the Air (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2024/the-eu-commission-opens-an-in-depth-state-aid-investigation-into-slovak-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth State aid investigation into Slovak support to a manufacturing company for setting up a glass sand extraction site <em>(NAJPI)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-07-08T22:00:00Z">9 July 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 37</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-119541 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission opens in-depth State aid investigation into Slovak support to NAJPI for setting up a glass sand extraction site* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether public support granted to the Slovak company NAJPI a.s. (‘NAJPI’) for setting up a glass (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2024/the-eu-commission-opens-an-in-depth-state-aid-investigation-into-a-eur6b-german" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth State aid investigation into a €6B German support measure to recapitalise a national flag carrier in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic <em>(Lufthansa)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-07-07T22:00:00Z">8 July 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 83</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-119542 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission opens in-depth State aid investigation into €6 billion German support measure to recapitalise Lufthansa in the context of coronavirus pandemic* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether a German recapitalisation measure of €6 billion in favour of (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2024/the-eu-commission-clears-an-italian-public-support-for-a-ferry-service-caremar" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears an Italian public support for a ferry service <em>(Caremar)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-07-07T22:00:00Z">8 July 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 12</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-119543 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission clears Italian public support for Caremar ferry service* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has concluded that the public service compensation granted from 1 January 2009 to 31 July 2012 to Caremar SpA (‘Caremar’) for the operation of ferry services in Italy is in line with EU State aid rules. (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2024/the-eu-commission-conditionally-clears-the-proposed-acquisition-of-joint" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission conditionally clears the proposed acquisition of joint control of a national flag carrier <em>(Deutsche Lufthansa / MEF / ITA)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-07-02T22:00:00Z">3 July 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 180</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-119477 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission clears proposed acquisition of stake in ITA Airways by Lufthansa, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of joint control of ITA Airways (‘ITA’) by Deutsche Lufthansa AG (‘Lufthansa’) and the Italian (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2024/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur10-82b-french-state-aid-scheme-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €10.82B French State aid scheme to support offshore wind energy to foster the transition to a net-zero economy</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-07-02T22:00:00Z">3 July 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 108</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-119478 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves €10.82 billion French State aid scheme to support offshore wind energy to foster the transition to a net-zero economy* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €10.82 billion French scheme to support the deployment of offshore wind energy, which will help foster the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2024/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur3b-swedish-state-aid-scheme-to-support-the-roll" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €3B Swedish State aid scheme to support the roll-out of biogenic carbon dioxide capture and storage</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-07-01T22:00:00Z">2 July 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 38</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-119418 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves €3 billion Swedish State aid scheme to support the roll-out of biogenic carbon dioxide capture and storage* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €3 billion (SEK 36 billion) Swedish scheme to support carbon capture and storage (‘CCS’) aimed at (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2024/the-eu-commission-approves-eur25-51m-in-restructuring-state-aid-for-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €25.51M in restructuring State aid for the Bulgarian postal service <em>(Bulgarian Posts)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-07-01T22:00:00Z">2 July 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 33</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-119419 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves €25.51 million restructuring State aid for Bulgarian Posts* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, Bulgaria’s plans to grant postal operator Bulgarian Posts restructuring aid for up to €25.51 million (BGN 50 million). The measure will enable the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2024/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur1-3b-restructuring-state-aid-from-denmark-and" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €1.3B restructuring State aid scheme from Denmark and Sweden for an airline <em>(SAS)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-06-27T22:00:00Z">28 June 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 51</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-119415 introduction entry-content"> <p>*Commission approves €1.3 billion restructuring State aid for airline SAS <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, Denmark and Sweden’s plans to grant Scandinavian Airlines System AB (‘SAS’) restructuring aid for up to €1.3 billion (SEK 15 billion). The measure will (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2024/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur265m-swedish-state-aid-measure-partly-funded" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €265M Swedish State aid measure partly funded under Recovery and Resilience Facility to support a start-up’s green steel plant <em>(H2GS)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-06-25T22:00:00Z">26 June 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 63</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-119357 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves €265 million Swedish State aid measure partly funded under Recovery and Resilience Facility to support H2GS’s green steel plant* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €265 million Swedish measure made available in part through the Recovery and (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2024/the-eu-commission-conditionally-approves-the-acquisition-of-a-global" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission conditionally approves the acquisition of a global pharmaceutical company’s over-the-counter business by a consumer healthcare company <em>(Cooper / Viatris)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-06-25T22:00:00Z">26 June 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 49</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-119358 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission clears acquisition of Viatris’ over-the-counter business by Cooper, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of the European over the counter (‘OTC’) business of Viatris Inc. (‘Viatris’) by Cooper Consumer (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2024/the-eu-commission-expresses-concern-over-a-big-tech-firm-tying-its-workplace" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission expresses concern over a Big Tech firm tying its workplace communication platform with its office software <em>(Microsoft)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-06-24T22:00:00Z">25 June 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 139</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-119321 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission sends Statement of Objections to Microsoft over possibly abusive tying practices regarding Teams* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has informed Microsoft of its preliminary view that Microsoft has breached EU antitrust rules by tying its communication and collaboration product Teams to its (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2024/the-eu-commission-sends-its-preliminary-findings-and-opens-an-additional-non" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission sends its preliminary findings and opens an additional non-compliance investigation against a Big Tech company under the Digital Markets Act <em>(Apple)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-06-23T22:00:00Z">24 June 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 132</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-119322 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission sends preliminary findings to Apple and opens additional non-compliance investigation against Apple under the Digital Markets Act* <br class='autobr' /> Today, the European Commission has informed Apple of its preliminary view that its App Store rules are in breach of the Digital Markets Act (DMA), as (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2024/the-eu-commission-fines-a-flavour-and-fragrance-company-eur15-9m-for-deleting" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines a flavour and fragrance company €15.9M for deleting WhatsApp messages during a dawn raid <em>(International Flavors & Fragrances)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-06-23T22:00:00Z">24 June 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 138</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-119323 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission fines International Flavors & Fragrances €15.9 million for deleting WhatsApp messages during an antitrust inspection* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has fined International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. and International Flavors & Fragrances IFF France SAS (together ‘IFF’) €15.9 (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2024/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur3b-german-state-aid-scheme-to-support-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €3B German State aid scheme to support the development of hydrogen transmission infrastructure</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-06-20T22:00:00Z">21 June 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 77</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-119252 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves €3 billion German State aid scheme to support the development of Hydrogen Core Network* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, an estimated €3 billion German scheme to support the construction of the Hydrogen Core Network (‘HCN’). The measure will (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2024/the-eu-commission-concludes-that-germany-s-special-tax-schemes-for-public" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission concludes that Germany’s special tax schemes for public casino operators are incompatible with State aid rules</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-06-19T22:00:00Z">20 June 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 35</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-119253 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission finds special tax rules for public casinos operators in Germany to be incompatible State aid* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has concluded that Germany’s special tax schemes for public casinos operators are not in line with EU State aid rules. Germany must now recover the incompatible (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2024/the-eu-commission-opens-an-in-depth-state-aid-investigation-into-flemish" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth State aid investigation into Flemish support to land management associations <em>(Natuurpunt Beheer / Limburgs Landschap / Vzw Durme)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-06-19T22:00:00Z">20 June 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 31</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-119254 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission opens in-depth State aid investigation into Flemish support to land management associations* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether public support granted to Flemish land management associations between 2003 and 2018 is in line with EU State (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2024/the-eu-commission-carries-out-further-dawn-raids-as-part-of-an-investigation" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission carries out further dawn raids as part of an investigation into price coordination by tyre producers</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-06-17T22:00:00Z">18 June 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 203</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-119198 introduction entry-content"> <p>The European Commission is carrying out unannounced inspections at the premises of a consultancy firm in two Member States. <br class='autobr' /> The Commission has concerns that the company may have violated EU antitrust rules that prohibit cartels and restrictive business practices (Article 101 of the Treaty on (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2024/the-eu-commission-invites-comments-on-its-draft-revised-state-aid-rules-for" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission invites comments on its draft revised State aid rules for land and multimodal transport</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-06-17T22:00:00Z">18 June 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 43</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-119199 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission invites comments on draft revised State aid rules for land and multimodal transport* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has launched today a public consultation inviting all interested parties to comment on its draft rules for land and multimodal transport replacing the Guidelines on State aid (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2024/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur570m-italian-state-aid-scheme-to-reduce" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €570M Italian State aid scheme to reduce emissions in maritime ports</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-06-16T22:00:00Z">17 June 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 36</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-119190 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves €570 million Italian State aid scheme to reduce emissions in ports* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €570 million Italian scheme to incentivise ships to use shore-side electricity when they are at berth in maritime ports. The measure (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2024/the-eu-commission-sends-a-statement-of-objections-to-a-pharmaceutical" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission sends a Statement of Objections to a pharmaceutical ingredients manufacturer for participating in a long-lasting cartel concerning an important pharmaceutical product <em>(Alchem)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-06-12T22:00:00Z">13 June 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 86</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-119161 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission sends Statement of Objections to Alchem over first pharmaceutical cartel case in the EU* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has informed Alchem International Pvt. Ltd. and its subsidiary Alchem International (H.K.) Limited (together ‘Alchem’) of its preliminary view that they have breached EU (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2024/the-eu-commission-opens-an-in-depth-state-aid-investigation-into-german" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth State aid investigation into German measures to support a local bus transport operator <em>(WestVerkehr)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-06-12T22:00:00Z">13 June 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 31</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-119162 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission opens in-depth State aid investigation into German measures to support local bus transport operator WestVerkehr* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether certain support measures to German local public transport company WestVerkehr GmbH (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2024/the-eu-commission-notifies-czechia-that-the-exclusive-long-term-authorisation" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission notifies Czechia that the exclusive long-term authorisation of a company for packaging waste collection and recovery may breach competition law, as it creates significant entry barriers for rivals <em>(EKO-KOM)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-06-10T22:00:00Z">11 June 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 69</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-119121 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission calls on Czechia to improve competition for organising waste collection and recovery in the packaging sector* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has informed Czechia that measures appointing EKO-KOM as the only company authorised for the collection and recovery of packaging waste for over two (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2024/the-eu-commission-concludes-that-hungary-s-plan-to-support-the-construction-of" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission concludes that Hungary’s plan to support the construction of a new automotive components plant in Northern Hungary is incompatible with State aid rules <em>(GKN Automotive)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-06-10T22:00:00Z">11 June 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 57</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-119122 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission finds Hungarian support for new auto parts plant in Észak Magyarország to be incompatible State aid* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has concluded that Hungary’s plan to support the construction of a new automotive components plant in Észak Magyarország is not in line with EU State aid (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2024/the-eu-commission-initiates-an-in-depth-investigation-to-assess-the-acquisition" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission initiates an in-depth investigation to assess the acquisition of a European telecommunications operator by the UAE State-controlled telecommunications operator under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation <em>(e& / PPF)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-06-09T22:00:00Z">10 June 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 273</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-119124 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission opens in-depth foreign subsidies investigation into e&’s acquisition of parts of PPF Telecom* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess, under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (‘FSR’), the acquisition by the Emirates Telecommunications Group Company (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2024/the-eu-commission-seeks-feedback-on-draft-targeted-amendments-to-rules-on-small" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission seeks feedback on draft targeted amendments to rules on small amounts of State aid to the agricultural sector</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-06-06T22:00:00Z">7 June 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 27</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-119087 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission seeks feedback on draft targeted amendments to rules on small amounts of State aid to the agricultural sector* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has launched today a public consultation inviting all interested parties to comment on draft targeted amendments to the rules on small amounts of (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2024/the-eu-commission-approves-italian-state-aid-scheme-to-support-electricity" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves Italian State aid scheme to support electricity production from renewable energy sources</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-06-03T22:00:00Z">4 June 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 119</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-119015 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves Italian State aid scheme to support electricity production from renewable energy sources* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, an Italian scheme to support a total of 4590 MW of new capacity for electricity production from renewable energy (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2024/the-eu-commission-approves-an-italian-scheme-worth-eur2b-to-support-a-chipmaker" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves an Italian scheme worth €2B to support a chipmaker to set up a new semiconductor manufacturing facility in Catania <em>(STMicroelectronics)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-05-30T22:00:00Z">31 May 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 43</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-118995 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission amends Guidelines on Regional State aid to allow increased support to Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform projects* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €2 billion Italian measure to support STMicroelectronics (‘ST’) in the construction and (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2024/the-eu-commission-amends-its-guidelines-on-regional-state-aid-to-allow" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission amends its guidelines on regional State aid to allow increased support for strategic technologies</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-05-30T22:00:00Z">31 May 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 69</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-118997 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission amends Guidelines on Regional State aid to allow increased support to Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform projects* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has adopted an amendment to the Guidelines on Regional State aid (‘RAG’) to allow Member States to grant higher amounts of regional aid (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2024/the-eu-commission-unconditionally-approves-the-acquisition-of-an-italian" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission unconditionally approves the acquisition of an Italian telecom by an American investment firm <em>(KKR / NetCo)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-05-29T22:00:00Z">30 May 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 66</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-119005 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves KKR’s acquisition of NetCo* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved unconditionally, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition by KKR & Co. Inc. (‘KKR’) of NetCo. The Commission concluded that the transaction would raise no competition concerns in the European (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2024/the-eu-commission-approves-up-to-eur1-4b-of-state-aid-by-7-member-states-for" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves up to €1.4B of State aid by 7 Member States for the fourth Important Project of Common European Interest in the hydrogen value chain <em>(IPCEI Hy2Move)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-05-27T22:00:00Z">28 May 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 195</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-118938 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves up to €1.4 billion of State aid by seven Member States for the fourth Important Project of Common European Interest in the hydrogen value chain* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a fourth Important Project of Common European Interest (‘IPCEI’) (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2024/the-eu-commission-approves-up-to-eur1b-of-state-aid-by-6-member-states-for-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves up to €1B of State aid by 6 Member States for the first Important Project of Common European Interest in the health sector <em>(IPCEI Med4Cure)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-05-27T22:00:00Z">28 May 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 63</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-118939 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves up to €1 billion of State aid by six Member States for the first Important Project of Common European Interest in the health sector* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, the first Important Project of Common European Interest (‘IPCEI’) to support (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2024/the-eu-commission-approves-eur3-2b-czech-state-aid-scheme-to-support-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €3.2B Czech State aid scheme to support the production of electricity from new and modernised high-efficiency combined heat and power plants</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-05-26T22:00:00Z">27 May 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 97</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-118928 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves €3.2 billion Czech State aid scheme to support high-efficiency combined heat and power generation* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €3.2 billion (CZK 75 billion) Czech scheme to support the production of electricity from new and modernised (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2024/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur4b-french-state-aid-scheme-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €4B French State aid scheme to support decarbonisation measures in the manufacturing sector</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-05-23T22:00:00Z">24 May 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 104</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-118899 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves €4 billion French State aid scheme to support decarbonisation measures in the manufacturing sector* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €4 billion French scheme to support measures aiming at reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the manufacturing sector and help it (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2024/the-eu-commission-fines-a-global-producer-of-chocolate-and-biscuit-products" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines a global producer of chocolate and biscuit products €337.5M for hindering cross-border trade between Member States <em>(Mondelēz)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-05-22T22:00:00Z">23 May 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 125</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-118900 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission fines Mondelēz €337.5 million for cross-border trade restrictions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has fined Mondelēz International, Inc. (Mondelēz) €337.5 million for hindering the cross-border trade of chocolate, biscuits and coffee products between Member States, in breach of EU (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2024/the-eu-commission-refers-spain-to-the-court-of-justice-for-failing-to-implement" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission refers Spain to the Court of Justice for failing to implement taxation rules set out by the Merger Directive</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-05-22T22:00:00Z">23 May 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 60</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-118901 introduction entry-content"> <p>The Commission decides to refer SPAIN to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to implement taxation rules set out by the Merger Directive* <br class='autobr' /> Today, the European Commission decided to refer Spain to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failure to ensure correct (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2024/the-eu-commission-releases-a-statement-emphasising-the-importance-of-balancing" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission releases a statement emphasising the importance of balancing AI innovation with regulatory oversight to ensure a fair and contestable digital environment</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-05-21T22:00:00Z">22 May 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 87</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-120194 introduction entry-content"> <p>High-Level Group for the Digital Markets Act Public Statement on Artificial Intelligence* <br class='autobr' /> The pace of development and adoption of Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) systems, in particular since market releases in 2022, has demonstrated the potential and impact of AI technology, both as catalysts (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2024/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur1-7b-german-state-aid-scheme-to-support-rail" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €1.7B German State aid scheme to support rail freight transport operators providing single and group wagon transport</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-05-20T22:00:00Z">21 May 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 43</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-118897 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves €1.7 billion German State aid scheme to support rail freight transport operators providing single and group wagon transport* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €1.7 billion German scheme to support rail freight operators in single and group (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2024/the-eu-commission-designates-a-multinational-booking-platform-as-a-gatekeeper" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission designates a multinational booking platform as a gatekeeper in the online intermediation market <em>(Booking.com)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-05-12T22:00:00Z">13 May 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 331</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-118809 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission designates Booking as a gatekeeper and opens a market investigation into X ** <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has today designated under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), Booking as a gatekeeper for its online intermediation service Booking.com and decided not to designate X Ads and TikTok (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2024/the-eu-commission-adopts-limited-prolongation-of-state-aid-crisis-tools-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission adopts limited prolongation of State aid crisis tools to further support the agriculture and fisheries sectors</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-05-01T22:00:00Z">2 May 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 111</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-118661 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission adopts limited prolongation of State aid crisis tools to further support agriculture and fisheries sectors* <br class='autobr' /> Today, the European Commission has adopted an amendment to the State aid Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework (TCTF) to prolong by six months certain provisions of the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2024/the-eu-commission-greenlights-state-aid-to-support-the-construction-of-a" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission greenlights State aid to support the construction of a nuclear power plant in Czechia <em>(Elektrárna Dukovany II)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-04-29T22:00:00Z">30 April 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 191</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-118566 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves State aid to support construction of nuclear power plant in Czechia* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a Czech support measure for the construction and operation of a new nuclear power plant in Dukovany in Czechia. <br class='autobr' /> The Czech measure <br class='autobr' /> In (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2024/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur95-3m-romanian-restructuring-state-aid-for-a" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €95.3M Romanian restructuring State aid for a state-owned flag carrier airline <em>(TAROM)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-04-28T22:00:00Z">29 April 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 111</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-118541 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves €95.3 million Romanian restructuring State aid for airline TAROM* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, Romania’s plans to grant the Romanian state-owned flag carrier TAROM restructuring aid for up to €95.3 million (RON 473.69 million). The measure (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2024/the-eu-commission-designates-a-big-tech-company-as-a-gatekeeper-under-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission designates a Big Tech company as a gatekeeper under the Digital Markets Act with respect to its operating system for tablets <em>(Apple)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-04-28T22:00:00Z">29 April 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 131</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-118543 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission designates Apple’s iPadOS under the Digital Markets Act* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has today designated Apple with respect to iPadOS, its operating system for tablets, as a gatekeeper under the Digital Markets Act (“DMA”). Apple now has six months to ensure full compliance of iPadOS (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2024/the-eu-commission-sends-statement-of-objections-over-the-proposed-acquisition" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission sends Statement of Objections over the proposed acquisition of a Spanish airline by an Anglo-Spanish multinational airline <em>(Air Europa / IAG)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-04-25T22:00:00Z">26 April 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 70</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-118501 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission sends Statement of Objections over proposed acquisition of Air Europa by IAG* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has informed International Consolidated Airlines Group, S.A. (‘IAG’) of the Commission’s preliminary view that IAG’s proposed acquisition of sole control of Air Europa Holding, S.L. (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2024/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur300m-french-state-aid-measure-to-support-an" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €300M French State aid measure to support an energy firm’s subsidiary in researching and developing small modular nuclear reactors <em>(Nuward)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-04-25T22:00:00Z">26 April 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 150</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-118502 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves €300 million French State aid measure to support Nuward in researching and developing small modular nuclear reactors* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €300 million French measure to support Electricité de France’s (EDF) subsidiary Nuward in (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2024/the-eu-commission-seeks-feedback-on-the-commitments-offered-by-a-pharmaceutical-118369" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission seeks feedback on the commitments offered by a pharmaceutical company over its dissemination of misleading information about the safety of a rival’s iron deficiency treatment <em>(Vifor)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-04-18T22:00:00Z">19 April 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 127</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-118369 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission seeks feedback on commitments offered by Vifor over possible anticompetitive disparagement of iron medicine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission invites comments on commitments offered by Vifor to address competition concerns over the alleged disparagement of its closest - and potentially only (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2024/the-eu-commission-approves-a-global-genomics-company-s-plan-to-unwind-its" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a global genomics company’s plan to unwind its completed acquisition of a healthcare company developing cancer tests based on genomic sequencing and data science tools <em>(Illumina / Grail)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-04-11T22:00:00Z">12 April 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 367</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-118239 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves Illumina’s plan to unwind its completed acquisition of GRAIL* <br class='autobr' /> Today, the European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation (‘EUMR’), Illumina’s plan to divest GRAIL following the restorative measures requiring Illumina to unwind its completed acquisition of (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2024/the-eu-commission-consults-member-states-on-a-limited-prolongation-of-the-state" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission consults Member States on a limited prolongation of the State aid Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework to further support the agricultural sector</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-04-10T22:00:00Z">11 April 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 186</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-118241 introduction entry-content"> <p>The EU Commission consults Member States on a limited prolongation of the State aid Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework to further support the agricultural sector <br class='autobr' /> Commission consults Member States on a limited prolongation of the State aid Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework to (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2024/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur2-2b-german-state-aid-scheme-to-support-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €2.2B German State aid scheme to support the decarbonisation of industrial processes to foster the transition to a net-zero economy</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-04-09T22:00:00Z">10 April 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 227</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-118242 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves €2.2 billion German State aid scheme to support the decarbonisation of industrial processes to foster the transition to a net-zero economy* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €2.2 billion German scheme to support investments in the decarbonisation of industrial (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2024/the-eu-commission-publishes-the-2023-state-aid-scoreboard-which-shows-a" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission publishes the 2023 State aid Scoreboard which shows a reduction in State aid expenditures in 2022 and the continuation of crisis support to businesses</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-04-08T22:00:00Z">9 April 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 188</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-118243 introduction entry-content"> <p>2023 State aid Scoreboard shows reduction in State aid expenditures in 2022 while crisis support to businesses continued* <br class='autobr' /> Today, the European Commission publishes the 2023 State aid Scoreboard relating to the State aid expenditure in 2022. It provides a comprehensive overview of State aid (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2024/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur267m-slovak-state-aid-measure-to-support-an" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €267M Slovak State aid measure to support an automobile’s new electric vehicle plant <em>(Volvo Cars)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-04-07T22:00:00Z">8 April 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 253</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-118030 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves €267 million Slovak State aid measure to support Volvo Cars’ new electric vehicle plant* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found that Slovakia’s €267 million measure in favour of Volvo Cars is in line with EU State aid rules. The investment aid will support the establishment of a (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2024/the-eu-commission-approves-a-german-state-aid-scheme-worth-eur350m-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a German State aid scheme worth €350M to support renewable hydrogen production</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-04-04T22:00:00Z">5 April 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 221</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-118027 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves €350 million German State aid scheme to support renewable hydrogen production* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €350 million German scheme to support the production of renewable hydrogen through the European Hydrogen Bank’s (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2024/the-eu-commission-finds-investment-support-to-certain-large-czech-agricultural" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission finds investment support to certain large Czech agricultural companies to be incompatible State aid</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-04-04T22:00:00Z">5 April 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 159</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-118028 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission finds investment support to certain large Czech agricultural companies to be incompatible State aid* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has concluded that Czechia’s investment support granted to certain large Czech agricultural companies in 2017 and 2018 is not in line with EU State aid rules. (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2024/the-eu-commission-opens-two-in-depth-investigations-under-the-foreign-subsidies" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens 2 in-depth investigations under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation in the solar photovoltaic sector <em>(ENEVO Group / Shanghai Electric)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-04-02T22:00:00Z">3 April 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 480</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-117974 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission opens two in-depth investigations under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation in the solar photovoltaic sector* <br class='autobr' /> Today, the Commission launched two in-depth investigations under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation. The investigations relate to the potentially market distortive role of (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2024/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur1b-greek-state-aid-measures-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €1B Greek State aid measures to support renewable energy generation and storage projects</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-04-01T22:00:00Z">2 April 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 264</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-117975 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves €1 billion Greek State aid measures to support renewable energy generation and storage projects* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, €1 billion Greek measures to support two projects for the generation and storage of renewable energy in Greece. (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2024/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur900m-french-state-aid-scheme-to-support-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €900M French State aid scheme to support the production of energy and fuel from biomass and renewable hydrogen to foster the transition to a net-zero economy</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-03-26T23:00:00Z">27 March 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 281</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-117895 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves €900 million French State aid scheme to support the production of energy and fuel from biomass and renewable hydrogen to foster the transition to a net-zero economy* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €900 million French scheme to support companies investing in the use (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2024/the-eu-commission-opens-investigation-into-an-animal-health-company-for" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an investigation into an animal health company for potentially preventing the market launch of a competing novel biologic medicine for chronic pain in dogs <em>(Zoetis)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-03-25T23:00:00Z">26 March 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 334</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-117862 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission opens investigation into possible anticompetitive conduct by Zoetis over novel pain medicine for dogs* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened a formal antitrust investigation to assess whether animal health company Zoetis may have breached EU competition rules by preventing the market (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2024/the-eu-commission-takes-note-of-the-withdrawal-of-a-chinese-state-owned-company" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission takes note of the withdrawal of a Chinese State-owned company from public procurement tender following the Commission’s initiation of an investigation under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation <em>(CRRC Qingdao Sifang Locomotive)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-03-25T23:00:00Z">26 March 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 433</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-117896 introduction entry-content"> <p>Statement by Commissioner Breton on withdrawal by CRRC Qingdao Sifang Locomotive Co., Ltd. from public procurement following the Commission’s opening of an investigation under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation* <br class='autobr' /> The Commission takes note of the withdrawal by CRRC Qingdao Sifang Locomotive Co., (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2024/the-eu-commission-sends-a-statement-of-objections-over-the-proposed-acquisition" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission sends a Statement of Objections over the proposed acquisition of a stake in an Italian flag carrier by its German counterpart <em>(Deutsche Lufthansa / MEF / ITA)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-03-24T23:00:00Z">25 March 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 290</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-117788 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission sends Statement of Objections over proposed acquisition of a stake in ITA Airways by Lufthansa* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has informed Deutsche Lufthansa AG (‘Lufthansa’) and the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance (‘MEF’) of its preliminary view that their proposed acquisition of (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2024/the-eu-commission-opens-non-compliance-investigations-against-3-big-tech" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens non-compliance investigations against 3 Big Tech companies for allegedly falling short of their gatekeeping obligations under the Digital Markets Act <em>(Alphabet ; Apple ; Meta)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-03-24T23:00:00Z">25 March 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 361</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-117789 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission opens non-compliance investigations against Alphabet, Apple and Meta under the Digital Markets Act* <br class='autobr' /> Today, the Commission has opened non-compliance investigations under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) into Alphabet’s rules on steering in Google Play and self-preferencing on Google (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2024/the-eu-commission-sends-a-statement-of-objections-to-an-insulation-solutions" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission sends a Statement of Objections to an insulation solutions company for providing incorrect, incomplete and misleading information during a merger investigation <em>(Kingspan)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-03-18T23:00:00Z">19 March 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 317</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-117792 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission sends Statement of Objections to Kingspan for providing incorrect, incomplete and misleading information during merger investigation* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has sent a Statement of Objections to Kingspan alleging that the company provided incorrect, incomplete and misleading (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2024/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur1-1b-italian-state-aid-scheme-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €1.1B Italian State aid scheme to support investments in equipment necessary to foster the transition to a net-zero economy</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-03-07T23:00:00Z">8 March 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 122</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-117507 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves €1.1 billion Italian State aid scheme to support investments in equipment necessary to foster the transition to a net-zero economy* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €1.1 billion Italian scheme to support investments for the production of equipment necessary to foster (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2024/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur3b-romanian-state-aid-scheme-to-support-onshore" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €3B Romanian State aid scheme to support onshore wind and solar photovoltaic installations to foster the transition to a net-zero economy</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-03-05T23:00:00Z">6 March 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 89</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-117509 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves €3 billion Romanian State aid scheme to support onshore wind and solar photovoltaic installations to foster the transition to a net-zero economy* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €3 billion (RON 15.22 billion) Romanian scheme to support installations producing (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2024/the-eu-commission-fines-a-big-tech-company-over-eur1-8b-over-abusive-app-store" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines a Big Tech company over €1.8B over abusive app store rules for music streaming providers <em>(Apple App Store)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-03-03T23:00:00Z">4 March 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 214</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-117458 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission fines Apple over €1.8 billion over abusive App store rules for music streaming providers* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has fined Apple over €1.8 billion for abusing its dominant position on the market for the distribution of music streaming apps to iPhone and iPad users (‘iOS users’) (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2024/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur350m-portuguese-state-aid-scheme-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €350M Portuguese State aid scheme to support investments in equipment necessary to foster the transition to a net-zero economy</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-02-29T23:00:00Z">1 March 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 95</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-117443 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves €350 million Portuguese State aid scheme to support investments in equipment necessary to foster the transition to a net-zero economy* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €350 million Portuguese scheme to support investments for the production of equipment necessary to (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2024/the-eu-commission-opens-an-in-depth-state-aid-investigation-into-french" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth State aid investigation into French compensation to maritime transport companies <em>(Corsica Linea / La Méridionale)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-02-22T23:00:00Z">23 February 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 968</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-117330 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission opens in-depth State aid investigation into French compensation to maritime transport companies* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether the public service compensation granted to Corsica Linea and La Méridionale for the provision of maritime (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2024/the-eu-commission-conditionally-clears-a-merger-between-2-international" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger between 2 international transport and logistics companies subject to divestments <em>(Bolloré Logistics / CMA CGM)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-02-22T23:00:00Z">23 February 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 173</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-117333 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission clears acquisition of Bolloré Logistics by CMA CGM, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of Bolloré Logistics SE (‘Bolloré Logistics’) by CMA CGM S.A. (‘CMA CGM’). The approval is conditional upon full (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2024/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur1-3b-german-state-aid-measure-funded-under-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €1.3B German State aid measure funded under the Recovery and Resilience Facility to support a steel manufacturer decarbonise its steel production <em>(ArcelorMittal)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-02-22T23:00:00Z">23 February 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 173</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-117335 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves €1.3 billion German State aid measure funded under Recovery and Resilience Facility to support ArcelorMittal decarbonise its steel production* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €1.3 billion German measure made available in part through the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2024/the-eu-commission-conditionally-approves-a-joint-venture-between-two-mobile" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission conditionally approves a joint venture between 2 mobile network operators in Spain <em>(Orange / MásMóvil)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-02-19T23:00:00Z">20 February 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 138</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-117340 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves joint venture between Orange and MásMóvil in Spain, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed creation of a joint venture by Orange and MásMóvil. The approval is conditional upon full compliance with a (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2024/the-eu-commission-orders-the-recovery-of-eur33-84m-in-incompatible-state-aid" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission orders the recovery of €33.84M in incompatible State aid from an airline <em>(Blue Air)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-02-15T23:00:00Z">16 February 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 946</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-117226 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission orders recovery of €33.84 million in incompatible State aid from Blue Air* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has concluded that Blue Air’s restructuring plan was not capable of restoring the airline’s long-term viability and it is therefore incompatible with EU State aid rules. Romania must (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2024/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur720m-french-state-aid-scheme-to-support-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €720M French State aid scheme to support the forestry sector</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-02-15T23:00:00Z">16 February 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 65</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-117227 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves €720 million French State aid scheme to support forestry sector* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €720 million French scheme to support the forestry sector. The measure will contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the EU’s Common (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2024/the-eu-commission-approves-up-to-eur6-9b-of-state-aid-by-seven-member-states" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves up to €6.9B of State aid by 7 Member States for the third Important Project of Common European Interest in the hydrogen value chain</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-02-14T23:00:00Z">15 February 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 74</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-117228 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves up to €6.9 billion of State aid by seven Member States for the third Important Project of Common European Interest in the hydrogen value chain* <br class='autobr' /> The Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a third Important Project of Common European Interest (‘IPCEI’) to support (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2024/the-eu-commission-closes-the-state-aid-investigation-into-danish-and-swedish" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission closes the State aid investigation into Danish and Swedish public financing of a fixed rail-road link <em>(HH Ferries)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-02-12T23:00:00Z">13 February 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 900</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-117229 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission closes State aid investigation into Danish and Swedish public financing of Øresund fixed rail-road link* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has concluded that the State guarantee model granted by Denmark and Sweden for the construction of the Øresund fixed rail-road link does not constitute (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2024/the-eu-commission-conditionally-approves-the-acquisition-of-a-major-south" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission conditionally approves the acquisition of a major South Korean airline by a rival <em>(Asiana / Korean Air)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-02-12T23:00:00Z">13 February 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 118</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-117230 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves the acquisition of Asiana by Korean Air, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of Asiana Airlines Inc. (’Asiana’) by Korean Air Lines Co., Ltd (’Korean Air’). The approval is conditional upon (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2024/the-eu-commission-closes-market-investigations-into-four-services-owned-by-two" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission closes market investigations into four services owned by two Big Tech firms <em>(iMessage / Bing / Edge / Microsoft Advertising)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-02-12T23:00:00Z">13 February 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 15</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-120195 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission closes market investigations on Microsoft’s and Apple’s services under the Digital Markets Act* <br class='autobr' /> Yesterday, the Commission has adopted decisions closing four market investigations that were launched on 5 September 2023 under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), finding that Apple and (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2024/the-eu-commission-executive-vice-president-vestager-shares-her-remarks-on-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission Executive Vice-President Vestager shares her remarks on the adoption of a revised Market Definition Notice</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-02-07T23:00:00Z">8 February 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 357</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-117119 introduction entry-content"> <p>Remarks by Executive Vice-President Vestager on the adoptions of a revised Market Definition Notice* <br class='autobr' /> "Check against delivery" <br class='autobr' /> Today, the Commission has adopted a new notice on market definition. The new notice updates our guidance on how to define relevant markets when we enforce competition (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2024/the-eu-commission-shares-a-questions-and-answers-document-regarding-the-revised" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission shares a questions and answers document regarding the revised Market Definition Notice for competition cases</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-02-07T23:00:00Z">8 February 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 478</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-117121 introduction entry-content"> <p>The revised Market Definition Notice for competition cases* <br class='autobr' /> 1. Why did the Commission adopt the revised Notice? <br class='autobr' /> Today’s revised guidance is the first revision of the Market Definition Notice (“the Notice”) since its adoption in 1997. Since then, there have been significant societal and (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2024/the-eu-commission-adopts-a-revised-market-definition-notice-for-competition" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission adopts a revised Market Definition Notice for competition cases</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-02-07T23:00:00Z">8 February 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 648</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-117122 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission adopts revised Market Definition Notice for competition cases* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has today adopted a revised Market Definition Notice (“the Notice”). Market definition requires identifying the boundaries of competition between companies when assessing mergers and most (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2024/the-eu-commission-sends-a-statement-of-objections-to-an-electricity-provider" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission sends a Statement of Objections to an electricity provider over predatory pricing in the Greek wholesale electricity market <em>(Public Power Corporation)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-02-06T23:00:00Z">7 February 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 163</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-117123 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission sends Statement of Objections to PPC over predatory pricing in the Greek wholesale electricity market* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has informed the Greek electricity provider Public Power Corporation (‘PPC’) of its preliminary view that it has breached EU antitrust rules by selling (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2024/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur300m-polish-state-aid-scheme-to-alleviate-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €300M Polish State aid scheme to alleviate the social costs of closing coal and lignite-fired power plants and lignite mines</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-02-04T23:00:00Z">5 February 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 76</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-117064 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves €300 million Polish State aid scheme to alleviate social costs of closing coal- and lignite-fired power plants and lignite mines* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State Aid rules, a €300 million Polish scheme to support workers affected by the closure of coal- (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2024/the-eu-commission-welcomes-continued-airline-competition-on-the-routes-from" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission welcomes continued airline competition on the routes from Amsterdam to the US</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-02-04T23:00:00Z">5 February 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 64</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-117065 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission welcomes continued airline competition on the routes from Amsterdam to the US* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission welcomes the positive developments at Amsterdam airport enabling new entrant JetBlue Airways Corporation (‘JetBlue’) to continue operating at the airport over the IATA Summer 2024 (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2024/the-eu-commission-opens-an-in-depth-investigation-to-determine-whether-france-s" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation to determine whether France’s contemplated amendments to an airline’s restructuring plan are in line with State aid rules <em>(Corsair)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-02-04T23:00:00Z">5 February 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 580</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-117066 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission opens State aid in-depth investigation into Corsair amended restructuring plan* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to determine whether France’s contemplated amendments to Corsair’s restructuring plan are in line with EU state aid rules. It does not (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/january-2024/the-eu-commission-opens-an-in-depth-state-aid-investigation-into-swedish-tax" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth State aid investigation into Swedish tax exemption schemes for non-food biogas and bio-propane</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-01-29T23:00:00Z">30 January 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 109</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-117007 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission opens in-depth State aid investigation into Swedish tax exemption schemes for non-food biogas and bio-propane* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether two Swedish tax exemption schemes for non-food-based biogas and bio-propane used for heating (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/january-2024/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur550m-italian-state-aid-scheme-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €550M Italian State aid scheme to support investments for the use of hydrogen in industrial processes to foster the transition to a net-zero economy</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-01-29T23:00:00Z">30 January 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 102</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-117008 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves €550 million Italian State aid scheme to support investments for the use of hydrogen in industrial processes to foster the transition to a net-zero economy* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €550 million Italian scheme to support investments for the use of hydrogen in (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/january-2024/the-eu-commission-approves-eur1b-german-state-aid-schemes-to-improve-animal" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €1B German State aid schemes to improve animal welfare in livestock breeding</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-01-29T23:00:00Z">30 January 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 90</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-117009 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves €1 billion German State aid schemes to improve animal welfare in livestock breeding* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, two German schemes with a total budget of around €1 billion to improve animal welfare standards in breeding of livestock, in (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/january-2024/the-eu-commission-carries-out-unannounced-antitrust-inspections-in-the-tyres" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission carries out unannounced antitrust inspections in the tyres sector</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-01-29T23:00:00Z">30 January 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 208</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-117010 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission carries out unannounced antitrust inspections in the tyres sector* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission is carrying out unannounced inspections at the premises of companies active in the tyres industry in several Member States. <br class='autobr' /> The Commission has concerns that the inspected companies may have (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/january-2024/the-eu-commission-publishes-a-report-providing-an-overview-of-the-enforcement" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission publishes a report providing an overview of the enforcement of competition and merger rules by the Commission and National Competition Authorities in the pharmaceutical sector</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-01-25T23:00:00Z">26 January 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 8764</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-116875 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission report finds active competition enforcement continues to contribute to affordable and innovative medicines* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has published a report providing an overview of the enforcement of EU antitrust and merger rules by the Commission and the national competition (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/january-2024/the-eu-commission-sends-statement-of-objections-to-six-companies-in-the-farmed" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission sends Statement of Objections to six companies in the farmed Atlantic salmon cartel case <em>(Cermaq / Grieg Seafood / Bremnes / Lerøy / Mowi / SalMar)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-01-24T23:00:00Z">25 January 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 130</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-116876 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission sends Statement of Objections to six companies in farmed Atlantic salmon cartel case* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has informed Norwegian salmon producers Cermaq, Grieg Seafood, Bremnes, Lerøy, Mowi and SalMar of its preliminary view that they breached EU antitrust rules by colluding to (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/january-2024/the-eu-commission-opens-an-in-depth-investigation-into-the-proposed-acquisition-116877" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the proposed acquisition of a Spanish airline by an Anglo-Spanish multinational airline <em>(Air Europa / IAG)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-01-23T23:00:00Z">24 January 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 84</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-116877 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission opens in-depth investigation into proposed acquisition of Air Europa by IAG* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of sole control of Air Europa Holding, S.L. (‘Air Europa’) by International (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/january-2024/the-eu-commission-opens-an-in-depth-investigation-into-the-proposed-acquisition" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the proposed acquisition of joint control of an Italian airline by a global full-service carrier and the domestic finance ministry <em>(Deutsche Lufthansa / MEF / ITA)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-01-22T23:00:00Z">23 January 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 212</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-116820 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission opens in-depth investigation into proposed acquisition of stake in ITA Airways by Lufthansa* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of joint control of ITA Airways (‘ITA’) by Deutsche Lufthansa (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/january-2024/the-eu-commission-seeks-feedback-on-commitments-offered-by-a-big-tech-company" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission seeks feedback on commitments offered by a Big Tech company over practices related to its payment services <em>(Apple Pay)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-01-18T23:00:00Z">19 January 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 833</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-116791 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission seeks feedback on commitments offered by Apple over practices related to Apple Pay* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission invites comments on commitments offered by Apple to address competition concerns over access restrictions to the technology used for contactless payments with (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/january-2024/the-eu-commission-accepts-commitments-by-a-spanish-state-owned-rail-incumbent" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission accepts commitments from a Spanish State-owned rail incumbent operator to remedy its refusal to supply real-time data on passenger rail transport services to rival ticketing platforms <em>(Renfe)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-01-16T23:00:00Z">17 January 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 234</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-116792 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission accepts commitments by Renfe opening up competition in online rail ticketing in Spain* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has made commitments by Renfe legally binding under EU antitrust rules. The commitments address the Commission’s preliminary competition concerns relating to Renfe’s (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/january-2024/the-eu-commission-approves-eur1-46b-in-czech-state-aid-to-support-farmers-in" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €1.46B in Czech State aid to support farmers in preventing the spread of poultry and pig diseases</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-01-16T23:00:00Z">17 January 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 118</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-116793 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves €1.46 billion Czech State aid schemes to support prevention of spread of poultry and pig diseases* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, two Czech schemes with a total budget of around €1.46 billion (CZK 35 billion) to support farmers in preventing (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/january-2024/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur126m-romanian-state-aid-scheme-to-support-ports" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €126M Romanian State aid scheme to support ports facing increased trade flows due to Russia’s war against Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-01-10T23:00:00Z">11 January 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 354</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-116740 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves €126 million Romanian State aid scheme to support ports facing increased trade flows due to Russia’s war against Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €126 million Romanian scheme to support investments in ports facing increased trade (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/january-2024/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur2-9b-french-state-aid-scheme-for-supporting" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €2.9B French State aid scheme for supporting investment in green industries to foster the transition towards a net-zero economy</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-01-07T23:00:00Z">8 January 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 122</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-116741 introduction entry-content"> <p>The Commission has approved a €2.9 billion French State aid scheme for supporting investment in green industries to foster the transition towards a net-zero economy* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €2.9 billion French scheme for supporting investment in green industries (tax credit for (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/january-2024/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur902m-german-state-aid-measure-to-support-an" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €902M German State aid measure to support an automobile battery manufacturer in the construction of an electric vehicle battery production plant to foster the transition to a net-zero economy <em>(Northvolt)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2024-01-07T23:00:00Z">8 January 2024</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 126</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-116742 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves €902 million German State aid measure to support Northvolt in the construction of an electric vehicle battery production plant to foster the transition to a net-zero economy* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €902 million German measure to support Northvolt in the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-eur1-3b-french-state-aid-scheme-to-support-non" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €1.3B French State aid scheme to support non-fossil technologies to ensure electricity supply matches demand</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-12-20T23:00:00Z">21 December 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 105</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-116546 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves €1.3 billion French State aid scheme to support non-fossil technologies to ensure electricity supply matches demand* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €1.3 billion French scheme to support the development of non-fossil flexibility (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-eur17-7b-italian-state-aid-scheme-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €17.7B Italian State aid scheme to support development of centralised electricity storage system</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-12-20T23:00:00Z">21 December 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 117</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-116547 introduction entry-content"> <p>The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules a €17.7 billion Italian scheme to support the construction and operation of a centralised electricity storage system. The measure contributes to the achievement of the objectives of the European Green Deal and ’Fit for 55’ package, (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur2-6b-german-state-aid-measure-to-support-a" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €2.6B German State aid measure to support a steel manufacturer to decarbonise its steel production through hydrogen use <em>(Stahl-Holding-Saar)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-12-18T23:00:00Z">19 December 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 101</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-116465 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves €2.6 billion German State aid measure to support Stahl-Holding-Saar decarbonise its steel production through hydrogen use* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €2.6 billion German measure to support SHS Stahl-Holding-Saar GmbH & Co KGaA (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-eur1b-slovak-state-aid-scheme-to-support-investments" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €1B Slovak State aid scheme to support investments in equipment necessary to foster the transition to a net-zero economy</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-12-13T23:00:00Z">14 December 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 67</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-116464 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves €1 billion Slovak State aid scheme to support investments in equipment necessary to foster the transition to a net-zero economy* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €1 billion Slovak scheme to support investments for the production of equipment necessary to foster the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2023/the-eu-commission-adopts-new-general-rules-for-small-amounts-of-state-aid-and" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission adopts new general rules for small amounts of State aid and for services of general economic interest</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-12-12T23:00:00Z">13 December 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 91</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-116403 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission adopts new general rules for small amounts of State aid and for services of general economic interest* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has today adopted two regulations amending the general rules for small amounts of aid (de minimis Regulation) and for small amounts of aid for Services of (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2023/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-between-two-bioscience-firms-subject-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger between 2 bioscience firms subject to a promise to divest the lactase business <em>(Novozymes / Christian Hansen)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-12-11T23:00:00Z">12 December 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 246</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-116404 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission clears Novozymes and Chr. Hansen merger, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed merger between Novozymes A/S (‘Novozymes’) and Christian Hansen A/S (‘Chr. Hansen’). The approval is conditional upon full compliance (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-a-scheme-worth-eur2-6b-to-an-energy-company-for-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a German scheme worth €2.6B to an energy company for the early closure of lignite-fired power plants in Germany <em>(RWE)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-12-10T23:00:00Z">11 December 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 54</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-116402 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves €2.6 billion State aid to RWE for early closure of lignite-fired power plants in Germany* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found a €2.6 billion German support measure in favour of RWE Power AG (‘RWE’) to be in line with EU State aid rules. The aid will compensate RWE for the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-under-state-aid-rules-france-s-plans-to-compensate-a" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves under State aid rules, France’s plans to compensate a postal service company for its universal postal service obligation over the period 2021-2025 <em>(La Poste)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-12-06T23:00:00Z">7 December 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 91</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-116169 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission clears French compensation for La Poste’s universal service obligation* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, France’s plans to compensate La Poste for its universal postal service obligation over the period 2021-2025. <br class='autobr' /> In 2010 La Poste was entrusted with (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2023/the-eu-commission-fines-an-ethanol-producer-eur47-7m-for-participating-in-a" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines an ethanol producer €47.7M for participating in a cartel concerning the wholesale price formation mechanism for ethanol in Europe <em>(Lantmännen)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-12-06T23:00:00Z">7 December 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 170</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-116170 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission fines ethanol producer Lantmännen €47.7 million over ethanol benchmarks cartel* <br class='autobr' /> The Commission has fined Lantmännen ek för and its subsidiary Lantmännen Biorefineries AB (formerly named Lantmännen Agroetanol AB) (together ‘Lantmännen’) around €47.7 million for participating in a (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2023/the-eu-commission-adopts-antitrust-guidelines-for-sustainability-agreements-in" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission adopts antitrust Guidelines for sustainability agreements in agriculture</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-12-06T23:00:00Z">7 December 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 231</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-116171 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission adopts antitrust Guidelines for sustainability agreements in agriculture* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission adopted today Guidelines on how to design sustainability agreements in the field of agriculture (‘Guidelines’) using a novel exclusion from EU competition rules introduced by the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur4-12b-french-state-aid-measure-to-support-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €4.12B French State aid measure to support the rollout of offshore wind energy to foster the transition to a net-zero economy</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-12-06T23:00:00Z">7 December 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 67</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-116172 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves €4.12 billion French State aid measure to support the rollout of offshore wind energy to foster the transition to a net-zero economy* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €4.12 billion French scheme to support the rollout of renewable offshore wind energy to foster the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-up-to-eur1-2b-of-state-aid-by-seven-member-states" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves up to €1.2B of State aid by seven Member States for an Important Project of Common European Interest in cloud and edge computing technologies</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-12-04T23:00:00Z">5 December 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 83</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-116164 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves up to €1.2 billion of State aid by seven Member States for an Important Project of Common European Interest in cloud and edge computing technologies* <br class='autobr' /> The Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, an Important Project of Common European Interest (‘IPCEI’) to support (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2023/the-eu-commission-sends-statement-of-objections-to-six-companies-and-one-trade" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission sends Statement of Objections to six companies and one trade association in automotive starter battery cartel case <em>(Banner / Clarios / Exide / FET / Rombat / Eurobat / Kellen)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-11-29T23:00:00Z">30 November 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 168</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-116112 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission sends Statement of Objections to six companies and one trade association in automotive starter battery cartel case* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has informed automotive starter batteries manufacturers Banner, Clarios (former JC Autobatterie), Exide, FET (and its predecessor Elettra), and (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-eur500m-french-state-aid-scheme-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €500M French State aid scheme to support investments in agriculture</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-11-29T23:00:00Z">30 November 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 64</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-116115 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves €500 million French State aid scheme to support investments in agriculture* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €500 million French scheme to support investments in holding companies active in agricultural primary production. The measure will (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-eur833m-danish-and-swedish-state-aid-measure-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves an €833M Danish and Swedish State aid measure to recapitalise an airline company <em>(SAS)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-11-28T23:00:00Z">29 November 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 57</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-116117 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves €833 million Danish and Swedish State aid measure to recapitalise SAS* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a recapitalisation of SAS amounting to approximately €833 million (SEK 9.5 billion) granted in October 2020. The measure is approved under the State aid COVID (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-eur1-1b-spanish-state-aid-scheme-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €1.1B Spanish State aid scheme to support investments in equipment necessary to foster the transition to a net-zero economy</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-11-27T23:00:00Z">28 November 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 59</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-116118 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves €1.1 billion Spanish State aid scheme to support investments in equipment necessary to foster the transition to a net-zero economy* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €1.1 billion Spanish scheme to support investments for the production of equipment necessary to foster (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2023/eu-commission-approves-re-introduction-of-market-conform-asset-protection" rel="bookmark">EU Commission approves re-introduction of market conform asset protection scheme for banks in Greece</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-11-27T23:00:00Z">28 November 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 62</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-116119 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves re-introduction of market conform asset protection scheme for banks in Greece* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved the re-introduction of a Greek scheme (known as ‘Hercules’) aimed at supporting the reduction of non-performing loans of Greek banks, as it does not involve (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2023/the-eu-commission-sends-a-big-tech-company-a-statement-of-objections-over-its" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission sends a Big Tech company a Statement of Objections over its proposed acquisition of a robot vacuum cleaner manufacturer <em>(Amazon / iRobot)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-11-26T23:00:00Z">27 November 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 229</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-116068 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission sends Amazon Statement of Objections over proposed acquisition of iRobot* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has informed Amazon of its preliminary view that its proposed acquisition of iRobot may restrict competition in the market for robot vacuum cleaners (‘RVCs’). <br class='autobr' /> Amazon provides an (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-an-amendment-to-state-aid-measures-supporting-a" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves an amendment to State aid measures supporting a resolution of a Polish bank <em>(Getin Noble Bank)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-11-23T23:00:00Z">24 November 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 73</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-115873 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves amendment to State aid measures supporting resolution of Polish Getin Noble Bank* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, an amendment to the support measures granted by Poland in the context of the resolution of the Polish Getin Noble Bank S.A. (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2023/the-eu-commission-endorses-hungary-s-eur4-6b-repowereu-chapter-to-complement" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission endorses Hungary’s €4.6B REPowerEU chapter, to complement its recovery and resilience plan</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-11-22T23:00:00Z">23 November 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 83</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-115874 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission endorses Hungary’s €4.6 billion REPowerEU chapter, to complement its recovery and resilience plan* <br class='autobr' /> Today, the Commission has positively assessed Hungary’s modified recovery and resilience plan, which includes a REPowerEU chapter. The plan is now worth €10.4 billion (€6.5 billion in (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur5-7b-italian-state-aid-scheme-under-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €5.7B Italian State aid scheme under the Recovery and Resilience Facility to support renewable energy communities and self-consumers</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-11-21T23:00:00Z">22 November 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 89</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-115875 introduction entry-content"> <p>The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €5.7 billion Italian scheme made available in part through the Recovery and Resilience Facility (’RRF’) to support the production and self-consumption of renewable electricity. The scheme contributes to the EU’s strategic (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2023/the-eu-commission-carries-out-unannounced-inspections-in-the-online-food" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission carries out unannounced inspections in the online food delivery sector</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-11-20T23:00:00Z">21 November 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 1917</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-115839 introduction entry-content"> <p>The European Commission is carrying out unannounced inspections at the premises of companies active in the online ordering and delivery of food, groceries and other consumer goods in two Member States. <br class='autobr' /> The Commission has concerns that the companies concerned may have violated EU antitrust (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2023/the-eu-commission-sends-statement-of-objections-to-a-global-software-company" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission sends statement of objections to a global software company over its proposed acquisition of a software company offering products for interactive product design <em>(Adobe / Figma)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-11-16T23:00:00Z">17 November 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 201</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-115597 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission sends Adobe Statement of Objections over proposed acquisition of Figma* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has informed Adobe of its preliminary view that its proposed acquisition of Figma may reduce competition in the global markets for the supply of interactive product design software and of (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-eur3b-austrian-state-aid-scheme-to-support-companies" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €3B Austrian State aid scheme to support companies facing increased energy costs in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-11-16T23:00:00Z">17 November 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 84</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-115598 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves €3 billion Austrian State aid scheme to support companies facing increased energy costs in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved an approximately €3 billion Austrian scheme to support companies facing increased energy costs in the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur1-7b-italian-state-aid-scheme-under-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €1.7B Italian State aid scheme under the Recovery and Resilience Facility to support agrivoltaic installations</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-11-09T23:00:00Z">10 November 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 107</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-115512 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves €1.7 billion Italian State aid scheme under the Recovery and Resilience Facility to support agrivoltaic installations* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €1.7 billion Italian scheme made available in part through the Recovery and Resilience (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2023/the-eu-commission-consults-member-states-on-a-proposal-for-a-partial-adjustment" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission consults Member States on a proposal for a partial adjustment of the phase-out schedule of the State aid Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework in view of the upcoming winter heating period</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-11-05T23:00:00Z">6 November 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 98</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-115434 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission consults Member States on a proposal for a partial adjustment of the phase-out schedule of the State aid Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework in view of the upcoming winter heating period* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has sent to Member States for consultation a draft proposal to (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-czech-state-aid-scheme-eur742m-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves Czech State aid scheme €742M to support sustainable forest management</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-10-22T22:00:00Z">23 October 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 96</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-115176 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves €742 million Czech State aid scheme to support sustainable forest management* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €742 million (CZK 17.4 billion) Czech scheme to support sustainable forest management. The measure will contribute to the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-the-acquisition-of-a-biotechnology-company-by-a" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves the acquisition of a biotechnology company by a pharmaceutical giant <em>(Seagen / Pfizer)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-10-18T22:00:00Z">19 October 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 140</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-114989 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves acquisition of Seagen by Pfizer* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has unconditionally approved the proposed acquisition of Seagen by Pfizer, under the EU Merger Regulation. The Commission concluded that the transaction would not raise competition concerns in the European Economic (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2023/the-eu-commission-fines-pharma-companies-eur13-4m-in-antitrust-cartel" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines 5 pharmaceutical companies €13.4M as part of a price fixing cartel settlement <em>(Alkaloids of Australia / Boehringer / C2 Pharma...)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-10-18T22:00:00Z">19 October 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 420</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-115010 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission fines pharma companies €13,4 million in antitrust cartel settlement* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has fined Alkaloids of Australia, Alkaloids Corporation, Boehringer, Linnea and Transo-Pharm a total of €13,4 million for participating in a cartel concerning an important pharmaceutical (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2023/the-eu-commission-carries-out-unannounced-antitrust-inspections-in-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission carries out unannounced antitrust inspections in the construction chemicals sector</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-10-16T22:00:00Z">17 October 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 286</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-114992 introduction entry-content"> <p>The EU Commission carries out unannounced antitrust inspections in the construction chemicals sector* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission is carrying out unannounced antitrust inspections at the premises of companies active in the construction chemicals sector in several Member States. <br class='autobr' /> The Commission (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur24m-romanian-state-aid-scheme-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €24M Romanian State aid scheme to support investments in sea and inland ports in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-10-12T22:00:00Z">13 October 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 79</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-114716 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves €24 million Romanian State aid scheme to support investments in sea and inland ports in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved an up to €24 million Romanian scheme (RON 118,6 million) to support investments in sea and inland ports (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2023/the-eu-commission-orders-a-biotech-company-to-unwind-its-completed-acquisition" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission orders a biotech company to unwind its completed acquisition of a healthcare company developing cancer tests <em>(Illumina / Grail)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-10-11T22:00:00Z">12 October 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 199</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-114719 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission orders Illumina to unwind its completed acquisition of GRAIL* <br class='autobr' /> Today, the European Commission has adopted, under the EU Merger Regulation (‘EUMR’), restorative measures requiring Illumina to unwind its completed acquisition of GRAIL, following the Commission’s decision to prohibit (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-eur400m-bulgarian-state-aid-measure-to-support-a" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €400M Bulgarian State aid measure to support a public supplier of natural gas in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine <em>(Bulgargaz)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-10-09T22:00:00Z">10 October 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 120</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-114737 introduction entry-content"> <p>The European Commission has approved an around €400 million (BGN 800 million) Bulgarian measure to support the public supplier of natural gas in Bulgaria, Bulgargaz EAD, in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine. The measure was approved under the State aid Temporary Crisis Framework, (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2023/the-eu-commission-declines-to-extend-antitrust-block-exemption-for-liner" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission declines to extend antitrust block exemption for liner shipping consortia</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-10-09T22:00:00Z">10 October 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 137</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-114738 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission decides not to extend antitrust block exemption for liner shipping consortia* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has decided not to extend the EU legal framework which exempts liner shipping consortia from EU antitrust rules (Consortia Block Exemption Regulation or ‘CBER’). The Commission has (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur100m-italian-scheme-to-support-the-production" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €100M Italian scheme to support the production of electrolysers to foster the transition to a net-zero economy</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-10-08T22:00:00Z">9 October 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 68</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-114715 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €100 million Italian scheme to support the production of electrolysers to foster the transition to a net-zero economy* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €100 million Italian scheme to support the production of electrolysers to foster the transition to a (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-a-french-scheme-to-support-investments-in-the-use-of" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €300M French scheme to support investments in the use of solid recovered fuels to foster the transition to a net-zero economy</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-10-05T22:00:00Z">6 October 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 98</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-114556 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €300 million French scheme to support investments in the use of solid recovered fuels to foster the transition to a net-zero economy* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €300 million French scheme to support companies investing in the use of solid recovered (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-a-czech-scheme-to-support-the-decarbonisation-and" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a Czech scheme to support the decarbonisation and energy efficiency of industrial processes to foster the transition to a net-zero economy</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-10-05T22:00:00Z">6 October 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 107</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-114557 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €2.5 billion Czech scheme to support the decarbonisation and energy efficiency of industrial processes to foster the transition to a net-zero economy* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €2.5 billion (60 billion CZK) Czech scheme to help manufacturing (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-a-polish-scheme-to-support-energy-intensive" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a Polish scheme to support energy-intensive companies under the State aid Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-10-05T22:00:00Z">6 October 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 115</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-114558 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €1.2 billion Polish scheme to support energy-intensive companies in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €1.2 billion (PLN 5.5 billion) Polish scheme to support energy-intensive companies facing increased energy (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur910m-italian-scheme-under-the-recovery-and" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €910M Italian scheme under the Recovery and Resilience Facility to support agro-industrial development</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-10-03T22:00:00Z">4 October 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 74</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-114559 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €910 million Italian scheme under the Recovery and Resilience Facility to support agro-industrial development* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €910 million Italian scheme made available in part through the Recovery and Resilience (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur193m-lithuanian-scheme-to-support-offshore-wind" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €193M Lithuanian scheme to support offshore wind farms to foster the transition to a net-zero economy</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-10-03T22:00:00Z">4 October 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 203</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-114560 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €193 million Lithuanian scheme to support offshore wind farms to foster the transition to a net-zero economy* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €193 million Lithuanian scheme to support offshore wind farms to foster the transition towards a net-zero economy, (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-modifications-to-the-belgian-capacity-mechanism-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves modifications to the Belgian capacity mechanism to safeguard the security of electricity supply</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-09-28T22:00:00Z">29 September 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 89</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-114390 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves modifications to Belgian capacity mechanism* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, modifications to the Belgian capacity mechanism to safeguard security of electricity supply. The modifications will make the capacity mechanism more (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2023/the-eu-commission-calls-for-greater-market-access-and-fair-competition-at-eu" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission calls for greater market access and fair competition at EU-China high-level dialogue</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-09-24T22:00:00Z">25 September 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 155</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-114328 introduction entry-content"> <p>EU calls for greater market access and fair competition at EU-China High-Level Dialogue* <br class='autobr' /> European Commission Executive Vice-President, Valdis Dombrovskis, and Vice Premier of the State Council, He Lifeng, co-chaired today the 10th EU-China High-level Economic and Trade Dialogue (HED). The HED (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2023/the-eu-commission-prohibits-the-proposed-acquisition-of-a-global-online-travel" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission prohibits the proposed acquisition of a global online travel agency service platform by a rival <em>(Booking.com / eTraveli)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-09-24T22:00:00Z">25 September 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 227</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-114329 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission prohibits proposed acquisition of eTraveli by Booking* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has prohibited, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of Flugo Group Holdings AB (‘eTraveli’) by Booking Holdings (‘Booking’). The acquisition would have allowed Booking to (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2023/the-eu-commission-re-imposes-a-eur376-36m-fine-on-a-semiconductor-chip" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission re-imposes a €376.36M fine on a semiconductor chip manufacturer for anticompetitive practices in the market for computer chips <em>(Intel)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-09-21T22:00:00Z">22 September 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 296</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-114255 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission re-imposes €376.36 million fine on Intel for anticompetitive practices in the market for computer chips* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has re-imposed a fine of around €376.36 million on Intel for a previously established abuse of dominant position in the market for computer (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2023/the-eu-commission-fines-a-defence-company-eur1-2m-for-participating-in-a-cartel" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines a defence company €1.2M for participating in a cartel concerning the sale of military hand grenades <em>(Diehl / RUAG)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-09-20T22:00:00Z">21 September 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 259</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-114256 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission fines defence company €1.2 million in cartel settlement* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has fined defence company Diehl €1.2 million for participating in a cartel concerning the sale of military hand grenades together with its rival RUAG. Both companies admitted their (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2023/the-eu-commission-carries-out-unannounced-inspections-at-the-premises-of-a" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission carries out unannounced inspections at the premises of a company active in the market for cardiovascular applications</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-09-18T22:00:00Z">19 September 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 287</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-114257 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission carries out unannounced inspections in the medical devices sector* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission is carrying out unannounced inspections at the premises of a company active in medical devices for cardiovascular applications. <br class='autobr' /> The Commission has concerns that the inspected (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2023/the-eu-commission-designates-six-gatekeepers-under-the-digital-markets-act" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission designates six gatekeepers under the Digital Markets Act <em>(Alphabet / Amazon / Apple / ByteDance / Meta / Microsoft)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-09-05T22:00:00Z">6 September 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 475</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-113966 introduction entry-content"> <p>The European Commission has today designated, for the first time, six gatekeepers - Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, ByteDance, Meta, Microsoft - under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). In total, 22 core platform services provided by gatekeepers have been designated. The six gatekeepers will now have six (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-an-eur800m-czech-scheme-to-support-companies-facing" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves an €800M Czech scheme to support companies facing increased energy costs</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-08-22T22:00:00Z">23 August 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 97</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-113837 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €800 million Czech scheme to support companies facing increased energy costs in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved an approximately €800 million (CZK 19 billion) Czech scheme to support companies affected by (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-eur6-5b-german-scheme-to-address-the-risk-of-carbon" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €6.5B German scheme to address the risk of carbon leakage from higher fuel prices resulting from the German fuel emission trading system</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-08-09T22:00:00Z">10 August 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 110</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-113639 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €6.5 billion German scheme to address carbon leakage risk for energy-intensive companies resulting from national fuel emission trading system* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €6.5 billion German scheme to partially compensate (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-eur26-7m-spanish-measure-aimed-at-upgrading-and" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €26.7M Spanish measure aimed at upgrading and extending the lifetime and operation of a refinery in Seville <em>(Cobre Las Cruces)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-08-08T22:00:00Z">9 August 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 87</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-113596 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €26.7 million Spanish measure to support the upgrade of Cobre Las Cruces’ refinery* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €26.7 million Spanish measure to support Cobre Las Cruces S.A. (‘CLC’) in upgrading its refinery in Gerena, (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-eur1-5b-french-measure-to-support-researching-and" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €1.5B French measure to support researching and developing innovative batteries for electric vehicles <em>(ProLogium)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-08-02T22:00:00Z">3 August 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 139</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-113513 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €1.5 billion French measure to support ProLogium in researching and developing innovative batteries for electric vehicles* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €1.5 billion French measure to support ProLogium Technologies (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2023/the-eu-commission-issues-a-statement-of-objections-to-a-french-fashion-company" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission issues a Statement of Objections to a French fashion company and its licensee over distribution and licensing practices for clothing <em>(Pierre Cardin / Ahlers)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-07-30T22:00:00Z">31 July 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 294</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-113514 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission sends Statement of Objections to Pierre Cardin and its licensee Ahlers over distribution and licensing practices for clothing* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has informed Pierre Cardin and its licensee Ahlers of its preliminary view that the companies may have breached EU (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-a-dutch-scheme-worth-eur246m-to-support-renewable" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a Dutch scheme worth €246M to support renewable hydrogen production</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-07-27T22:00:00Z">28 July 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 88</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-113441 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €246 million Dutch scheme to support renewable hydrogen production <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €246 million Dutch scheme to support the production of renewable hydrogen. The measure aims to contribute to the development of (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-a-hungarian-scheme-worth-eur2-36b-to-accelerate" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a Hungarian scheme worth €2.36B to accelerate investments in strategic sectors to foster the transition to a net-zero economy</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-07-27T22:00:00Z">28 July 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 96</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-113442 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €2.36 billion Hungarian scheme for accelerated investments in strategic sectors to foster the transition to a net-zero economy* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €2.36 billion (approximately HUF 880 billion) Hungarian scheme for accelerated investments in (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur28-8m-austrian-measure-to-support-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €28.8M Austrian measure to support the modernisation of penicillin production in Tyrol <em>(Sandoz)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-07-26T22:00:00Z">27 July 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 98</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-113438 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €28.8 million Austrian measure to support the modernisation of Sandoz’s penicillin production in Tyrol* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €28.8 million Austrian measure to support the modernisation of Sandoz GmbH (‘Sandoz’) (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2023/the-eu-commission-launches-an-investigation-into-a-big-tech-company-for-alleged" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission launches an investigation into a Big Tech company for alleged tying of its communication and collaboration product to its workspace tools <em>(Microsoft)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-07-26T22:00:00Z">27 July 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 203</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-113439 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission opens investigation into possible anticompetitive practices by Microsoft regarding Teams* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened a formal investigation to assess whether Microsoft may have breached EU competition rules by tying or bundling its communication and collaboration (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-a-german-scheme-worth-eur40m-to-support-an-on-shore" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a German scheme worth €40M to support an on-shore liquefied natural gas terminal</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-07-26T22:00:00Z">27 July 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 83</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-113440 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €40 million German support for on-shore LNG terminal in Brunsbüttel* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €40 million German support measure for the construction and operation of a new land-based liquefied natural gas (‘LNG’) terminal (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur5b-czech-scheme-to-support-energy-producers-in" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €5B Czech scheme to support energy producers in the context of the Russia’s war against Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-07-25T22:00:00Z">26 July 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 64</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-113437 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €5 billion Czech scheme to support energy producers in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €5 billion (CZK 125 billion) Czech scheme to support large energy producers in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine. (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2023/the-eu-commission-initiates-a-formal-investigation-to-determine-whether-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission initiates a formal investigation to determine whether the acquisition of a major media group with significant publishing operations by a rival violates the notification requirement and “standstill obligation” set out in the EU Merger Regulation <em>(Vivendi / Lagardère)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-07-24T22:00:00Z">25 July 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 213</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-113436 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission opens formal investigation for possible breach of notification requirement, standstill obligation and clearance conditions and obligations in Vivendi/Lagardère transaction* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has decided to open a formal investigation to determine whether, when (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-a-german-eur550m-direct-grant-and-conditional" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a German €550M direct grant and conditional payment mechanism of up to €1.45B to support a steel manufacturer in decarbonising its steel production and accelerating renewable hydrogen uptake <em>(ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-07-19T22:00:00Z">20 July 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 90</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-113247 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves German €550 million direct grant and conditional payment mechanism of up to €1.45 billion to support ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe in decarbonising its steel production and accelerating renewable hydrogen uptake* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur89-5m-italian-measure-under-the-recovery-and" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €89.5M Italian measure under the Recovery and Resilience Facility to support a photovoltaic panel factory’s solar panel plant expansion <em>(3Sun)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-07-19T22:00:00Z">20 July 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 80</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-113252 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €89.5 million Italian measure under Recovery and Resilience Facility to support 3Sun’s solar panel plant expansion* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €89.5 million Italian measure made available through the Recovery and Resilience (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur850m-french-measure-to-support-a-multinational" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €850M French measure to support a multinational steel manufacturer to decarbonise its steel production <em>(ArcelorMittal)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-07-19T22:00:00Z">20 July 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 84</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-113253 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €850 million French measure to support ArcelorMittal decarbonise its steel production* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €850 million French measure to support ArcelorMittal France (‘ArcelorMittal’) in partially decarbonising its (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur3b-german-scheme-to-support-private-investments" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €3B German scheme to support private investments in strategic goods to foster the transition to a net-zero economy</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-07-18T22:00:00Z">19 July 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 119</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-113251 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €3 billion German scheme to support private investments in strategic goods to foster the transition to a net-zero economy* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €3 billion German scheme to support private investments in specific strategic goods needed to foster (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2023/the-eu-commission-refers-estonia-to-the-court-of-justice-for-failing-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission refers Estonia to the Court of Justice for failing to transpose the ECN+ Directive</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-07-13T22:00:00Z">14 July 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 202</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-113182 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission decides to refer ESTONIA to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to transpose ECN+ Directive* <br class='autobr' /> Today, the Commission decided to refer Estonia to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to fully transpose the ECN+ Directive (Directive (EU) (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2023/the-eu-commission-clears-the-acquisition-of-a-visualisation-software-provider" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears the acquisition of a visualisation software provider by a hardware company subject to conditions regarding interoperability and source code access <em>(VMware / Broadcom)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-07-11T22:00:00Z">12 July 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 158</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-113187 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission clears acquisition of VMware by Broadcom, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of VMware by Broadcom. The approval is conditional upon full compliance with the commitments offered by Broadcom. (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2023/the-eu-commission-fines-two-biotech-companies-the-maximum-permitted-fine-of-10" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines two biotech companies the maximum permitted fine of 10% of their global turnover, €432M, for breaching the standstill obligation <em>(Illumina / Grail)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-07-11T22:00:00Z">12 July 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 255</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-113188 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission fines Illumina and GRAIL for implementing their acquisition without prior merger control approval* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has fined Illumina and GRAIL approximately €432 million and €1,000 respectively, for implementing their proposed merger before approval by the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2023/the-eu-commission-adopts-new-rules-for-implementing-the-foreign-subsidies" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission adopts new rules for implementing the Foreign Subsidies Regulation</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-07-09T22:00:00Z">10 July 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 166</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-113183 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission adopts rules for implementing the Foreign Subsidies Regulation* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has adopted today the rules for implementing the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (‘FSR’). The Implementing Regulation details procedural aspects of the implementation of the FSR. It also contains (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-the-modification-of-a-dutch-scheme-to-reduce" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves the modification of a Dutch scheme to reduce greenhouse gas emissions</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-07-09T22:00:00Z">10 July 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 116</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-113186 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves modification of Dutch scheme to reduce greenhouse gas emissions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, the modification of a Dutch scheme to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The scheme will further contribute to achieving the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-a-spanish-scheme-worth-eur350m-under-the-recovery" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a Spanish scheme worth €350M under the Recovery and Resilience Facility for developing electricity storage facilities</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-07-06T22:00:00Z">7 July 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 79</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-113087 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €350 million Spanish scheme under Recovery and Resilience Facility for developing electricity storage facilities* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €350 million Spanish scheme, made available through the Recovery and Resilience (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2023/the-eu-commission-prolongs-the-possibility-to-grant-operating-aid-to-certain" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission prolongs the possibility to grant operating aid to certain regional airports</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-07-06T22:00:00Z">7 July 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 92</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-113088 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission prolongs the possibility to grant operating aid to certain regional airports* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has prolonged the possibility of granting operating aid to certain regional airports under the 2014 Guidelines on State aid to airports and airlines until 4 April 2027. (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2023/the-eu-commission-opens-an-in-depth-investigation-into-the-proposed-acquisition" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the proposed acquisition of a robot vacuum cleaner manufacturer by a Big Tech firm <em>(iRobot / Amazon)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-07-05T22:00:00Z">6 July 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 142</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-113086 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into the proposed acquisition of iRobot by Amazon* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of iRobot by Amazon. The Commission is concerned that the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2023/the-eu-commission-opens-an-in-depth-investigation-into-a-danish-and-swedish" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into a Danish and Swedish scheme worth €1B to recapitalise a Scandinavian airline in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic <em>(SAS)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-07-03T22:00:00Z">4 July 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 89</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-113065 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission opens in-depth investigation into €1 billion Danish and Swedish support measure to recapitalise SAS in context of coronavirus pandemic* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether a Danish and Swedish recapitalisation measure of (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2023/the-eu-commission-clears-the-acquisition-of-a-retail-measurement-service" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears the acquisition of a retail measurement service provider by a rival subject to a divestment commitment <em>(Advent / GfK)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-07-03T22:00:00Z">4 July 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 94</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-113066 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission clears Advent’s acquisition of GfK subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of GfK by Advent. The approval is conditional upon full compliance with the commitments offered by Advent. <br class='autobr' /> Advent, (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2023/the-eu-commission-objects-to-a-proposed-joint-venture-between-two-major" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission objects to a proposed joint venture between two major international telecoms in Spain <em>(Orange / MasMovil)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-06-26T22:00:00Z">27 June 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 142</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-113001 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission sends Orange and MasMovil Statement of Objections over their proposed joint venture in Spain* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has informed Orange and MasMovil of its preliminary view that their proposed joint venture may reduce competition in the retail supply of mobile and fixed (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2023/the-eu-commission-seeks-feedback-on-the-commitments-offered-by-the-spanish" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission seeks feedback on the commitments offered by the Spanish State-owned rail operator over its refusal to supply real-time data to rival ticketing platforms in the online ticket market <em>(Renfe)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-06-25T22:00:00Z">26 June 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 191</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-113000 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission seeks feedback on commitments offered by Renfe over possible anticompetitive practices in online rail ticketing in Spain* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission invites comments on commitments offered by Renfe to address competition concerns over its alleged refusal to supply full (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-a-belgian-measure-worth-eur280m-to-support-a-steel" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a Belgian measure worth €280M to support a steel-maker in its efforts to decarbonise <em>(ArcelorMittal)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-06-21T22:00:00Z">22 June 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 109</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-112943 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €280 million Belgian measure to support ArcelorMittal decarbonise its steel production* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €280 million Belgian measure to support ArcelorMittal Belgium (‘ArcelorMittal’) in partially decarbonising (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-a-hungarian-scheme-worth-eur1-1b-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a Hungarian scheme worth €1.1B to support electricity storage facilities to foster the transition to a net-zero economy</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-06-20T22:00:00Z">21 June 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 96</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-112944 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €1.1 billion Hungarian scheme to support electricity storage facilities to foster the transition to a net-zero economy* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €1.1 billion (approximately HUF 436 billion) Hungarian scheme to support electricity storage facilities (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur718m-czech-scheme-to-support-companies-in-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €718M Czech scheme to support companies in the heat sector in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-06-18T22:00:00Z">19 June 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 77</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-112900 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €718 million Czech scheme to support companies in the heat sector in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved an approximately €718 million (CZK 17 billion) Czech scheme to support companies affected by increased heat (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur680m-spanish-scheme-under-the-recovery-and" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €680M Spanish scheme under the Recovery and Resilience Facility to support the roll out of 5G mobile networks in rural areas</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-06-14T22:00:00Z">15 June 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 118</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-112879 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €680 million Spanish scheme under the Recovery and Resilience Facility to support roll out of 5G mobile networks in rural areas* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €680 million Spanish scheme made available through the Recovery and (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2023/the-eu-commission-sends-a-statement-of-objection-to-a-big-tech-company-over" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission sends a Statement of Objections to a Big Tech company over abusive practices in online advertising technology <em>(Google ad tech)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-06-13T22:00:00Z">14 June 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 345</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-112880 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission sends Statement of Objections to Google over abusive practices in online advertising technology* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has informed Google of its preliminary view that the company breached EU antitrust rules by distorting competition in the advertising technology (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2023/the-eu-commission-clears-the-acquisition-of-a-major-media-group-with" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears the acquisition of a major media group with significant publishing operations by a rival, subject to remedies <em>(Vivendi / Lagardère)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-06-08T22:00:00Z">9 June 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 217</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-112812 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission clears acquisition of Lagardère by Vivendi, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of Lagardère by Vivendi. The Commission’s decision is conditional upon full compliance with the commitments (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2023/the-eu-commission-sends-an-online-hotel-booking-platform-a-statement-of" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission sends an online hotel booking platform a Statement of Objections over its proposed acquisition of an online flight booking platform <em>(Booking.com / eTraveli)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-06-08T22:00:00Z">9 June 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 180</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-112813 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission sends Booking Statement of Objections over proposed acquisition of eTraveli* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has informed Booking Holdings (‘Booking’) of its preliminary view that its proposed acquisition of Flugo Group Holdings AB (‘eTraveli’) may allow Booking to strengthen its (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-up-to-eur8-1b-of-public-support-by-fourteen-member" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves up to €8.1B of public support by fourteen Member States for an Important Project of Common European Interest in microelectronics and communication technologies</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-06-07T22:00:00Z">8 June 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 116</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-112814 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves up to €8.1 billion of public support by fourteen Member States for an Important Project of Common European Interest in microelectronics and communication technologies* <br class='autobr' /> The Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, an Important Project of Common European (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2023/the-eu-commission-carries-out-unannounced-inspections-at-the-premises-of" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission carries out unannounced inspections at the premises of companies active in the synthetic turf sector</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-06-06T22:00:00Z">7 June 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 97</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-115604 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission carries out unannounced inspections in the synthetic turf sector* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission is carrying out unannounced inspections at the premises of companies active in the synthetic turf industry in several Member States. <br class='autobr' /> The Commission has concerns that the inspected (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2023/the-eu-commission-adopts-new-horizontal-block-exemption-regulations-and" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission adopts new Horizontal Block Exemption Regulations and Horizontal Guidelines</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-05-31T22:00:00Z">1 June 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 783</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-112778 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission adopts new Horizontal Block Exemption Regulations and Horizontal Guidelines* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has today adopted revised Horizontal Block Exemption Regulations on Research and Development (‘R&D’) and Specialisation agreements (‘HBERs’), accompanied by revised (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-a-merger-between-two-swiss-banks-and-permits-a" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a merger between two Swiss banks and permits a derogation from the standstill obligation <em>(Credit Suisse / UBS)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-05-24T22:00:00Z">25 May 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 151</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-112716 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission approves the merger between Credit Suisse and UBS* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved unconditionally, under the EU Merger Regulation, the merger between Credit Suisse and UBS. The Commission concluded that the transaction would not raise competition concerns in the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2023/the-eu-commission-unconditionally-clears-the-acquisition-of-a-provider-of-two" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission unconditionally clears the acquisition of a provider of ‘two-way’ satellite-based communication services by a rival following an in-depth investigation <em>(Viasat / Inmarsat)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-05-24T22:00:00Z">25 May 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 165</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-112717 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission clears Viasat’s acquisition of Inmarsat* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved unconditionally, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of Inmarsat by Viasat. The Commission concluded that the merger would not raise competition concerns in the European (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-a-polish-scheme-worth-eur1b-to-support-agricultural" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a Polish scheme worth €1B to support agricultural producers in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-05-22T22:00:00Z">23 May 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 68</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-112698 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €1 billion Polish scheme to support agricultural producers in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved an approximately €1 billion (PLN 4.7 billion) Polish scheme to support the liquidity of agricultural producers in the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2023/the-eu-commission-clears-an-acquisition-application-of-slovenia-s-second" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission conditionally clears the acquisition between Slovenia’s second- and third-largest retail fuel supplier <em>(OMV Slovenija / MOL)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-05-16T22:00:00Z">17 May 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 137</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-112639 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission clears acquisition of OMV Slovenija by MOL, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of OMV Slovenija by MOL. The approval is conditional on the divesture of 39 fuel stations in Slovenia to the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur1-3b-polish-scheme-to-support-agricultural" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €1.3B Polish scheme to support agricultural producers’ payments of insurance premiums to cover adverse climatic events</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-05-15T22:00:00Z">16 May 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 108</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-112574 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €1.3 billion Polish scheme to support agricultural producers’ payments of insurance premiums to cover adverse climatic events* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €1.3 billion Polish scheme to support agricultural producers to pay (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2023/the-eu-commission-conditionally-approves-the-acquisition-of-a-leading-video" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission conditionally approves the acquisition of a leading video game publisher by a Big Tech company <em>(Microsoft / Activision Blizzard)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-05-14T22:00:00Z">15 May 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 258</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-112575 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission clears acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard (‘Activision’) by Microsoft. The approval is conditional on full compliance (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2023/the-eu-commission-sends-a-statement-of-objections-to-a-korean-airline-over-its" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission sends a Statement of Objections to a Korean airline over its proposed acquisition of a rival <em>(Korean Air / Asiana)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-05-14T22:00:00Z">15 May 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 69</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-112638 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission sends Korean Air Statement of Objections over proposed acquisition of Asiana* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has informed Korean Air of its preliminary view that its proposed acquisition of Asiana may restrict competition in the markets for passenger and cargo air transport (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-danish-measures-to-support-new-export-and-investment" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves Danish measures to support new export and investment fund</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-05-11T22:00:00Z">12 May 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 76</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-112544 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves Danish measures to support new export and investment fund* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, Danish measures to set-up Denmark’s Export and Investment Fund (‘the Fund’), with a total estimated value of over €4 billion. The Fund aims (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-eur837m-spanish-scheme-to-support-the-production-of" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €837M Spanish scheme to support the production of batteries for electric and connected vehicles to foster the transition to a net-zero economy</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-05-10T22:00:00Z">11 May 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 112</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-112545 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €837 million Spanish scheme to support the production of batteries for electric and connected vehicles to foster the transition to a net-zero economy* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €837 million Spanish scheme to support the production of batteries for (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-eur2-6b-swedish-scheme-to-support-companies-in-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €2.6B Swedish scheme to support companies in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-05-04T22:00:00Z">5 May 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 71</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-112543 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €2.6 billion Swedish scheme to support companies in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €2.6 billion (SEK 29 billion) Swedish scheme to support companies active in southern Sweden in the context of Russia’s war (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2023/the-eu-commission-clears-the-acquisition-of-an-aluminium-producer-by-a-supplier" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission unconditionally clears the acquisition of an aluminium producer by a supplier of aluminium foundry alloys following an in-depth investigation <em>(Norsk Hydro / Alumetal)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-05-03T22:00:00Z">4 May 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 211</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-112396 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission clears Hydro’s acquisition of Alumetal* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved unconditionally, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of Alumetal by Norsk Hydro. The Commission concluded that the merger would not raise competition concerns in the European (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-eur1-47b-dutch-schemes-to-reduce-nitrogen-deposition" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €1.47B Dutch schemes to reduce nitrogen deposition in nature conservation areas</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-05-01T22:00:00Z">2 May 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 127</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-112397 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €1.47 billion Dutch schemes to reduce nitrogen deposition on nature conservation areas* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, two Dutch schemes with a total budget of around €1.47 billion to reduce nitrogen deposition on nature (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2023/the-eu-commission-initiates-a-new-investigation-to-assess-possible" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission initiates a new investigation to assess possible anticompetitive practices in the online rail ticketing market <em>(Renfe)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-04-27T22:00:00Z">28 April 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 251</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-112363 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission opens investigation into possible anticompetitive practices by Renfe in online rail ticketing* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened a formal investigation to assess whether Renfe may have abused its dominant position in the Spanish passenger rail transport market by (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur7-4b-french-measure-to-support-the-construction" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €7.4B French measure to support the construction and operation of a microchips manufacturing facility <em>(STMicroelectronics / GlobalFoundries)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-04-27T22:00:00Z">28 April 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 117</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-112364 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves French measure to support STMicroelectronics and GlobalFoundries to set up new microchips plant* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a French aid measure to support STMicroelectronics (‘ST’) and GlobalFoundries (‘GF’) in the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-the-prolonged-and-amended-spanish-and-portuguese" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves the prolonged and amended Spanish and Portuguese measure to lower electricity prices in the Iberian market amid the ongoing energy crisis</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-04-24T22:00:00Z">25 April 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 99</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-112249 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves prolonged and amended Spanish and Portuguese measure to lower electricity prices amid energy crisis* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under State aid rules, the prolongation and amendments of a Spanish and Portuguese measure aimed at reducing the wholesale (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-eur401m-czech-scheme-to-promote-green-district" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €401M Czech scheme to promote green district heating</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-04-20T22:00:00Z">21 April 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 113</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-112205 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €401 million Czech scheme to promote green district heating* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €401 million Czech scheme to promote green district heating based on renewable energy and waste heat. The measure will contribute to the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2023/the-eu-commission-adopts-a-package-to-further-simplify-its-procedures-for" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission adopts a package to further simplify its procedures for reviewing concentrations under the Merger Regulation</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-04-19T22:00:00Z">20 April 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 162</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-112201 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission further cuts red tape for merging businesses* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has today adopted a package to further simplify its procedures for reviewing concentrations under the EU Merger Regulation. The package includes: (i) a revised Merger Implementing Regulation (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2023/the-eu-commission-confirms-unannounced-inspections-of-some-businesses-in-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission confirms unannounced inspections of some businesses in the fashion sector over concerns that the companies concerned may have violated competition law provisions that prohibit cartels and restrictive business practices</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-04-17T22:00:00Z">18 April 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 218</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-112202 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission confirms unannounced inspections in the fashion sector* <br class='autobr' /> On 18 April 2023, the European Commission has started unannounced inspections at the premises of companies active in the fashion industry in several Member States. In parallel, the Commission has sent out formal (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2023/the-eu-commission-extends-the-motor-vehicle-block-exemption-regulation-for-five" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission extends the Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulation for five years and updates the Supplementary Guidelines for the vehicle industry</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-04-16T22:00:00Z">17 April 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 147</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-112203 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission prolongs Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulation and updates the Supplementary Guidelines* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has prolonged the Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulation (‘MVBER’) for five years, meaning that it will now be applicable until 31 May 2028. It has also (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2023/the-eu-commission-opens-an-in-depth-investigation-into-romanian-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into Romanian support measures in favour of an airline <em>(Blue Air)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-04-16T22:00:00Z">17 April 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 79</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-112204 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission opens in-depth investigation into Romanian support measures in favour of Blue Air* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether certain Romanian support measures in favour of the airline Blue Air Aviation (‘Blue Air’) are in line with EU (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-eur1b-hungarian-scheme-to-support-companies-facing" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €1B Hungarian scheme to support companies facing increased energy costs in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-04-12T22:00:00Z">13 April 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 68</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-112122 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €1 billion Hungarian scheme to support companies facing increased energy costs in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €1 billion (approximately HUF 379 billion) Hungarian scheme to support companies facing increased (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-eur1-4b-dutch-scheme-to-support-energy-intensive" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €1.4B Dutch scheme to support energy-intensive companies in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-04-12T22:00:00Z">13 April 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 65</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-112123 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €1.4 billion Dutch scheme to support energy-intensive companies in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €1.4 billion Dutch scheme to support energy-intensive small and medium-sized enterprises (‘SMEs’) facing (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2023/the-eu-commission-sends-a-statement-of-objections-to-a-hardware-manufacturer" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission sends a statement of objections to a hardware manufacturer regarding its proposed acquisition of a software provider over fears that permitting the deal would restrict competition <em>(VMware / Broadcom)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-04-11T22:00:00Z">12 April 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 108</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-112124 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission sends Broadcom Statement of Objections over proposed acquisition of VMware* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has informed Broadcom of its preliminary view that its proposed acquisition of VMware may restrict competition in the market for certain hardware components which (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-eur158m-polish-measure-to-support-a-petroleum" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €158M Polish measure to support a petroleum company’s special purpose vehicle in the production of renewable hydrogen to support the green transition <em>(PKN Orlen / Lotos)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-04-11T22:00:00Z">12 April 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 193</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-112125 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €158 million Polish measure to support LOTOS Green H2 in the production of renewable hydrogen* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €158 million Polish measure to support LOTOS Green H2 sp. z o.o, a special purpose vehicle ultimately (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2023/the-eu-commission-updates-guidance-for-measures-to-support-the-green-transition" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission updates guidance for measures to support the green transition</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-04-03T22:00:00Z">4 April 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 210</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-112035 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission updates guidance for measures to support the green transition* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has published today updated State aid guiding templates to assist Member States in designing measures, which will be included in their national Recovery and Resilience Plans (‘RRPs’), (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-eur450m-italian-scheme-to-support-the-production-of" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €450M Italian scheme to support the production of renewable hydrogen to foster the transition to a net-zero economy</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-04-02T22:00:00Z">3 April 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 130</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-112034 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €450 million Italian scheme to support the production of renewable hydrogen to foster the transition to a net-zero economy* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €450 million Italian scheme to support the production of renewable hydrogen with the aim to foster (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2023/the-eu-commission-opens-an-in-depth-investigation-into-the-proposed-joint" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the proposed joint venture between two telecoms in the Spanish market for the retail supply of mobile and fixed broadband services <em>(Orange / MasMovil)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-04-02T22:00:00Z">3 April 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 116</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-112036 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into the proposed transaction between Orange and MasMovil* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed creation of a joint venture by Orange and MasMovil. The Commission is (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2023/the-eu-commission-clears-the-acquisition-of-an-online-homework-and-study-help" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears the acquisition of an online homework and study help app company by a Big Tech <em>(Photomath / Google)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-03-27T22:00:00Z">28 March 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 156</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-111891 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission clears acquisition of Photomath by Google* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved unconditionally, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of Photomath, Inc. (‘Photomath’) by Google LLC (‘Google’). The Commission concluded that the transaction would raise no (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2023/the-eu-commission-announces-guidelines-on-exclusionary-abuses-and-amends" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission announces Guidelines on exclusionary abuses and amends Guidance on enforcement priorities</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-03-26T22:00:00Z">27 March 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 365</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-111890 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission announces Guidelines on exclusionary abuses and amends Guidance on enforcement priorities* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has launched a Call for Evidence seeking feedback on the adoption of Guidelines on exclusionary abuses of dominance. In parallel, it has published a (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-eur1b-finnish-scheme-to-support-companies-in-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €1B Finnish scheme to support companies in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-03-22T23:00:00Z">23 March 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 93</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-111608 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €1 billion Finnish scheme to support companies in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €1 billion Finnish scheme to support companies in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine. The scheme was approved under the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2023/the-eu-commission-carries-out-unannounced-inspections-in-the-energy-drinks" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission carries out unannounced inspections in the energy drinks sector</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-03-20T23:00:00Z">21 March 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 161</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-111571 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission carries out unannounced inspections in the energy drinks sector* <br class='autobr' /> On 20 March 2023, the European Commission has started unannounced inspections at the premises of a company active in the energy drinks sector in various Member States. <br class='autobr' /> The Commission has concerns that the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2023/the-eu-commission-greenlights-the-acquisition-of-two-belgian-telecoms-companies" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission greenlights the acquisition of two Belgian telecoms companies by a French rival following commitments to grant access to the network to a competitor for ten years <em>(VOO / Brutélé / Orange)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-03-19T23:00:00Z">20 March 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 171</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-111570 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission clears the acquisition of VOO and Brutélé by Orange, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of VOO and Brutélé by Orange. The approval is conditional on full compliance with a commitments package (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-a-slovenian-scheme-worth-eur650m-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a Slovenian scheme worth €650M to support companies facing increased energy costs in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-03-15T23:00:00Z">16 March 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 108</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-111505 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €650 million Slovenian scheme to support companies facing increased energy costs in context of Russia’s war against Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €650 million Slovenian scheme to support companies facing increased energy costs in the context of (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2023/the-eu-commission-clears-the-acquisition-of-a-nitrogen-producer-by-a-rival" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears the acquisition of a nitrogen producer by a rival <em>(Borealis NITRO / AGROFERT)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-03-12T23:00:00Z">13 March 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 106</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-111504 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission clears acquisition of Borealis NITRO by AGROFERT* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved unconditionally, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of the nitrogen business of Borealis AG (‘Borealis NITRO’) by AGROFERT Group (‘AGROFERT’). The Commission concluded that (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2023/the-eu-commission-adopts-a-temporary-crisis-and-transition-framework-to-further" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission adopts a Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework to further support the transition towards a net-zero economy</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-03-08T23:00:00Z">9 March 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 134</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-111458 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission adopts Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework to further support transition towards net-zero economy* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has adopted today a new Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework to foster support measures in sectors which are key for the transition to a (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2023/the-eu-commission-amends-the-general-block-exemption-rules-to-further" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission amends the General Block Exemption rules to further facilitate and speed up green and digital transitions</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-03-08T23:00:00Z">9 March 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 263</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-111459 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission amends General Block Exemption rules to further facilitate and speed up green and digital transition* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has endorsed a targeted amendment to the General Block Exemption Regulation (’GBER’) to further facilitate, simplify and speed up support for the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2023/the-eu-commission-confirms-it-undertook-dawn-raids-in-the-fragrance-sector-with" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission carries out dawn raids in the fragrance sector with assistance from the UK Competition Authority, US DoJ and the Swiss Competition Authority</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-03-06T23:00:00Z">7 March 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 421</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-111416 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission confirms unannounced inspections in the fragrance sector* <br class='autobr' /> On 7 March 2023, the European Commission carried out unannounced inspections at the premises of companies and an association active in the fragrance industry in various Member States. In parallel, the Commission (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-an-amendment-to-an-italian-guarantee-scheme" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves an amendment to an Italian guarantee scheme, including up to a €3B budget increase, in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-03-05T23:00:00Z">6 March 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 58</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-111415 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves amendment to Italian guarantee scheme, including up to €3 billion budget increase, in context of Russia’s war against Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, an amendment to an existing Italian guarantee scheme, including an up (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2023/the-eu-commission-extends-an-in-depth-investigation-into-germany-s-plans-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission extends an in-depth investigation into Germany’s plans to compensate lignite-fired power plants for early closure as part of the ’European Green Deal’ program <em>(RWE / LEAG)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-03-01T23:00:00Z">2 March 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 106</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-111335 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission extends in-depth investigation into Germany’s plans for early closure of lignite-fired power plants* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has extended the scope of its ongoing in-depth inquiry into Germany’s plans to compensate lignite-fired power plants operators for the early phase (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-a-french-guarantee-scheme-worth-eur2b-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a French guarantee scheme worth €2B to support energy-consuming companies in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-02-28T23:00:00Z">1 March 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 66</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-111221 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €2 billion French guarantee scheme to support energy-consuming companies in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €2 billion French guarantee scheme to support energy-consuming companies in the context of Russia’s war (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2023/the-eu-commission-sends-a-statement-of-objections-to-a-big-tech-smartphone" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission sends a Statement of Objections to a Big Tech smartphone manufacturer clarifying its concerns over the firm’s App Store rules for music streaming providers, particularly on anti-steering obligations <em>(Apple)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-02-27T23:00:00Z">28 February 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 215</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-111225 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission sends Statement of Objections to Apple clarifying concerns over App Store rules for music streaming providers* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has sent a Statement of Objections to Apple clarifying its concerns over App Store rules for music streaming providers. <br class='autobr' /> This procedural (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-a-hungarian-investment-aid-worth-eur89-6m-for-an" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a Hungarian investment aid worth €89.6M for an electric vehicle battery manufacturing plant <em>(Samsung)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-02-27T23:00:00Z">28 February 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 129</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-111226 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €89.6 million Hungarian investment aid to Samsung SDI’s electric vehicle battery plant* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found Hungary’s €89.6 million measure in favour of Samsung SDI to be in line with EU State aid rules. The investment aid will support the expansion (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-a-french-scheme-worth-eur3b-to-support-companies-in" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €3B French scheme to support companies in 5 of the nation’s outermost regions</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-02-23T23:00:00Z">24 February 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 81</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-111140 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €3 billion French scheme to support companies in five outermost regions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €3 billion French scheme to compensate companies in five French outermost regions for the additional costs borne when (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-a-german-scheme-worth-eur1-1b-to-support-rail" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a German scheme worth €1.1B to support rail transport operators using electric traction</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-02-23T23:00:00Z">24 February 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 134</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-111141 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €1.1 billion German scheme to support rail transport operators using electric traction* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €1.1 billion German scheme to compensate rail transport operators using electric traction in the context of (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-eur55m-german-measure-to-support-a-steel" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €55M German measure to support a steel manufacturer’s green steel demonstration plant <em>(ArcelorMittal Hamburg)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-02-16T23:00:00Z">17 February 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 133</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-111052 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €55 million German measure to support ArcelorMittal’s green steel demonstration plant* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €55 million German measure to support ArcelorMittal Hamburg GmbH (‘ArcelorMittal’) in building a demonstration (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-eur460m-spanish-measure-to-support-a-steel" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €460M Spanish measure to support a steel manufacturer decarbonise its steel production <em>(ArcelorMittal España)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-02-16T23:00:00Z">17 February 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 98</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-111053 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €460 million Spanish measure to support ArcelorMittal decarbonise its steel production* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €460 million Spanish measure to support ArcelorMittal España (‘ArcelorMittal’) in partially decarbonising its (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2023/the-eu-commission-opens-in-depth-investigation-into-proposed-acquisition-of-a" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission launches an in-depth investigation into the proposed acquisition of a large South Korean airline by a rival <em>(Asiana / Korean Air)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-02-16T23:00:00Z">17 February 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 110</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-111054 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into proposed acquisition of Asiana by Korean Air* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of Asiana by Korean Air. The Commission is concerned that the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-eur170m-danish-scheme-to-support-renewable-hydrogen" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €170M Danish scheme to support renewable hydrogen production</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-02-14T23:00:00Z">15 February 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 103</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-111034 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €170 million Danish scheme to support renewable hydrogen production* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €170 million Danish scheme to support the production of renewable hydrogen through Power-to-X (‘PtX’) technologies. The measure (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-eur259m-romanian-scheme-under-recovery-and" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €259M Romanian scheme under Recovery and Resilience Facility to support investments in batteries, photovoltaic cells and panels</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-02-14T23:00:00Z">15 February 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 95</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-111035 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €259 million Romanian scheme under Recovery and Resilience Facility to support investments in batteries, photovoltaic cells and panels* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €259 million Romanian scheme, made available in part through (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-a-french-measure-worth-eur2b-to-support-offshore" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a French measure worth €2B to support offshore wind energy generation</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-02-12T23:00:00Z">13 February 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 75</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-110984 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €2.08 billion French measure to support offshore wind energy generation* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €2.08 billion French measure to support offshore wind electricity production in France. The measure will contribute to (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2023/the-eu-commission-opens-an-in-depth-investigation-into-the-proposed-acquisition" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the proposed acquisition of a provider of satellite-based communication services by a rival <em>(Viasat / Inmarsat)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-02-12T23:00:00Z">13 February 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 82</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-111036 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into the proposed acquisition of Inmarsat by Viasat* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of Inmarsat by Viasat. The Commission is concerned that the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2023/the-eu-commission-okays-unconditionally-the-creation-of-a-joint-venture-by" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission okays unconditionally the creation of a joint venture by major telecommunication providers to support digital marketing and advertising activities in France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK <em>(Deutsche Telekom / Orange / Telefónica / Vodafone)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-02-09T23:00:00Z">10 February 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 171</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-110985 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission clears creation of a joint venture by Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica and Vodafone* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved unconditionally, under the EU Merger Regulation, the creation of a joint venture by Deutsche Telekom AG Orange SA, Telefónica S.A. and Vodafone (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2023/the-eu-commission-conditionally-approves-the-acquisition-of-a-company-in-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission conditionally approves the acquisition of a company in the markets for the development and supply of chemical admixtures and construction materials <em>(Sika / MBCC)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-02-07T23:00:00Z">8 February 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 127</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-110945 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission clears the acquisition of MBCC by Sika, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of MBCC by Sika. The approval is conditional on the divestiture of MBCC’s global chemical admixture business. <br class='autobr' /> Sika (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-eur1-36b-greek-scheme-to-compensate-energy-intensive" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a Greek scheme worth €1.36B to compensate energy-intensive companies for indirect emission costs</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-02-06T23:00:00Z">7 February 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 93</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-110946 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €1.36 billion Greek scheme to compensate energy-intensive companies for indirect emission costs* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a Greek scheme to partially compensate energy-intensive companies for higher electricity prices (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-eur1-5b-french-scheme-to-support-protection-against" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €1.5B French scheme to support protection against the insolvency of travel organisers</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-02-05T23:00:00Z">6 February 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 110</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-110917 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €1.5 billion French scheme to support protection against the insolvency of travel organisers* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €1.5 billion French scheme to support insurers that cover travel organisers’ insolvency. The aim of the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/january-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-eur600m-slovak-scheme-to-support-its-economy-in-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a Slovak scheme worth €600M to support its economy in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-01-30T23:00:00Z">31 January 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 106</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-110814 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €600 million Slovak scheme to support its economy in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €600 million Slovak scheme to support its economy in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine. The scheme was approved (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/january-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-eur104m-croatian-scheme-to-support-energy-intensive" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a Croatian scheme worth €104M to support energy-intensive companies</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-01-30T23:00:00Z">31 January 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 85</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-110823 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €104 million Croatian scheme to support energy-intensive companies* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €104 million Croatian scheme to reduce an electricity consumption levy imposed on energy-intensive companies. The scheme aims at (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/january-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-eur1-6b-romanian-measure-to-capitalise-new" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €1.6B Romanian measure to capitalise new investment and development bank</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-01-30T23:00:00Z">31 January 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 121</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-110830 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €1.6 billion Romania measure to capitalise new investment and development bank* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €1.6 billion Romanian measure to set-up the Romanian Investment and Development Bank (‘the Bank’). The Bank aims at (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/january-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-eur21m-polish-scheme-to-compensate-the-tourism" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €21M Polish scheme to compensate the tourism sector for damages suffered due to restrictive measures at the Polish-Belarusian border</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-01-25T23:00:00Z">26 January 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 63</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-110747 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €21 million Polish scheme to compensate tourism sector for damages suffered due to restrictive measures at the Polish-Belarusian border* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €21 million (PLN 100 million) Polish scheme to compensate (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/january-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-a-danish-scheme-worth-eur1-1b-to-support-the-roll" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a Danish scheme worth €1.1B to support the roll-out of carbon capture and storage technologies</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-01-11T23:00:00Z">12 January 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 175</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-110586 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €1.1 billion Danish scheme to support roll-out of carbon capture and storage technologies* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €1.1 billion Danish scheme to support the roll-out of carbon capture and storage (‘CCS’) technologies. The (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/january-2023/the-eu-commission-sees-the-foreign-subsidies-regulation-enter-into-force" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission sees the Foreign Subsidies Regulation enter into force which will allow increased scrutiny of foreign investments</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-01-11T23:00:00Z">12 January 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 246</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-110587 introduction entry-content"> <p>Foreign Subsidies Regulation: rules to ensure fair and open EU markets enter into force* <br class='autobr' /> Today, the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (‘FSR’) enters into force. This new set of rules for addressing distortions caused by foreign subsidies will allow the EU to remain open to trade and investment, (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/january-2023/the-eu-commission-approves-eur119-3m-in-french-restructuring-aid-for-an-airline" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €119.3M French restructuring aid for an airline and €17.5M compensation for damage suffered as a result of the coronavirus pandemic <em>(Air Austral)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2023-01-04T23:00:00Z">5 January 2023</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 135</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-110484 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves EUR 119.3 million French restructuring aid for Air Austral and EUR 17.5 million compensation for damage suffered as a result of the coronavirus pandemic* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission, pursuant to the EU rules on State aid, has authorised France’s plan to pay (i) (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2022-4460/the-eu-commission-approves-eur3-billion-polish-scheme-to-support-companies" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €3B Polish scheme to support companies active in the Polish gas market in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-12-21T23:00:00Z">22 December 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 126</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-110216 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €3 billion Polish scheme to support companies active in the Polish gas market in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €3 billion Polish scheme to support companies active in the Polish gas market in the context of (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2022-4460/the-eu-commission-approves-eur12-million-cypriot-scheme-under-the-recovery-and" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €12 million Cypriot scheme under the Recovery and Resilience Facility to support access to high-speed broadband services</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-12-20T23:00:00Z">21 December 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 73</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-110217 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €12 million Cypriot scheme under the Recovery and Resilience Facility to support access to high-speed broadband services* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €12 million Cypriot voucher scheme, made available in part through the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2022-4460/the-eu-commission-approves-modification-of-german-scheme-to-support-electricity" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves modification of German scheme to support electricity production from renewable energy sources</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-12-20T23:00:00Z">21 December 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 100</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-110218 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves modification of German scheme to support electricity production from renewable energy sources* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, the modification of a German scheme to support the production of electricity from renewable energy (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2022-4460/the-eu-commission-approves-amendments-to-german-scheme-to-support-offshore-wind" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves amendments to a German scheme to support offshore wind energy generation</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-12-20T23:00:00Z">21 December 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 160</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-110219 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves amendments to German scheme to support offshore wind energy generation* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, amendments to a German scheme to support offshore wind energy generation in Germany (German Offshore Wind Energy Act - (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2022-4460/the-eu-commission-approves-eur49-billion-german-scheme-to-support-the-economy" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a German scheme worth €49B to support the economy in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-12-20T23:00:00Z">21 December 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 138</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-110220 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €49 billion German scheme to support the economy in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €49 billion German scheme to support the economy in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine. The scheme was approved under (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2022-4460/the-eu-general-court-dismisses-as-inadmissible-the-action-brought-by-a-retail" rel="bookmark">The EU General Court dismisses as inadmissible the action brought by a retail undertaking against the Commission’s decision approving aid granted by Germany to compensate for losses suffered as a result of lockdown during the COVID-19 crisis <em>(Breuninger)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-12-20T23:00:00Z">21 December 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 93</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-110227 introduction entry-content"> <p>The General Court dismisses as inadmissible the action brought by the retail undertaking Breuninger against the Commission’s decision approving aid granted by Germany to compensate for losses suffered as a result of lockdown during the COVID-19 crisis* <br class='autobr' /> Breuninger erred in taking the view that (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2022-4460/the-eu-commission-opens-an-in-depth-investigation-into-the-acquisition-of-a" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the acquisition of a software provider by a hardware manufacturer over fears that permitting the merger would lead to reduced interoperability and the foreclosure of rivals <em>(VMware / Broadcom)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-12-19T23:00:00Z">20 December 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 134</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-110190 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into the proposed acquisition of VMware by Broadcom* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of VMware by Broadcom. The Commission is particularly concerned (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2022-4460/the-eu-commission-accepts-the-commitments-of-a-big-tech-online-marketplace-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission accepts the commitments offered by an online marketplace to address concerns over discriminatory practices and its use of non-public data to unfairly bolster its own retail business <em>(Amazon)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-12-19T23:00:00Z">20 December 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 291</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-110191 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission accepts commitments by Amazon barring it from using marketplace seller data, and ensuring equal access to Buy Box and Prime* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has made commitments offered by Amazon legally binding under EU antitrust rules. Amazon’s commitments address the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2022-4460/the-eu-commission-approves-eur1-1-billion-polish-scheme-to-support-particularly" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €1.1B Polish State aid to support affected energy-intensive companies in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-12-19T23:00:00Z">20 December 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 82</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-110215 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €1.1 billion Polish scheme to support particularly affected energy intensive companies in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €1.1 billion (PLN 5.1 billion) Polish scheme to support particularly affected energy (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2022-4460/the-eu-commission-approves-amendments-to-italian-scheme-including-up-to-eur23" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves amendments to Italian scheme, including up to €23 billion budget increase, to support companies in context of Russia’s war against Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-12-19T23:00:00Z">20 December 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 70</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-110221 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves amendments to Italian scheme, including up to €23 billion budget increase, to support companies in context of Russia’s war against Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found the amendments to an existing Italian guarantee scheme, including an up to €23 billion (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2022-4460/the-eu-commission-approves-eur6-3-billion-german-measure-to-recapitalise-an" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €6.3B German measure to recapitalise an energy company in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine <em>(SEFE)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-12-19T23:00:00Z">20 December 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 103</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-110222 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €6.3 billion German measure to recapitalise energy company SEFE GmbH in context of Russia’s war against Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €6.3 billion German measure to recapitalise energy company SEFE Securing Energy for Europe GmbH (‘SEFE GmbH’), (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2022-4460/the-eu-commission-approves-up-to-eur34-5-billion-german-measure-to-recapitalise" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves up to €34.5B German aid measure to recapitalise an energy company in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine <em>(Uniper)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-12-19T23:00:00Z">20 December 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 107</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-110223 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves up to €34.5 billion German measure to recapitalise energy company Uniper SE in context of Russia’s war against Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved an up to €34.5 billion German aid measure to recapitalise energy company Uniper SE (‘Uniper’). <br class='autobr' /> The (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2022-4460/the-eu-commission-sends-a-statement-of-objections-to-a-social-network-firm-over" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission sends a Statement of Objections to a social network firm over alleged unfair trading practices and abuse of dominance concerns <em>(Meta / Facebook Marketplace)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-12-18T23:00:00Z">19 December 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 226</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-110189 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission sends Statement of Objections to Meta over abusive practices benefiting Facebook Marketplace* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has informed Meta of its preliminary view that the company breached EU antitrust rules by distorting competition in the markets for online classified ads. (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2022-4460/the-eu-commission-approves-eur80-million-finnish-recapitalisation-measure-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves an €80M Finnish recapitalisation measure to support a national shipyard in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine <em>(Meyer Turku)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-12-18T23:00:00Z">19 December 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 100</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-110214 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €80 million Finnish recapitalisation measure to support Meyer Turku Oy in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €80 million Finnish recapitalisation measure to support Meyer Turku Oy, the largest national shipyard in (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2022-4460/the-eu-commission-approves-a-dutch-scheme-worth-eur1b-to-support-small-energy" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a Dutch scheme worth €1B to support small energy users in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-12-15T23:00:00Z">16 December 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 66</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-110170 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €1 billion Dutch scheme to support small energy users in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €1 billion Dutch scheme to support small energy users in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine. The scheme was (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2022-4460/the-eu-commission-approves-a-czech-scheme-worth-eur1-2b-to-promote-green" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a Czech scheme worth €1.2B to promote green district heating</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-12-15T23:00:00Z">16 December 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 102</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-110171 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €1.2 billion Czech scheme to promote green district heating* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €1.2 billion Czech scheme to promote green and more efficient district heating mainly based on renewable energy The measure will (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2022-4460/the-eu-commission-approves-a-german-scheme-worth-eur1-8b-to-roll-out-high-power" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a German scheme worth €1.8B to roll out high power charging infrastructure for electric vehicles</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-12-13T23:00:00Z">14 December 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 93</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-110159 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €1.8 billion German scheme to roll out high power charging infrastructure for electric vehicles* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €1.8 billion German scheme to support the roll out of high power charging (‘HPC’) infrastructure for (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2022-4460/the-eu-commission-adopts-new-rules-for-the-agriculture-forestry-and-fishery-and" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission adopts new rules for the agriculture, forestry and fishery and aquaculture sectors</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-12-13T23:00:00Z">14 December 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 138</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-110160 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission adopts new rules for agriculture, forestry and fishery and aquaculture sectors* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has adopted today revised State aid rules for the agricultural, forestry and fishery and aquaculture sectors. The revised rules align State aid with the EU strategic (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2022-4460/the-eu-commission-adopts-revised-state-aid-rules-for-broadband-networks" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission adopts revised State aid rules for broadband networks</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-12-11T23:00:00Z">12 December 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 112</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-110161 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission adopts revised State aid rules for broadband networks* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has adopted a revised Communication on State aid for broadband networks (‘Broadband Guidelines’). The revised Broadband Guidelines set out the rules under which the Commission will assess State (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2022-4460/the-eu-commission-approves-an-irish-scheme-worth-eur1-2b-to-support-companies" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves an Irish scheme worth €1.2B to support companies in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-12-11T23:00:00Z">12 December 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 53</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-110162 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €1.2 billion Irish scheme to support companies in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €1.2 billion Irish scheme to support companies in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine. The scheme was approved under the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2022-4460/the-eu-commission-sends-statement-of-objections-to-two-banks-over-collusion-in" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission sends Statement of Objections to two banks over collusion in the market for trading Euro-denominated bonds <em>(Deutsche Bank / Rabobank)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-12-05T23:00:00Z">6 December 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 259</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-109875 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission sends Statement of Objections to Deutsche Bank and Rabobank over Euro-denominated bonds trading cartel case* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has informed Deutsche Bank and Rabobank of its preliminary view that they breached EU antitrust rules by colluding to distort competition (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2022-4460/the-eu-commission-approves-a-finnish-measure-worth-eur26-3m-to-support-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a Finnish measure worth €26.3M to support the construction of a hydroelectric pump storage <em>(SEVO)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-12-04T23:00:00Z">5 December 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 78</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-109876 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €26.3 million Finnish measure to support SEVO in construction of hydroelectric pump storage* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €26.3 million Finnish aid measure to support Suomen Energiavarasto Oy (‘SEVO’) in the construction of an (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2022-4460/the-eu-commission-adopts-a-statement-of-objections-outlining-measures-to-unwind" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission adopts a Statement of Objections outlining measures to unwind a blocked acquisition of a nascent biotech company by a big biotech firm <em>(Illumina / Grail)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-12-04T23:00:00Z">5 December 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 173</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-109877 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: The Commission adopts a Statement of Objections outlining measures to unwind Illumina’s blocked acquisition of GRAIL* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has sent a Statement of Objections to Illumina and GRAIL informing them of the restorative measures it intends to adopt under the EU Merger (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2022-4460/the-eu-commission-approves-a-french-scheme-worth-eur13-5b-to-compensate-energy" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €13.5B French scheme to compensate energy-intensive companies for indirect emission costs</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-11-30T23:00:00Z">1 December 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 151</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-109821 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €13.5 billion French scheme to compensate energy-intensive companies for indirect emission costs* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a French scheme to partially compensate energy-intensive companies for higher electricity prices (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2022-4460/the-eu-commission-opens-an-in-depth-investigation-into-a-lithuanian-measure-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into a Lithuanian measure to compensate a gas producer for the operation of a liquefied natural gas terminal <em>(Litgas)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-11-30T23:00:00Z">1 December 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 148</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-109822 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission opens in-depth investigation into Lithuanian measure to compensate Litgas for operation of LNG terminal* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether the compensation granted by Lithuania to Litgas UAB (‘Litgas’) for supplying a mandatory (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2022-4460/the-eu-commission-approves-a-french-scheme-worth-eur1b-to-support-companies-in" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a French scheme worth €1B to support companies in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-11-30T23:00:00Z">1 December 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 82</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-109823 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €1 billion French scheme to support companies in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €1 billion French scheme to support companies in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine. The scheme was approved under the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2022-4460/the-eu-commission-publishes-the-results-of-an-evaluation-of-the-state-aid-rules" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission publishes the results of an evaluation of the State aid rules for services of general economic interest applicable to health and social services and small aid amounts</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-11-30T23:00:00Z">1 December 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 108</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-109824 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission publishes results of evaluation of State aid rules on services of general economic interest applicable to health and social services and to small aid amounts* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has published a Staff Working Document summarising the results of the evaluation of the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2022/the-eu-general-court-dismisses-an-austrian-action-contesting-a-hungarian" rel="bookmark">The EU General Court dismisses an Austrian action contesting a Hungarian investment aid approved by the Commission to build new nuclear reactors <em>(MVM Paks II Nuclear Power Plant Development)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-11-29T23:00:00Z">30 November 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 159</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-109819 introduction entry-content"> <p>Construction of new nuclear reactors: the General Court dismisses the action brought by Austria to contest Hungarian investment aid approved by the Commission* <br class='autobr' /> By decision of 6 March 2017 (‘the contested decision’), the European Commission approved investment aid, notified by Hungary, for the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-a-slovak-scheme-worth-eur600m-to-support-companies" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a Slovak scheme worth €600M to support companies facing increased energy costs in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-11-29T23:00:00Z">30 November 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 76</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-109825 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €600 million Slovak scheme to support companies facing increased energy costs in context of Russia’s war against Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €600 million Slovak scheme to support companies facing increased energy costs in the context of (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2022/the-eu-commission-publishes-a-statement-by-executive-vice-president-vestager-on" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission publishes a statement by Executive Vice-President Vestager on the decision by two wood panel suppliers to abandon their merger <em>(Kronospan / Pfleiderer)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-11-29T23:00:00Z">30 November 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 113</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-109826 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Statement by Executive Vice-President Vestager on the decision by Kronospan and Pfleiderer to abandon their deal* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission takes note of Kronospan’s and Pfleiderer’s decision to terminate their agreement according to which Kronospan intended to acquire sole control over (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2022/the-eu-commission-fines-5-styrene-purchasers-eur157m-for-price-fixing-and" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines 5 styrene purchasers €157M for price fixing and exchanging sensitive commercial information <em>(Sunpor / Synbra / Synthomer / Synthos / Trinseo / INEOS)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-11-28T23:00:00Z">29 November 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 400</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-109827 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission fines styrene purchasers €157 million in cartel settlement* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has fined Sunpor, Synbra, Synthomer, Synthos and Trinseo a total of €157 million for participating in a cartel concerning purchases on the styrene monomer merchant market. INEOS was not (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-a-german-scheme-worth-eur557m-to-compensate-a-rail" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a German Scheme worth €557M to compensate a rail services operator for damages suffered by its subsidiary due to the coronavirus pandemic <em>(Deutsche Bahn / DB Fernverkehr)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-11-27T23:00:00Z">28 November 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 145</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-109820 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €557 million German support to compensate Deutsche Bahn for damages suffered by its subsidiary DB Fernverkehr due to the coronavirus pandemic* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found a €557 million German support measure in favour of Deutsche Bahn to be in line with EU (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-an-irish-scheme-worth-eur1-22b-to-support-companies" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves an Irish scheme worth €1.22B to support companies in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-11-23T23:00:00Z">24 November 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 71</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-109732 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €1.22 billion Irish scheme to support companies in context of Russia’s war against Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €1.22 billion Irish scheme to support companies across sectors in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine. The scheme was (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-a-cypriot-scheme-worth-eur7-75m-to-support-some" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a Cypriot scheme worth €7.75M to support some agricultural producers in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-11-22T23:00:00Z">23 November 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 68</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-109733 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €7.75 million Cypriot scheme to support some agricultural producers in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €7.75 million Cypriot scheme to support some agricultural producers in the context of Russia’s war against (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-amendments-to-german-state-aid-schemes-including-a" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves amendments to German State aid schemes, including a €45B budget increase, to support companies in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-11-21T23:00:00Z">22 November 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 80</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-109734 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves amendments to German schemes, including up to €45 billion budget increase, to support companies in context of Russia’s war against Ukraine * <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved the amendments to existing German umbrella schemes, including their prolongation and (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-a-spanish-scheme-worth-eur88-3m-under-the-recovery" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a Spanish scheme worth €88.3M under the Recovery and Resilience Facility to support connectivity in rural areas</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-11-16T23:00:00Z">17 November 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 94</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-109612 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €88.3 million Spanish scheme under the Recovery and Resilience Facility to support connectivity in rural areas* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, an €88.3 million Spanish scheme made available through the Recovery and Resilience (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-a-romanian-scheme-worth-eur500m-to-support-companies" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a Romanian scheme worth €500M to support companies in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-11-16T23:00:00Z">17 November 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 76</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-109613 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €500 million Romanian scheme to support companies in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved an approximately €500 million (RON 2,500 million) Romanian scheme to support companies across sectors in the context of Russia’s (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2022/the-eu-commission-opens-in-depth-investigation-into-the-proposed-acquisition-of-109614" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens in-depth investigation into the proposed acquisition of an online travel agency by a dominant rival <em>(Booking.com / eTraveli)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-11-15T23:00:00Z">16 November 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 67</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-109614 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into the proposed acquisition of eTraveli by Booking* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition by Booking Holdings (‘Booking’) of Flugo Group Holdings AB, (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-a-czech-scheme-worth-eur1-23b-to-support-the-economy" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a Czech scheme worth €1.23B to support the economy in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-11-14T23:00:00Z">15 November 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 63</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-109615 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €1.23 billion Czech scheme to support the economy in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €1.23 billion scheme to support the Czech economy in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine. The scheme was approved (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-an-italian-scheme-worth-eur500m-to-improve-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves an Italian scheme worth €500M to improve the environmental performance of seafaring vessels</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-11-10T23:00:00Z">11 November 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 71</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-109488 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €500 million Italian scheme to improve environmental performance of vessels* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €500 million Italian scheme to help companies in the maritime transport sector to acquire clean and zero-emission (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-a-czech-scheme-worth-eur180m-to-support-rail-and" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a Czech scheme worth €180M to support rail and urban transport operators using electric traction</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-11-09T23:00:00Z">10 November 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 117</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-109489 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €180 million Czech scheme to support rail and urban transport operators using electric traction* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €180 million Czech scheme to support rail and urban public transport operators using electric (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2022/the-eu-commission-seeks-feedback-on-the-draft-revised-market-definition-notice" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission launches a public consultation inviting all interested parties to comment on the draft revised Market Definition Notice</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-11-07T23:00:00Z">8 November 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 735</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-109429 introduction entry-content"> <p>Competition: Commission seeks feedback on draft revised Market Definition Notice* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has launched today a public consultation inviting all interested parties to comment on the draft revised Market Definition Notice. Market definition is an important first step in the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2022/the-eu-commission-opens-in-depth-investigation-into-the-proposed-acquisition-of" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the proposed acquisition of a leading video game company by a Big Tech company due to foreclosure concerns <em>(Microsoft / Activision Blizzard)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-11-07T23:00:00Z">8 November 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 182</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-109447 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into the proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess the proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft under the EU Merger Regulation. The Commission (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2022/the-eu-commission-executive-vice-president-vestager-issues-statement-following" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission Executive Vice-President Vestager issues statement following the Court of Justice’s judgment on the tax State aid case in Luxembourg <em>(Fiat)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-11-07T23:00:00Z">8 November 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 96</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-109449 introduction entry-content"> <p>Statement by Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager following today’s Court judgment on the Fiat tax State aid case in Luxembourg* <br class='autobr' /> Today’s judgment by the Court of Justice annuls the Commission’s 2015 decision finding that Luxembourg granted selective tax advantages to Fiat through a (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-a-danish-scheme-worth-eur1-34b-to-support-energy" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €1.34B Danish scheme to support energy-intensive companies in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-11-03T23:00:00Z">4 November 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 99</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-109388 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €1.34 billion Danish scheme to support energy intensive companies in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €1.34 billion (DKK 10 billion) Danish scheme to support energy intensive companies in the context of Russia’s (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2022/the-eu-commission-sees-the-dma-enter-into-force-ensuring-open-and-fair-digital" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission sees the DMA enter into force, ensuring open and fair digital markets</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-10-31T23:00:00Z">1 November 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 555</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-109319 introduction entry-content"> <p>Digital Markets Act: rules for digital gatekeepers to ensure open markets enter into force* <br class='autobr' /> Tomorrow, the EU Digital Markets Act (DMA) will enter into force. The new Regulation will put an end to unfair practices by companies that act as gatekeepers in the online platform economy. It was (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-eur3-4-billion-danish-scheme-to-support-companies-in" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €3.4 billion Danish scheme to support companies in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-10-30T23:00:00Z">31 October 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 76</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-109378 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €3.4 billion Danish scheme to support companies* in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €3.4 billion (DKK 25.2 billion) Danish subsidised loan scheme to support companies in the context of Russia’s war against (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-the-acquisition-of-a-major-salmon-farmer-by-a-rival" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves the acquisition of a major salmon farmer by a rival subject to a divestment <em>(SalMar / NTS)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-10-30T23:00:00Z">31 October 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 97</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-109379 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission approves SalMar’s acquisition of NTS, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of NTS by SalMar. The approval is conditional on full compliance with commitments offered by SalMar. <br class='autobr' /> SalMar is one (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-a-belgian-scheme-worth-eur1-5b-to-support-energy" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €1.5B Belgian scheme to support energy suppliers in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-10-27T22:00:00Z">28 October 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 85</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-109320 introduction entry-content"> <p>The European Commission has approved a €1.5 billion Belgian guarantee scheme to support gas and electricity suppliers in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine. The scheme was approved under the State aid Temporary Crisis Framework, adopted by the Commission on 23 March 2022, and amended on (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2022/the-eu-commission-prolongs-and-amends-the-temporary-crisis-framework-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission prolongs and amends the Temporary Crisis Framework to support the economy in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-10-27T22:00:00Z">28 October 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 112</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-109321 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission prolongs and amends Temporary Crisis Framework* <br class='autobr' /> Today, the European Commission has adopted an amendment to the State aid Temporary Crisis Framework to enable Member States to continue to use the flexibility foreseen under State aid rules to support the economy in the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2022/the-eu-commission-opens-an-in-depth-investigation-into-whether-hungarian" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into whether Hungarian support for a new auto parts plant breaches State aid rules <em>(Rubin NewCo)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-10-26T22:00:00Z">27 October 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 86</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-109322 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission opens in-depth investigation into Hungarian support for new auto parts plant in Észak Magyarország* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether public support that Hungary plans to grant for the construction of a new automotive (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2022/the-eu-commission-further-consults-member-states-on-the-prolongation-and" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission further consults Member States on the prolongation and adjustment of the Temporary Crisis Framework to support the economy in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-10-25T22:00:00Z">26 October 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 72</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-109324 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission further consults Member States on prolongation and adjustment of Temporary Crisis Framework* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission is further consulting Member States on a prolongation and adjustment of the State aid Temporary Crisis Framework to support the economy in the context of (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2022/the-eu-commission-provides-guidance-on-its-leniency-policy-and-practice" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission provides guidance on its leniency policy and practice</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-10-24T22:00:00Z">25 October 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 244</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-109318 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission provides guidance on its leniency policy and practice* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has published guidance that aims to facilitate leniency applications by providing further transparency, predictability and accessibility to potential leniency applicants. <br class='autobr' /> The Commission’s (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-a-major-international-tobacco-and-nicotine-producer" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a major international tobacco and nicotine producer’s acquisition of a Swedish rival, subject to a divestment <em>(Philip Morris / Swedish Match)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-10-24T22:00:00Z">25 October 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 90</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-109323 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission approves Philip Morris International’s acquisition of Swedish Match, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of Swedish Match by Philip Morris International. The approval is conditional on full (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2022/the-eu-commission-adopts-a-revised-state-aid-framework-for-research-development" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission adopts a revised State aid Framework for research, development and innovation to enable the digital and green transition</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-10-18T22:00:00Z">19 October 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 121</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-109168 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission adopts revised State aid Framework for research, development and innovation* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has adopted a revised Communication on State aid rules for research, development and innovation (‘2022 RDI Framework’), which sets out the rules under which Member States (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-the-acquisition-of-a-recycled-aluminium-producer-by" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves the acquisition of a recycled aluminium producer by an investment fund subject to the divestment of two facilities <em>(KPS Capital Partners / Real Alloy)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-10-18T22:00:00Z">19 October 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 206</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-109169 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission approves KPS acquisition of Real Alloy Europe, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of Evergreen Holding Germany GmbH and Real Alloy UK Holdco Ltd (‘Real Alloy Europe’) by KPS Special (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-a-spanish-scheme-worth-eur500m-under-the-recovery" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a Spanish scheme worth €500M under the Recovery and Resilience Facility to support roll out of broadband backhaul networks in rural areas</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-10-16T22:00:00Z">17 October 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 62</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-109170 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €500 million Spanish scheme under the Recovery and Resilience Facility to support roll out of broadband backhaul networks in rural areas* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €500 million Spanish scheme made available through the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-a-polish-scheme-worth-eur10b-to-compensate-energy" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a Polish scheme worth €10B to compensate energy-intensive companies for indirect emission costs</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-10-16T22:00:00Z">17 October 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 98</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-109171 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €10 billion Polish scheme to compensate energy-intensive companies for indirect emission costs* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a Polish scheme to partially compensate energy-intensive companies for higher electricity prices (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-a-spanish-measure-worth-eur220m-to-support-an" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a Spanish measure worth €220M to support an engineering company in the production of renewable hydrogen <em>(Cobra)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-10-12T22:00:00Z">13 October 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 84</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-109125 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €220 million Spanish measure to support COBRA in production of renewable hydrogen* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €220 million Spanish measure to support Cobra Instalaciones y Servicios, S.A. (‘COBRA’) in the production of (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2022/the-eu-commission-us-ftc-and-doj-hold-the-second-meeting-of-the-eu-us-joint" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission, US FTC, and DoJ hold the second meeting of the EU-US Joint Technology Competition Policy Dialogue</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-10-12T22:00:00Z">13 October 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 163</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-109126 introduction entry-content"> <p>Competition: Second EU-US Joint Technology Competition Policy Dialogue consolidates international cooperation on competition policy and enforcement in technology sector* <br class='autobr' /> Today, European Commission Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager, US Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan and the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-a-slovak-scheme-worth-eur10m-to-support-food" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a Slovak scheme worth €10M to support food producers in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-10-11T22:00:00Z">12 October 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 68</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-109123 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €10 million Slovak scheme to support food producers in context of Russia’s war against Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €10 million Slovak scheme to support agricultural product processors and the food production sector in the context of Russia’s (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-a-finnish-strategic-reserve-worth-eur150m-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a Finnish strategic reserve worth €150M to support the security of the electricity supply</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-10-10T22:00:00Z">11 October 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 98</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-109122 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €150 million Finnish strategic reserve to support security of electricity supply* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €150 million Finnish capacity mechanism to safeguard security of electricity supply in Finland. The measure will (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-the-acquisition-of-the-materials-arm-of-the-world-s" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves the acquisition of the materials arm of the world’s largest chemical company by a rival materials company, subject to divestments <em>(Celanese / DuPont)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-10-10T22:00:00Z">11 October 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 81</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-109124 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission approves Celanese’s acquisition of DuPont’s Mobility and Materials Business, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of DuPont’s Mobility and Materials Business by Celanese. The approval is (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2022/the-eu-commission-sends-a-statement-of-objections-to-the-developer-of-a" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission sends a Statement of Objections to the developer of a multiple sclerosis medication over misuse of the patent system and disparagement of a rival <em>(Teva)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-10-09T22:00:00Z">10 October 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 203</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-109116 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission sends Statement of Objections to Teva over misuse of the patent system and disparagement of rival multiple sclerosis medicine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has informed Teva of its preliminary view that the company has breached EU antitrust rules by engaging in practices (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-slovakian-scheme-worth-eur1-1b-partially-funded" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves Slovakian scheme worth €1.1B partially funded under Recovery and Resilience Facility to help industry decarbonise production processes and become less energy-intensive</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-10-09T22:00:00Z">10 October 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 59</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-109121 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €1.1 billion Slovakian aid schemes partially funded under Recovery and Resilience Facility to help industry decarbonise production processes and become less energy-intensive* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, two Slovak schemes with (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2022/the-eu-commission-consults-member-states-on-a-proposal-to-prolong-and-amend-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission consults Member States on a proposal to prolong and amend the Temporary Crisis Framework in place to combat the economic effects of the Russo-Ukrainian war</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-10-05T22:00:00Z">6 October 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 89</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-108988 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission consults Member States on proposal to prolong and amend Temporary Crisis Framework* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has sent to Member States for consultation a draft proposal to prolong and adjust the State aid Temporary Crisis Framework, adopted by the Commission on 23 March (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-a-german-measure-worth-eur1b-to-support-a-steel" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a German measure worth €1B to support a steel producer in decarbonising its operations by using hydrogen <em>(Salzgitter)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-10-05T22:00:00Z">6 October 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 104</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-108990 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €1 billion German measure to support Salzgitter decarbonise its steel production by using hydrogen* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €1 billion German measure to help Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH (‘Salzgitter’) decarbonise its steel (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-an-italian-state-aid-measure-worth-eur292-5m-under" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves an Italian State aid measure worth €292.5M under the Recovery and Resilience Facility to support a semiconductor manufacturer in the construction of a new plant <em>(STMicroelectronics)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-10-04T22:00:00Z">5 October 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 109</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-108989 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €292.5 million Italian measure under Recovery and Resilience Facility to support STMicroelectronics in construction of a plant in the semiconductor value chain* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €292.5 million Italian measure made (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-a-greek-scheme-worth-eur800m-to-support-non" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a Greek scheme worth €800M to support non-household electricity consumers in context of Russia’s war against Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-10-02T22:00:00Z">3 October 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 67</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-108991 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €800 million Greek scheme to support non-household electricity consumers in context of Russia’s war against Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €800 million Greek scheme to support non-household electricity consumers in the context of Russia’s war (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-a-german-measure-worth-eur134m-to-support-chemical" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a German measure worth €134M to support chemical company in the production of renewable hydrogen <em>(BASF)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-10-02T22:00:00Z">3 October 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 71</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-108992 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €134 million German measure to support BASF in the production of renewable hydrogen* <br class='autobr' /> he European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €134 million German measure to support BASF SE (‘BASF’) in the production of renewable hydrogen, with the aims of (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2022/the-eu-commission-adopts-the-revised-informal-guidance-notice-and-withdraws" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission adopts the revised Informal Guidance Notice and withdraws Antitrust COVID Temporary Framework</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-10-02T22:00:00Z">3 October 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 290</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-108993 introduction entry-content"> <p>Competition: Commission adopts a more flexible antitrust Informal Guidance Notice; withdraws Antitrust COVID Temporary Framework* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has today adopted a revised Informal Guidance Notice that allows businesses to seek informal guidance on the application of EU competition (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-a-german-measure-worth-eur450m-to-replace" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a German measure worth €450M to replace electricity generation amid Russian natural gas shortages</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-09-29T22:00:00Z">30 September 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 53</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-108913 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €450 million German measure to replace electricity generation amid Russian natural gas shortages* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a temporary German measure to enable five lignite-fired power plants to be on stand-by and ready to (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2022/the-eu-commission-upgrades-eleniency-tool-to-grant-companies-online-access-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission upgrades <em>eLeniency</em> tool to grant companies online access to leniency and settlement documents <em>(eLeniency)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-09-29T22:00:00Z">30 September 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 141</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-108914 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission upgrades eLeniency tool to grant companies online access to leniency and settlement documents* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has upgraded its online platform “eLeniency” to ensure that companies who are parties to cartel and antitrust proceedings can easily and securely access (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-an-italian-state-aid-guarantee-scheme-worth-eur2b" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves an Italian State aid guarantee scheme worth €2B for the reinsurance of natural gas and electricity trade credit risk in context of Russia’s war against Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-09-29T22:00:00Z">30 September 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 61</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-108915 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €2 billion Italian guarantee scheme for the reinsurance of natural gas and electricity trade credit risk in context of Russia’s war against Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €2 billion Italian scheme for the reinsurance of (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-a-romanian-scheme-worth-eur390m-under-the-recovery" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a Romanian scheme worth €390M under the Recovery and Resilience Facility to support high-efficient cogeneration of electricity and heat</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-09-29T22:00:00Z">30 September 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 70</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-108916 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €390 million Romanian scheme under Recovery and Resilience Facility to support high-efficient cogeneration of electricity and heat* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €390 million Romania scheme, made available in part through the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2022/the-eu-commission-adopts-guidelines-on-collective-agreements-by-solo-self" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission adopts Guidelines on collective agreements by solo self-employed people</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-09-28T22:00:00Z">29 September 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 265</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-108917 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission adopts Guidelines on collective agreements by solo self-employed people* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has adopted today its Guidelines on the application of EU competition law to collective agreements (‘Guidelines’) regarding the working conditions of solo self-employed (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-an-italian-scheme-worth-eur700m-to-support-companies" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves an Italian scheme worth €700M to support companies in context of Russia’s war against Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-09-27T22:00:00Z">28 September 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 46</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-108918 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €700 million Italian scheme to support companies in context of Russia’s war against Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €700 million Italian scheme to support companies in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine. The scheme was approved under the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-additional-german-measures-to-support-electricity" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves additional German measures to support electricity production from renewable energy sources</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-09-26T22:00:00Z">27 September 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 74</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-108919 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves additional German measures to support electricity production from renewable energy sources* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, three additional measures to support electricity production from renewable energy sources in Germany. The (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-up-to-eur5-2-billion-of-public-support-by-thirteen" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves up to €5.2B of public support by 13 Member States for the second Important Project of Common European Interest in the hydrogen value chain</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-09-20T22:00:00Z">21 September 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 106</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-108813 introduction entry-content"> <p>State Aid: Commission approves up to €5.2 billion of public support by thirteen Member States for the second Important Project of Common European Interest in the hydrogen value chain* <br class='autobr' /> The Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a second Important Project of Common European Interest (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-a-romanian-scheme-worth-eur1-5b-to-compensate-energy" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a Romanian scheme worth €1.5B to compensate energy-intensive companies for indirect emission costs</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-09-11T22:00:00Z">12 September 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 77</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-108738 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €1.5 billion Romanian scheme to compensate energy-intensive companies for indirect emission costs* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a Romanian scheme to partially compensate energy-intensive companies for higher electricity prices (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-eur4-billion-romanian-scheme-to-support-companies-in" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €4 billion Romanian scheme to support companies in the context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-09-08T22:00:00Z">9 September 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 66</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-108582 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €4 billion Romanian scheme to support companies in the context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €4 billion (approximately RON 19.7 billion) Romanian scheme to support companies across sectors in the context of Russia’s (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2022/the-eu-commission-publishes-a-report-which-reveals-that-covid-19-state-aid" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission publishes a report which reveals that Covid-19 State aid measures allowed for unprecedented levels of support whilst preserving the level-playing field for businesses</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-09-07T22:00:00Z">8 September 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 112</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-108583 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: 2021 Scoreboard shows that COVID-19 State aid measures allowed for unprecedented levels of support while preserving the level-playing field* <br class='autobr' /> The 2021 State Aid Scoreboard, published today by the European Commission and relating to State aid expenditure in 2020, shows the crucial (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2022/the-eu-commission-endorses-the-netherlands-eur4-7-billion-recovery-and" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission endorses the Netherlands’ €4.7 billion recovery and resilience plan</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-09-07T22:00:00Z">8 September 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 84</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-108614 introduction entry-content"> <p>NextGenerationEU: European Commission endorses the Netherlands’ €4.7 billion recovery and resilience plan* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has today given a positive assessment of the Netherlands’ recovery and resilience plan. This is a key step paving the way for the EU to disburse €4.7 billion in (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2022/the-eu-commission-prohibits-the-acquisition-of-a-company-producing-a-novel" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission prohibits the acquisition of a company producing a novel blood testing technology by a large biotech company on the grounds that it would allow the combination to foreclose competition in an innovative and important market <em>(Illumina / Grail)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-09-05T22:00:00Z">6 September 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 221</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-108573 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission prohibits acquisition of GRAIL by Illumina* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has prohibited, under the EU Merger Regulation, the implemented acquisition of GRAIL by Illumina. The merger would have stifled innovation, and reduced choice in the emerging market for blood-based early (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-a-greek-scheme-under-the-recovery-and-resilience" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a Greek scheme under the Recovery and Resilience Facility to support development of electricity storage facilities</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-09-04T22:00:00Z">5 September 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 84</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-108548 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves Greek scheme under Recovery and Resilience Facility to support development of electricity storage facilities* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a Greek measure with an estimated budget of €341 million to support the construction and (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2022/the-eu-commission-releases-its-second-annual-fdi-report-showing-increased" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission releases its second annual FDI report showing increased momentum in FDI regulation and screening in the EU27</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-08-31T22:00:00Z">1 September 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 87</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-108574 introduction entry-content"> <p>On 1 September, the European Commission (EC) issued its Second Annual Report under Article 5(4) of the Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) Screening Regulation along with an EC Staff Working Document (SWD). The Report covers the 2021 period and provides an overview of FDI trends and screening in (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2022/the-eu-commission-publishes-market-study-on-hotel-distribution-practices" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission publishes market study on hotel distribution practices</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-08-25T22:00:00Z">26 August 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 235</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-108452 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission publishes market study on hotels’ distribution practices* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission published today the results of an external market study on the distribution practices of hotels in the EU. <br class='autobr' /> The market study was conducted in 2021 and covers the period between 2017 and (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-italian-market-conform-scheme-to-manage-publicly" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves Italian market conform scheme to manage publicly guaranteed loans</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-08-25T22:00:00Z">26 August 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 77</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-108453 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves Italian market conform scheme to manage publicly guaranteed loans* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found Italy’s plan to enable the transfer of certain State guaranteed loans to a newly created platform managed by AMCO S.p.A. to be free of any State aid. <br class='autobr' /> The (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-eur27-5b-german-scheme-to-compensate-energy" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €27.5B German scheme to compensate energy-intensive companies for indirect emission costs</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-08-18T22:00:00Z">19 August 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 111</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-108397 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €27.5 billion German scheme to compensate energy-intensive companies for indirect emission costs <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a German scheme to partially compensate energy-intensive companies for higher electricity prices (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-eur835m-dutch-scheme-to-compensate-energy-intensive" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €835M Dutch scheme to compensate energy-intensive companies for indirect emission costs</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-08-18T22:00:00Z">19 August 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 104</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-108398 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €835 million Dutch scheme to compensate energy-intensive companies for indirect emission costs* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a Dutch scheme to partially compensate energy-intensive companies for higher electricity prices (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-eur687m-finnish-scheme-to-compensate-energy" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a Finnish scheme worth €687M to compensate energy-intensive companies for indirect emission costs</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-08-18T22:00:00Z">19 August 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 108</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-108399 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €687 million Finnish scheme to compensate energy-intensive companies for indirect emission costs* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a Finnish scheme to partially compensate energy-intensive companies for higher electricity prices (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-eur125m-estonian-scheme-to-support-companies-in-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €125M Estonian scheme to support companies in the context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-08-18T22:00:00Z">19 August 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 82</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-108400 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €125 million Estonian scheme to support companies in context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €125 million Estonian scheme to support the liquidity needs of companies across sectors in the context of Russia’s invasion of (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-a-bulgarian-scheme-worth-eur218m-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a Bulgarian scheme worth €218M to support agricultural producers in the context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-08-15T22:00:00Z">16 August 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 100</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-108401 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €218 million Bulgarian scheme to support agricultural producers in context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €218 million (BGN 426 million) Bulgarian scheme to support certain agricultural producers in the context of Russia’s (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-modifications-to-polish-state-aid-scheme-including-a" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves modifications to Polish State aid scheme, including a €5.1B budget increase, to support companies in the context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-08-10T22:00:00Z">11 August 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 66</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-108328 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves modifications to Polish scheme, including €5.1 billion budget increase, to support companies in context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved modifications, including a budget increase of €5.1 billion (PLN 24.5 billion), to an (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2022/the-eu-commission-clears-financing-of-denmark-s-national-postal-service" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears financing of Denmark’s national postal service</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-08-09T22:00:00Z">10 August 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 96</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-108329 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission clears financing of Post Danmark’s universal service obligation* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, Denmark’s compensation to Post Danmark for its universal postal service obligation in 2020. <br class='autobr' /> Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager, in (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2022/the-eu-commission-finds-no-aid-given-to-greek-industrial-parks-manager-etva" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission finds no aid given to Greek industrial parks manager <em>(ETVA VIPE)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-08-09T22:00:00Z">10 August 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 121</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-108330 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission finds no aid given to Greek industrial parks manager ETVA VIPE* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has concluded that certain public measures in favour of industrial park manager ETVA Industrial Areas SA (‘ETVA VIPE’) do not constitute State aid within the meaning of EU rules. (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2022/the-eu-commission-seeks-feedback-on-performance-of-a-block-exemption-for" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission seeks feedback on performance of a block exemption for cooperation agreements between liner shipping consortia</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-08-08T22:00:00Z">9 August 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 108</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-108331 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission seeks feedback on performance of exemption for liner shipping consortia* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has launched today a call for evidence inviting feedback on the performance of the EU legal framework which exempts liner shipping consortia from EU antitrust rules (Consortia (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-a-romanian-scheme-worth-eur149m-under-the-recovery" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a Romanian scheme worth €149M under the Recovery and Resilience Facility to support renewable hydrogen production</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-08-07T22:00:00Z">8 August 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 94</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-108332 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €149 million Romanian scheme under Recovery and Resilience Facility to support renewable hydrogen production* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €149 million Romanian scheme made available through the Recovery and Resilience (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-an-italian-scheme-under-the-recovery-and-resilience" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves an Italian scheme under the Recovery and Resilience Facility to support the production of biomethane</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-08-07T22:00:00Z">8 August 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 76</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-108549 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves Italian scheme under Recovery and Resilience Facility to support biomethane production* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, an Italian scheme made available through the Recovery and Resilience Facility (’RRF’) to support the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-an-austrian-scheme-worth-eur110m-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves an Austrian scheme worth €110M to support agricultural producers in the context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-08-04T22:00:00Z">5 August 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 87</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-108320 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €110 million Austrian scheme to support agricultural producers in context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €110 million Austrian scheme to support primary agricultural producers in the context of Russia’s invasion of (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-the-2022-2027-regional-aid-map-for-denmark" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves the 2022-2027 regional aid map for Denmark</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-08-03T22:00:00Z">4 August 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 66</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-108321 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves 2022-2027 regional aid map for Denmark* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules Denmark’s map for granting regional aid from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2027 within the framework of the revised Regional aid Guidelines (‘RAG’). <br class='autobr' /> The (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-revised-commitments-by-italy-for-precautionary" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves revised commitments by Italy for precautionary recapitalisation of the country’s 5th largest bank <em>(Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-08-01T22:00:00Z">2 August 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 97</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-108144 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves revised commitments by Italy for Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a set of revised commitments submitted by Italy, replacing the original commitments on the basis of which the Commission had approved (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-a-german-scheme-worth-eur2-98b-to-promote-green" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a German scheme worth €2.98B to promote green district heating</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-08-01T22:00:00Z">2 August 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 90</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-108318 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €2.98 billion German scheme to promote green district heating* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €2.98 billion German scheme to promote green district heating based on renewable energy and waste heat. The measure will contribute to (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-acquisition-by-an-automobile-glass-repairing-firm-of" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves acquisition by an automobile glass repairing firm of a rival subject to divestments <em>(D’Ieteren / PHE)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-08-01T22:00:00Z">2 August 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 74</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-108319 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission approves D’Ieteren’s acquisition of PHE, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, D’Ieteren’s acquisition of PHE. The approval is conditional on full compliance with commitments offered by D’Ieteren. <br class='autobr' /> Executive (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-a-latvian-scheme-worth-eur181-5m-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a Latvian scheme worth €181.5M to support companies in the context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-07-31T22:00:00Z">1 August 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 65</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-108317 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €181.5 million Latvian schemes to support companies in context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved two Latvian schemes with a total budget of €181.5 million to support small and medium-sized enterprises (‘SMEs’) and large (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-an-italian-scheme-worth-eur2-9b-to-support-companies" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves an Italian scheme worth €2.9B to support companies in the context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-07-28T22:00:00Z">29 July 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 84</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-107978 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €2.9 billion Italian scheme to support companies in the context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €2.9 billion Italian scheme to support the liquidity needs of companies in the context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2022/the-eu-commission-opens-in-depth-investigation-into-a-proposed-acquisition-of" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into a proposed acquisition of two suppliers of retail mobile and fixed telecommunication services by a large French telecommunications company <em>(VOO / Brutélé / Orange)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-07-27T22:00:00Z">28 July 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 145</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-107979 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into the proposed acquisition of VOO and Brutélé by Orange* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess the proposed acquisition of VOO and Brutélé by Orange under the EU Merger Regulation. The Commission is concerned (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-a-german-support-scheme-worth-eur215m-to-compensate" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a German support scheme worth €215M to compensate the national rail company for damages suffered by its subsidiaries due to the coronavirus pandemic <em>(Deutsche Bahn)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-07-26T22:00:00Z">27 July 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 160</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-107981 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €215 million German support to compensate Deutsche Bahn for damages suffered by its subsidiaries due to the coronavirus pandemic* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found a €215 million German support measure in favour of Deutsche Bahn AG to be in line with EU State aid (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2022/the-eu-commission-clears-financing-of-the-czech-postal-service-on-the-grounds" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears financing of the Czech postal service on the grounds that it is a service of general economic interest <em>(Czech Post)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-07-24T22:00:00Z">25 July 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 135</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-107982 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission clears financing of Czech Post’s universal service obligation* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, Czechia’s plans to compensate Czech Post for its universal postal service obligation over the period 2018-2022. <br class='autobr' /> Executive Vice-President (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-an-irish-scheme-worth-eur500m-to-support-investment" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves an Irish scheme worth €500M to support investment towards a sustainable recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-07-24T22:00:00Z">25 July 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 105</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-107983 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €500 million Irish scheme to support investment towards a sustainable recovery* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €500 million Irish investment support scheme aimed at incentivizing companies to accelerate or expand capital investment in Ireland, including (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2022/the-eu-commission-amends-the-temporary-crisis-framework-to-support-the-economy" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission amends the Temporary Crisis Framework to support the economy in the context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-07-19T22:00:00Z">20 July 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 112</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-107820 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission amends the Temporary Crisis Framework* <br class='autobr' /> Today, the European Commission adopted an amendment to the State aid Temporary Crisis Framework, initially adopted on 23 March 2022 to support the economy in the context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. <br class='autobr' /> Executive Vice-President (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-an-italian-scheme-worth-eur700m-to-support-companies" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves an Italian scheme worth €700M to support companies in context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-07-18T22:00:00Z">19 July 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 54</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-107814 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €700 million Italian scheme to support companies in context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €700 million Italian scheme to support companies in the context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The scheme was approved under the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-an-italian-scheme-worth-eur10b-to-support-companies" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves an Italian scheme worth €10B to support companies in context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-07-18T22:00:00Z">19 July 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 101</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-107815 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €10 billion Italian scheme to support companies in context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €10 billion Italian loan guarantee scheme to support companies across sectors in the context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-an-acquisition-of-an-engineering-firm-by-a-rival" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves the acquisition of an engineering firm by a rival, subject to a divestment of the acquirer’s railway installation business <em>(Bouygues / Equans)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-07-18T22:00:00Z">19 July 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 135</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-107816 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission approves Bouygues’ acquisition of Equans, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, Bouygues’ acquisition of Equans. The approval is conditional on full compliance with commitments offered by Bouygues. <br class='autobr' /> Executive (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-eur634m-in-compensation-to-the-belgian-postal" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €634M in compensation to the Belgian postal service to continue providing a service of general economic interest <em>(bpost)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-07-18T22:00:00Z">19 July 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 164</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-107817 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves Belgian postal service compensation to bpost* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, Belgium’s plans to compensate bpost for providing postal services of general economic interest between 2022 and 2026. <br class='autobr' /> Executive Vice-President (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2022/the-eu-commission-issues-a-statement-of-objections-to-two-american-firms-which" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission issues a Statement of Objections to 2 American firms which concluded a merger in defiance of the standstill obligation <em>(Illumina / Grail)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-07-18T22:00:00Z">19 July 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 175</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-107819 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission alleges Illumina and GRAIL breached EU merger rules by early implementation of their acquisition* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has sent a Statement of Objections alleging that Illumina and GRAIL breached the EU Merger Regulation by implementing the acquisition while the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-2022-2027-regional-aid-map-for-belgium" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves 2022-2027 regional aid map for Belgium</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-07-17T22:00:00Z">18 July 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 83</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-107756 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves 2022-2027 regional aid map for Belgium* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules Belgium’s map for granting regional aid from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2027 within the framework of the revised Regional aid Guidelines (’RAG’). <br class='autobr' /> The (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-up-to-eur5-4b-of-state-aid-from-15-member-states-for" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves up to €5.4B of State aid from 15 Member States for an Important Project of a Common European Interest in the hydrogen technology value chain</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-07-14T22:00:00Z">15 July 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 87</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-107763 introduction entry-content"> <p>State Aid: Commission approves up to €5.4 billion of public support by fifteen Member States for an Important Project of Common European Interest in the hydrogen technology value chain* <br class='autobr' /> The Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, an Important Project of Common European Interest (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-a-finnish-scheme-worth-eur2b-to-support-companies-in" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a Finnish scheme worth €2B to support companies in context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-07-14T22:00:00Z">15 July 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 57</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-107764 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €2 billion Finnish scheme to support companies in context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €2 billion Finnish loan and guarantee scheme to support small and medium enterprises (‘SMEs’) and large companies in the context of (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-a-czech-scheme-worth-eur20-2m-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a Czech scheme worth €20.2M to support agricultural producers in the context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-07-13T22:00:00Z">14 July 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 84</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-107765 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €20.2 million Czech scheme to support agricultural producers in context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €20.2 million (CZK 500 million) Czech scheme to support primary agricultural producers in the context of Russia’s (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2022/the-eu-commission-seeks-feedback-on-commitments-offered-by-an-online-retail" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission seeks feedback on commitments offered by an online retail platform concerning the use of marketplace seller data and access to certain features <em>(Amazon)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-07-13T22:00:00Z">14 July 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 158</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-107767 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission seeks feedback on commitments offered by Amazon concerning marketplace seller data and access to Buy Box and Prime* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission invites comments on commitments offered by Amazon to address competition concerns over its use of non-public marketplace seller data (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-a-german-scheme-worth-eur5b-to-support-energy-and" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a German scheme worth €5B to support energy and trade intensive companies in the context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-07-13T22:00:00Z">14 July 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 79</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-107768 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €5 billion German scheme to support energy and trade intensive companies in context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €5 billion German scheme to support energy and trade intensive companies across industrial sectors in the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-an-italian-scheme-worth-eur526-5m-to-support-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves an Italian scheme worth €526.5M to support the road haulage sector in the context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-07-13T22:00:00Z">14 July 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 80</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-108550 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €526.5 million Italian scheme to support the road haulage sector in the context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €526.5 million Italian scheme to support the road haulage sector in the context of Russia’s invasion of (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-a-dutch-scheme-to-support-the-filling-of-the-gas" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a Dutch scheme to support the filling of the gas storage facility in the context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine <em>(Bergermeer)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-07-11T22:00:00Z">12 July 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 86</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-108551 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves Dutch scheme to support the filling of the gas storage facility Bergermeer in context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved an up to €406.4 million Dutch scheme to support the filling of the gas storage facility Bergermeer in the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2022/the-eu-commission-accepts-commitments-from-three-mobile-phone-operators-on" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission accepts commitments from three mobile phone operators on Czech network sharing <em>(T-Mobile / CETIN / O2)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-07-10T22:00:00Z">11 July 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 227</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-107769 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission accepts commitments from T-Mobile CZ, CETIN and O2 CZ on Czech network sharing* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has made commitments offered by T-Mobile CZ, CETIN and O2 CZ, as well as their parent companies Deutsche Telekom and PPF Group, legally binding under EU antitrust (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2022/the-eu-commission-consults-member-states-on-a-proposal-to-amend-the-temporary" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission consults Member States on a proposal to amend the Temporary Crisis Framework which seeks to deal with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-07-10T22:00:00Z">11 July 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 55</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-108552 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission consults Member States on proposal to amend Temporary Crisis Framework* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has sent to Member States for consultation a draft proposal to adjust the State aid Temporary Crisis Framework, initially adopted on 23 March 2022 to support the economy in the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2022/the-eu-commission-sends-a-statement-of-objections-to-two-ethanol-producers-over" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission sends a Statement of Objections to two ethanol producers over alleged benchmarking cartel <em>(Alcogroup / Agroetanol)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-07-06T22:00:00Z">7 July 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 156</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-107447 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission sends Statement of Objections to Alcogroup and Agroetanol over alleged ethanol benchmarks cartel* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has informed Alcogroup S.A. and its subsidiary Alcodis S.A. (together ‘Alcogroup’) as well as Lantmännen ek för and its subsidiary Lantmännen (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-an-italian-scheme-worth-eur1-2b-under-the-recovery" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves an Italian scheme worth €1.2B under the Recovery and Resilience Facility to support investments in photovoltaic panels in the agricultural sector</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-07-06T22:00:00Z">7 July 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 738</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-107448 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €1.2 billion Italian scheme under Recovery and Resilience Facility to support investments in photovoltaic panels in agricultural sector* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €1.2 billion Italian scheme made available through the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-a-croatian-scheme-worth-eur500m-to-support-companies" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a Croatian scheme worth €500M to support companies in context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-07-06T22:00:00Z">7 July 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 56</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-107449 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €500 million Croatian scheme to support companies in context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved an up to €500 million Croatian scheme to support companies across sectors in the context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The scheme (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2022/the-eu-commission-invites-comments-on-draft-proposals-for-the-future-of-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission invites comments on draft proposals for the future of the Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulation and Supplementary Guidelines</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-07-05T22:00:00Z">6 July 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 138</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-107442 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission invites comments on draft proposals for the future of the Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulation and Supplementary Guidelines* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission launched today a public consultation and a call for evidence inviting all interested parties to comment on its draft (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2022/the-eu-commission-confirms-unannounced-inspections-in-the-online-food-delivery" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission confirms unannounced inspections in the online food delivery sector</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-07-05T22:00:00Z">6 July 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 201</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-107443 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission confirms unannounced inspections in the online food delivery sector* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission carried out unannounced inspections at the premises of companies active in the online ordering and delivery of food, groceries and other consumer goods in two Member States. <br class='autobr' /> The (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2022/the-eu-commission-proposes-new-rules-to-simplify-procedures-for-state-aid-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission proposes new rules to simplify procedures for State aid to green transport projects</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-07-05T22:00:00Z">6 July 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 90</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-107444 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission proposes rules to simplify procedures for State aid to green transport* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has proposed a Council Regulation enabling the Commission to exempt from prior notification under EU State aid rules certain types of aid for rail, inland waterway and (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-a-swedish-scheme-worth-eur154m-to-support-livestock" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a Swedish scheme worth €154M to support livestock and greenhouse producers in the context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-07-05T22:00:00Z">6 July 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 91</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-107445 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €154 million Swedish scheme to support livestock and greenhouse producers in context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €154 million (SEK 1,635 million) Swedish scheme to support the livestock sector and the greenhouse (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2022/the-eu-commission-welcomes-the-adoption-by-the-eu-parliament-of-new-rules-for" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission welcomes the adoption by the EU Parliament of new rules for digital services</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-07-04T22:00:00Z">5 July 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 173</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-107441 introduction entry-content"> <p>Digital Services Package: Commission welcomes the adoption by the European Parliament of the EU’s new rulebook for digital services* <br class='autobr' /> The Commission welcomes the adoption by the European Parliament of the Digital Services Act and Digital Markets Act, proposed by the Commission in December 2020. (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-a-french-scheme-worth-eur5b-to-support-energy" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a French scheme worth €5B to support energy-intensive companies in the context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-06-30T22:00:00Z">1 July 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 70</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-107440 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €5 billion French scheme to support energy intensive companies in context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €5 billion French scheme to support energy intensive companies across sectors in the context of Russia’s invasion of (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2022/the-eu-commission-accepts-commitments-by-a-professional-association-of-irish" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission accepts commitments by a professional association of Irish insurers to ensure access to its data sharing platform <em>(Irish Insurance)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-06-29T22:00:00Z">30 June 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 145</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-107434 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission accepts commitments by Insurance Ireland to ensure access to its data sharing platform* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has made commitments offered by Insurance Ireland, an association of Irish insurers, legally binding under EU antitrust rules. Insurance Ireland must ensure (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-a-polish-state-aid-scheme-worth-eur1-2b-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a Polish State aid scheme worth €1.2B to support companies in context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-06-29T22:00:00Z">30 June 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 59</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-107435 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €1.2 billion Polish scheme to support companies in context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €1.2 billion Polish scheme (PLN 5.5 billion) to support companies across sectors in the context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2022/the-eu-commission-opens-an-in-depth-investigation-into-czech-support-for-a-new" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into Czech support for a new nuclear power plant <em>(Elektrárna Dukovany II)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-06-29T22:00:00Z">30 June 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 98</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-107436 introduction entry-content"> <p>State Aid: Commission opens in-depth investigation into Czech support for new nuclear power plant in Dukovany* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether public support that Czechia plans to grant for the construction of a new nuclear power plant in Dukovany (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-a-slovenian-scheme-worth-eur140m-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a Slovenian scheme worth €140M to support companies in context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-06-29T22:00:00Z">30 June 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 70</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-107437 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €140 million Slovenian scheme to support companies in context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €140 million Slovenian scheme to support companies across sectors in the context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The scheme was (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2022/the-eu-commission-welcomes-an-agreement-on-the-regulation-of-foreign-subsidies" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission welcomes an agreement on the regulation of foreign subsidies, including rules governing concentrations, public procurement procedures and all other areas that could lead to unfair competition between Member States</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-06-29T22:00:00Z">30 June 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 116</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-107438 introduction entry-content"> <p>Foreign Subsidies: Commission welcomes political agreement on Regulation on distortive foreign subsidies* <br class='autobr' /> The Commission welcomes the political agreement reached today between the European Parliament and EU Member States on the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (‘FSR’). The FSR is an important (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2022/the-eu-commission-seeks-feedback-on-performance-of-eu-antitrust-enforcement" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission seeks feedback on performance of EU antitrust enforcement framework</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-06-29T22:00:00Z">30 June 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 79</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-108553 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission seeks feedback on performance of EU antitrust enforcement framework* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has launched today a call for evidence and a public consultation inviting feedback on the performance of the EU Regulations which lay out the procedures for the application of (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-a-romanian-scheme-worth-eur60-7m-to-support-the-road" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a Romanian scheme worth €60.7M to support the road transport sector in the context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-06-27T22:00:00Z">28 June 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 83</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-107433 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €60.7 million Romanian scheme to support the road transport sector in the context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €60.7 million (RON 300 million) Romanian scheme to support companies active in road transport of goods and (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-eur1-million-croatian-scheme-to-support-maize-seed" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €1 million Croatian scheme to support maize seed producers in the context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-06-22T22:00:00Z">23 June 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 184</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-107247 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €1 million Croatian scheme to support maize seed producers in context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €1 million (HRK 7.5 million) Croatian scheme to support maize seed producers in the context of Russia’s invasion of (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2022/the-eu-commission-opens-an-in-depth-investigation-into-a-proposed-acquisition" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into a proposed acquisition transaction between two fuel suppliers in Slovenia <em>(OMV Slovenija / MOL)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-06-22T22:00:00Z">23 June 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 170</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-107249 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into the proposed acquisition of OMV Slovenija by MOL* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess the proposed acquisition of OMV Slovenija by MOL under the EU Merger Regulation. The Commission is concerned that the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-eur1-14-billion-hungarian-scheme-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €1.14B Hungarian scheme to support companies in context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-06-19T22:00:00Z">20 June 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 135</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-107253 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €1.14 billion Hungarian scheme to support companies in context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €1.14 billion (HUF 442.37 billion) Hungarian scheme to support companies across sectors in the context of Russia’s invasion of (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-eur1-7-billion-italian-scheme-to-support-investment" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €1.7 billion Italian scheme to support investment towards a sustainable recovery</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-06-19T22:00:00Z">20 June 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 119</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-107260 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €1.7 billion Italian scheme to support investment towards a sustainable recovery* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €1.7 billion Italian scheme aimed at providing investment support towards a sustainable recovery. The scheme was approved under the State aid (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-eur374-million-italian-scheme-to-compensate-rail" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €374M Italian scheme to compensate rail freight transport companies for the damage suffered due to the coronavirus pandemic</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-06-19T22:00:00Z">20 June 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 85</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-107261 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €374 million Italian scheme to compensate rail freight transport companies for the damage suffered due to the coronavirus pandemic* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, €374 million Italian support to compensate rail freight transport (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-eur3-9-million-estonian-scheme-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €3.9M Estonian scheme to support agricultural producers in the context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-06-19T22:00:00Z">20 June 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 137</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-107264 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €3.9 million Estonian scheme to support agricultural producers in context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €3.9 million Estonian scheme to support the beef, poultry and horticulture sectors in the context of Russia’s (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-eur500-million-romanian-scheme-under-recovery-and" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €500 million Romanian scheme under Recovery and Resilience Facility to support the establishment of new forest areas</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-06-19T22:00:00Z">20 June 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 134</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-107266 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €500 million Romanian scheme under Recovery and Resilience Facility to support the establishment of new forest areas* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €500 million Romanian scheme made available through the Recovery and Resilience (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2022/the-eu-commission-opens-an-investigation-into-possible-anticompetitive" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an investigation into possible anticompetitive disparagement between two pharmaceutical companies <em>(Vifor)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-06-19T22:00:00Z">20 June 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 331</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-107269 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission opens investigation into possible anticompetitive disparagement by Vifor Pharma of iron medicine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened a formal antitrust investigation to assess whether Vifor Pharma has restricted competition by illegally disparaging its closest – and (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-eur226-million-hungarian-scheme-to-support-smes-in" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €226 million Hungarian scheme to support SMEs in context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-06-16T22:00:00Z">17 June 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 60</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-107302 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €226 million Hungarian scheme to support SMEs in context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €226 million (HUF 90 billion) Hungarian scheme to support small and medium-sized enterprises (‘SMEs’) across sectors in the context of (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2022/the-commission-approves-subject-to-conditions-an-acquisition-transaction" rel="bookmark">The Commission approves subject to conditions an acquisition transaction between two foodservice equipment companies <em>(Ali Group / Welbit)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-06-16T22:00:00Z">17 June 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 114</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-107313 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission approves Ali Group’s acquisition of Welbilt, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of Welbilt by Ali Group. The approval is conditional on full compliance with commitments offered by Ali Group. (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-award-of-slots-at-lisbon-airport-to-swiss-low-cost" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves the award of slots at Lisbon airport to a Swiss low-cost airline company following a national competitor’s restructuring <em>(Easyjet / TAP Air Portugal)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-06-15T22:00:00Z">16 June 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 107</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-107314 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves award of slots at Lisbon airport to easyJet following TAP Group’s restructuring* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has ranked easyJet first among the air carriers that have applied for the portfolio of up to 18 daily slots at Lisbon airport. The slots will be made (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2022/the-eu-commission-carries-out-unannounced-inspections-in-the-water" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission carries out unannounced inspections in the water infrastructure sector over alleged bid-rigging</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-06-13T22:00:00Z">14 June 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 350</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-107240 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission carries out unannounced inspections in the water infrastructure sector over alleged bid-rigging* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission is conducting unannounced inspections in a Member State at the premises of companies active in the construction of networks and treatment plants for (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-eur500-million-finnish-scheme-to-support-companies" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €500M Finnish scheme to support companies in context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-06-12T22:00:00Z">13 June 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 121</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-107238 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves 500 million Finnish scheme to support companies in context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved an €500 million scheme to support companies active in the context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The scheme was approved under the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2022/the-eu-commission-sends-statement-of-objections-to-czech-and-austrian-rail" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission sends a statement of objections to Czech and Austrian rail incumbents over alleged collective boycott <em>(České dráhy / Österreichische Bundesbahnen)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-06-09T22:00:00Z">10 June 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 436</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-106988 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission sends Statement of Objections to České dráhy and Österreichische Bundesbahnen over alleged collective boycott* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has informed České dráhy (‘ČD’) and Österreichische Bundesbahnen (‘ÖBB’), the Czech and Austrian rail incumbents, of its preliminary view (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-eur400m-portuguese-recapitalisation-scheme-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €400M Portuguese recapitalisation scheme to support companies affected by the COVID-19 pandemic</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-06-09T22:00:00Z">10 June 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 252</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-106993 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €400 million Portuguese recapitalisation scheme to support companies affected by the coronavirus pandemic* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €400 million Portuguese scheme to support strategic companies affected by the coronavirus pandemic. The scheme was (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-eur8-4b-spanish-and-portuguese-measures-to-lower" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €8.4B Spanish and Portuguese measure to lower electricity prices amid energy crisis</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-06-07T22:00:00Z">8 June 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 278</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-106991 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves Spanish and Portuguese measure to lower electricity prices amid energy crisis* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €8.4 billion Spanish and Portuguese measure aimed at reducing the wholesale electricity prices in the Iberian market (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-eur453-25m-portuguese-restructuring-aid-in-favour-of" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €453.25M Portuguese restructuring aid in favour of a regional air carrier <em>(SATA Group)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-06-06T22:00:00Z">7 June 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 254</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-106996 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €453.25 million Portuguese restructuring aid in favour of SATA Group* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, Portugal’s plans to grant air carrier SATA Air Açores (‘SATA’) restructuring aid for a total amount of €453.25 million. The (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2022/the-eu-commission-green-lights-a-eur160m-portuguese-scheme-to-alleviate-damage" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission green-lights a €160M Portuguese scheme to alleviate the damage done to gas-intensive industries amid rising gas prices due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-06-02T22:00:00Z">3 June 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 349</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-106915 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €160 million Portuguese scheme to support gas intensive companies in context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €160 million Portuguese scheme to support gas intensive companies in the context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2022/the-eu-commission-opens-an-investigation-into-whether-czech-support-for-digital" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an investigation into whether Czech support for digital terrestrial television operators breaches EU State aid rules <em>(Česká televize / České Radiokomunikace / Digital Broadcasting)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-06-02T22:00:00Z">3 June 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 362</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-106920 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission opens in-depth investigation into Czech support measure for Digital Terrestrial Television operators* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether public support that Czechia plans to grant in favour of Digital Terrestrial Television (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-finland-s-5-year-regional-aid-map" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves Finland’s 5-year regional aid map</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-06-01T22:00:00Z">2 June 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 339</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-106916 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves 2022-2027 regional aid map for Finland* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules Finland’s map for granting regional aid from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2027, within the framework of the revised Regional aid Guidelines (’RAG’). <br class='autobr' /> The (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2022/the-eu-commission-agrees-to-a-spanish-scheme-worth-eur10b-to-support-businesses" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission agrees to a Spanish scheme worth €10B to support businesses in the context of Russian aggression in Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-06-01T22:00:00Z">2 June 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 333</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-106917 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €10 billion Spanish scheme to support companies in context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved an up to €10 billion Spanish scheme (“National Guarantee Scheme”) to support self-employed and companies across sectors in the context (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2022/the-eu-commission-accepts-lithuania-s-eur20m-support-scheme-to-ease-the-effects" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission accepts Lithuania’s €20M support scheme to ease the effects on businesses caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-06-01T22:00:00Z">2 June 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 329</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-106918 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €20 million Lithuanian scheme to support companies in context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €20 million Lithuanian scheme to support companies across sectors in the context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The scheme was (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-a-greek-scheme-worth-eur50m-to-support-the-livestock" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a Greek scheme worth €50M to support the livestock industry in the context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-05-31T22:00:00Z">1 June 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 302</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-106921 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €50 million Greek scheme to support the livestock sector in context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €50 million Greek scheme to support the livestock sector in the context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The scheme was (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur500m-luxembourgish-state-aid-scheme" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €500M Luxembourg State aid scheme guaranteeing loans with a view to increasing liquidity in the face of the geopolitical crisis triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-05-19T22:00:00Z">20 May 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 336</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-106831 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €500 million Luxembourgish scheme to support companies in context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €500 million Luxembourgish guarantee scheme to support companies across sectors in the context of Russia’s invasion of (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2022/the-eu-commission-green-lights-a-finnish-state-aid-scheme-worth-eur16m-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission green-lights a Finnish State aid scheme worth €16M to support farmers in the context of the Russian invasion of Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-05-19T22:00:00Z">20 May 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 341</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-106832 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €16 million Finnish scheme to support farmers in context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €16 million Finnish scheme to support the agricultural sector in the context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The scheme was approved (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur1-2b-state-aid-scheme-by-the-italian-government" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €1.2B State aid Scheme by the Italian government to support the agriculture and fishing industries following the fallout from the Russo-Ukrainian War</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-05-17T22:00:00Z">18 May 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 329</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-106828 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €1.2 billion Italian scheme to support agricultural, forestry, fishery and aquaculture sectors in context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €1.2 billion Italian umbrella scheme to support the agricultural, forestry, fishery (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur30m-maltese-state-aid-scheme-to-increase" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €30M Maltese State aid scheme to increase production and imports of wholesale grains in the context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-05-17T22:00:00Z">18 May 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 342</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-106829 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves a €30 million Maltese scheme to support the importation, manufacturing and wholesale of grains in context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €30 million Maltese scheme to support companies active in the importation, (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-the-2022-2027-regional-aid-map-for-northern-ireland" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves the 2022-2027 regional aid map for Northern Ireland</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-05-16T22:00:00Z">17 May 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 302</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-106825 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves 2022-2027 regional aid map for Northern Ireland* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules and in line with the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland annexed to the Agreement on the withdrawal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2022/the-eu-commission-launches-an-investigation-into-the-fashion-sector-on-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission launches an investigation into the fashion sector on the belief that there may be anticompetitive agreements between several companies</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-05-16T22:00:00Z">17 May 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 432</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-106826 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission carries out unannounced inspections in the fashion sector* <br class='autobr' /> On 17 May the European Commission has started unannounced inspections at the premises of companies active in the fashion industry in several Member States. In parallel, the Commission has sent out formal requests (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-a-swedish-state-aid-scheme-worth-eur404m-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a Swedish State aid scheme worth €404M to support disadvantaged workers entering the workforce</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-05-15T22:00:00Z">16 May 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 262</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-106819 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €404 million Swedish scheme to help disadvantaged workers access the labour market* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a Swedish scheme of around €404 million (SEK 4.2 billion) to help disadvantaged workers access the labour market. (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2022/the-eu-commission-green-lights-a-greek-subsidised-loan-scheme-worth-eur2b-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission green-lights a Greek subsidised loan scheme worth €2B to support a sustainable recovery from the downturn triggered by COVID-19</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-05-15T22:00:00Z">16 May 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 283</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-106823 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €2 billion Greek scheme to support investment towards a sustainable recovery* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €2 billion Greek scheme aimed at providing investment support towards a sustainable recovery. The scheme was approved under the State aid (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2022/the-eu-commission-sets-plan-to-phase-out-state-aid-covid-temporary-framework" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission sets plan to phase out State aid COVID Temporary Framework</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-05-11T22:00:00Z">12 May 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 407</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-106702 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission will phase out state aid Covid Temporary Framework* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission will phase out the State aid COVID Temporary Framework, adopted on 19 March 2020 and last amended on 18 November 2021, enabling Member States to remedy a serious disturbance in the economy in the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-eur698-million-italian-scheme-to-support-the-tourism" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €698 million Italian scheme to support the tourism sector in the context of coronavirus pandemic</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-05-10T22:00:00Z">11 May 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 336</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-106703 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €698 million Italian scheme to support the tourism sector in the context of coronavirus pandemic* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €698 million Italian scheme to support companies active in the tourism sector affected by the coronavirus pandemic. The scheme (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2022/the-eu-commission-adopts-new-vertical-block-exemption-regulation-vber-and" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission adopts new Vertical Block Exemption Regulation (VBER) and Vertical Guidelines</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-05-09T22:00:00Z">10 May 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 1844</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-106584 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission adopts new Vertical Block Exemption Regulation and Vertical Guidelines* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has adopted today the new Vertical Block Exemption Regulation (‘VBER’) accompanied by the new Vertical Guidelines, following a thorough evaluation and review of the 2010 rules. (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2022/the-eu-commission-preliminarily-finds-abuse-of-dominant-position-by-a-big-tech" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission preliminarily finds an abuse of dominance by a Big Tech firm based on denying access to essential hardware that would allow other apps to compete with its payment feature <em>(Apple Pay)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-05-01T22:00:00Z">2 May 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 800</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-106469 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission sends Statement of Objections to Apple over practices regarding Apple Pay* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has informed Apple of its preliminary view that it abused its dominant position in markets for mobile wallets on iOS devices. By limiting access to a standard technology (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-eur169-million-spanish-scheme-to-support-milk" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €169 million Spanish scheme to support milk producers in the context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-04-27T22:00:00Z">28 April 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 358</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-106421 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €169 million Spanish scheme to support milk producers in context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €169 million Spanish scheme to support the milk producers sector in the context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The scheme (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-eur700-million-french-scheme-to-support-research" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €700M French scheme to support research, development and innovation projects by companies of all sizes and across all sectors</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-04-26T22:00:00Z">27 April 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 293</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-106422 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €700 million French scheme to support research, development and innovation projects across all sectors* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €700 million French scheme to support research, development and innovation projects by (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-eur18-million-irish-support-scheme-to-support-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves an €18M Irish support scheme to support the road haulage sector in the context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-04-26T22:00:00Z">27 April 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 298</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-106434 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €18 million Irish scheme to support the road haulage sector in the context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved an €18 million Irish scheme to support the road haulage sector in the context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-eur130-million-lithuanian-scheme-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €130M Lithuanian scheme to support companies affected by China’s discriminatory trade restrictions</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-04-25T22:00:00Z">26 April 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 286</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-106441 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €130 million Lithuanian scheme to support companies affected by discriminatory trade restrictions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €130 million Lithuanian scheme to support and facilitate access to finance by companies affected (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-eur2-billion-italian-scheme-under-the-recovery-and" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €2 billion Italian scheme under the recovery and resilience facility to support roll out of 5G mobile networks</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-04-24T22:00:00Z">25 April 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 279</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-106443 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €2 billion Italian scheme under the Recovery and Resilience Facility to support roll out of 5G mobile networks* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €2 billion Italian scheme made available through the Recovery and Resilience Facility (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2022/the-eu-commission-executive-vice-president-vestager-comments-on-the-decision-by" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission Executive Vice-President Vestager comments on the decision by Europe’s two largest producers of insulating panels to drop their proposed merger following a Statement of Objections <em>(Kingspan / Trimo)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-04-21T22:00:00Z">22 April 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 283</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-106419 introduction entry-content"> <p>Statement by Executive Vice-President Vestager on the decision by Kingspan and European Architectural Systems to abandon the proposed transaction involving the purchase of Trimo* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission takes note of the decision by Kingspan and European Architectural Systems (i.e. the parent (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur7-billion-french-scheme-to-support-investment" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €7 billion French scheme to support investment towards a sustainable recovery</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-04-20T22:00:00Z">21 April 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 466</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-106227 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €7 billion French scheme to support investment towards a sustainable recovery* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €7 billion French scheme aimed at providing investment support towards a sustainable recovery. The scheme was approved under the State aid (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur836-million-polish-scheme-to-support-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €836 million Polish scheme to support the agricultural sector in the context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-04-18T22:00:00Z">19 April 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 419</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-106219 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €836 million Polish scheme to support agricultural sector in context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €836 million (PLN 3.9 billion) Polish scheme to support the agricultural sector in the context of Russia’s invasion of (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-eur20b-german-scheme-to-support-companies-in-context" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €20B German scheme to support companies in context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-04-18T22:00:00Z">19 April 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 41</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-110879 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €20 billion German scheme to support companies in context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved an up to €20 billion German scheme to support companies active in all sectors in the context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur250-million-portuguese-measure-to-facilitate" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €250M Portuguese measure to facilitate access to finance for small and medium enterprises affected by the COVID-19 pandemic <em>(Banco Português de Fomento)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-04-10T22:00:00Z">11 April 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 650</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-106065 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €250 million Portuguese measure under the Recovery and Resilience Facility to further capitalise Banco Português de Fomento* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission approved, under EU State aid rules, a €250 million Portuguese aid measure, made available through the Recovery (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-an-acquisition-between-two-leading-global-aerospace" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission conditionally approves an acquisition between two leading global aerospace component suppliers <em>(Parker / Meggitt)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-04-10T22:00:00Z">11 April 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 633</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-106066 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission approves Parker’s acquisition of Meggitt, subject to conditions * <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of Meggitt by Parker. The approval is conditional on full compliance with commitments offered by Parker. (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-a-french-liquidity-scheme-to-support-companies-in" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a French liquidity scheme to support companies in the context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-04-06T22:00:00Z">7 April 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 595</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-106039 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves French liquidity scheme to support companies in context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a French scheme that enables up to €155 billion in liquidity support for companies across all sectors in the context of Russia’s (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2022/the-eu-commission-opens-an-in-depth-investigation-into-a-proposed-acquisition" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into a proposed acquisition in the market for wood-based panels <em>(Pfleiderer Polska / Kronospan)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-04-04T22:00:00Z">5 April 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 620</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-106038 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into proposed acquisition of Pfleiderer Polska by Kronospan* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess the proposed acquisition of Pfleiderer Polska by Kronospan, under the EU Merger Regulation. The Commission is (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2022/the-eu-commission-closes-investigation-into-lng-supply-agreements-between-qatar" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission closes investigation into LNG supply agreements between Qatar based energy company and European importers <em>(Qatar Energy)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-03-30T22:00:00Z">31 March 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 9</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-118945 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission closes investigation into LNG supply agreements between Qatar Energy and European importers* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has decided to close its antitrust investigation into agreements for the supply of liquefied natural gas (‘LNG’) between Qatar Energy and several European (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2022/the-eu-commission-partially-refers-an-acquisition-in-the-pharmaceutical-sector" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission partially refers an acquisition in the pharmaceutical sector to the French Competition Authority and unconditionally clears the proposed merger outside France <em>(McKesson / Phoenix)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-03-29T22:00:00Z">30 March 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 409</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-105995 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission partially refers acquisition of a part of McKesson by Phoenix to France’s competition authority and clears proposed merger outside France* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has partially referred the proposed acquisition of a part of McKesson by Phoenix to the French competition (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2022/the-eu-commission-confirms-unannounced-inspections-in-the-german-natural-gas" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission confirms unannounced inspections in the German natural gas sector</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-03-28T22:00:00Z">29 March 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 448</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-105990 introduction entry-content"> <p>On 29 March 2022, the European Commission carried out unannounced inspections at the premises of several companies in Germany active in the supply, transmission and storage of natural gas. <br class='autobr' /> The Commission has concerns that the inspected companies may have violated EU competition rules that (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2022/the-eu-commission-publishes-remarks-made-by-the-executive-vice-president" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission publishes remarks made by the Executive Vice-President Vestager for the political agreement on the Digital Markets Act</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-03-24T23:00:00Z">25 March 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 439</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-105996 introduction entry-content"> <p>Remarks by Executive Vice-President Vestager for the political agreement on the Digital Markets Act* <br class='autobr' /> "Check against delivery" <br class='autobr' /> It is less than 18 months ago that the Commission tabled the two proposals for the Digital Markets Act and the Digital Service act. And here we are today. And with (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2022/the-eu-commission-welcomes-a-political-agreement-on-new-rules-to-ensure-fair" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission welcomes a political agreement on new rules to ensure fair and open digital markets</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-03-24T23:00:00Z">25 March 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 392</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-106007 introduction entry-content"> <p>Digital Markets Act: Commission welcomes political agreement on rules to ensure fair and open digital markets* <br class='autobr' /> The Commission welcomes the swift political agreement reached yesterday between the European Parliament and EU Member States on the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The regulation, agreed (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2022/the-eu-commission-adopts-a-temporary-crisis-framework-to-permit-increased-state" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission adopts a Temporary Crisis Framework to permit increased State aid in the context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-03-22T23:00:00Z">23 March 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 452</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-105912 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission adopts Temporary Crisis Framework to support the economy in context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine* <br class='autobr' /> Today, the European Commission has adopted a Temporary Crisis Framework to enable Member States to use the flexibility foreseen under State aid rules to support the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-2022-2027-regional-aid-map-for-ireland" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves 2022-2027 regional aid map for Ireland</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-03-21T23:00:00Z">22 March 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 311</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-105938 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves 2022-2027 regional aid map for Ireland* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules Ireland’s map for granting regional aid from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2027 within the framework of the revised Regional aid Guidelines (’RAG’). <br class='autobr' /> The (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-eur209m-of-hungarian-aid-for-construction-of-a" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €209M of Hungarian aid for construction of a global information and communications technology company’s electric vehicle battery plant <em>(SK On Hungary)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-03-21T23:00:00Z">22 March 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 381</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-105968 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €209 million Hungarian aid for construction of SK On Hungary’s electric vehicle battery plant* The European Commission has found that Hungary’s €209 million measure in favour of SK On Hungary is in line with EU State aid rules. The investment aid will support the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-an-austrian-scheme-worth-eur2b-under-the-recovery" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves an Austrian scheme worth €2B under the Recovery and Resilience Facility to support the roll-out of broadband networks</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-03-20T23:00:00Z">21 March 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 381</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-105895 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €2 billion Austrian scheme under Recovery and Resilience Facility to support roll out of broadband networks* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €2 billion Austrian aid scheme made available through the Recovery and Resilience (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur120m-spanish-scheme-under-recovery-and" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €120M Spanish scheme under the Recovery and Resilience Facility to support sustainable rail freight transport</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-03-20T23:00:00Z">21 March 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 330</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-105970 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €120 million Spanish scheme under Recovery and Resilience Facility to support sustainable rail freight transport* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €120 million Spanish scheme made available through the Recovery and Resilience (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-a-budget-of-eur95-million-in-polish-aid-for-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a budget of €95 million in Polish aid for the expansion of a company’s electric vehicles battery plant <em>(LG Chem)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-03-17T23:00:00Z">18 March 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 167</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-106156 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €95 million Polish aid for expansion of LG Chem’s electric vehicles battery plant* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found that Poland’s €95 million measure in favour of LG Chem Group (‘LG Chem’) is in line with EU State aid rules. The investment aid will support the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-2022-2027-regional-aid-map-for-spain" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves 2022-2027 regional aid map for Spain</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-03-16T23:00:00Z">17 March 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 301</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-105779 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves 2022-2027 regional aid map for Spain* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules Spain’s map for granting regional aid from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2027, within the framework of the revised Regional aid Guidelines (’RAG’). <br class='autobr' /> The revised (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-eur2-9-billion-spanish-scheme-to-partially" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €2.9B Spanish scheme to partially compensate energy-intensive companies for higher electricity prices resulting from indirect emission costs</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-03-15T23:00:00Z">16 March 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 323</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-105781 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €2.9 billion Spanish scheme to compensate energy-intensive companies for indirect emission costs* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a Spanish scheme to partially compensate energy-intensive companies for higher electricity prices (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-eur1-4-billion-czech-scheme-to-partially-compensate" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €1.4B Czech scheme to partially compensate energy-intensive companies for higher electricity prices as a result of indirect emission costs</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-03-15T23:00:00Z">16 March 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 315</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-105783 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €1.4 billion Czech scheme to compensate energy-intensive companies for indirect emission costs* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a Czech scheme to partially compensate energy-intensive companies for higher electricity prices (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2022/the-eu-commission-unconditionally-approves-the-merger-between-a-major-us-online" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission unconditionally approves the merger between a major US online retail platform with audiovisual content and a Hollywood film production company <em>(Amazon / MGM)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-03-14T23:00:00Z">15 March 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 416</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-105784 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission approves acquisition of MGM by Amazon* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved unconditionally, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of MGM Holdings Inc. (‘MGM’) by Amazon.com Inc (‘Amazon’). The Commission concluded that the transaction would raise no (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2022/the-eu-commission-carries-out-unannounced-inspections-in-the-automotive-sector" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission carries out unannounced inspections in the automotive sector</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-03-14T23:00:00Z">15 March 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 425</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-105789 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission carries out unannounced inspections in the automotive sector* <br class='autobr' /> On 15 March 2022, the European Commission has conducted unannounced inspections at the premises of companies and associations active in the automotive sector located in several Member States. In parallel, the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2022/the-eu-commission-opens-an-investigation-into-possible-anticompetitive-conduct" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an investigation into possible anticompetitive conduct by Big Tech companies in online display advertising <em>(Google / Meta)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-03-10T23:00:00Z">11 March 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 709</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-105672 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission opens investigation into possible anticompetitive conduct by Google and Meta, in online display advertising* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened a formal antitrust investigation to assess whether an agreement between Google and Meta (formerly Facebook) for online display (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2022/the-eu-commission-opens-an-in-depth-investigation-into-greek-support-measures" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into Greek support measures in favour of the national postal operator <em>(ELTA)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-03-09T23:00:00Z">10 March 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 555</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-105674 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission opens in-depth investigation into Greek support measures in favour of postal operator Hellenic Post (ELTA)* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether certain Greek support measures in favour of ELTA are in line with EU State aid (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-a-2022-2027-regional-aid-map-for-luxembourg" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a 2022-2027 regional aid map for Luxembourg</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-03-06T23:00:00Z">7 March 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 591</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-105557 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves 2022-2027 regional aid map for Luxembourg* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules Luxembourg’s map for granting regional aid from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2027, within the framework of the revised Regional aid Guidelines (’RAG’). <br class='autobr' /> The (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-a-2022-2027-regional-aid-map-for-malta" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a 2022-2027 regional aid map for Malta</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-03-02T23:00:00Z">3 March 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 659</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-105562 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves 2022-2027 regional aid map for Malta* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules Malta’s map for granting regional aid from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2027, within the framework of the revised Regional aid Guidelines (’RAG’). <br class='autobr' /> The revised (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur2-billion-hungarian-scheme-aimed-at-providing" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €2B Hungarian scheme aimed at providing investment support for sustainable recovery</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-03-01T23:00:00Z">2 March 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 662</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-105458 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €2 billion Hungarian investment support scheme towards a sustainable recovery* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €2 billion Hungarian scheme aimed at providing investment support towards a sustainable recovery. The scheme was approved under the State aid (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-eur687m-italian-scheme-to-compensate-commercial-rail" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €687M Italian scheme to compensate commercial rail passenger operators for the damage suffered due to the COVID-19 pandemic</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-03-01T23:00:00Z">2 March 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 619</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-105566 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €687 million Italian scheme to compensate commercial rail passenger operators for the damage suffered due to the coronavirus pandemic* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, €687 million Italian support to compensate providers of (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2022/the-eu-commission-invites-comments-on-draft-revised-rules-on-horizontal" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission invites comments on draft revised rules on horizontal cooperation agreements between companies</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-02-28T23:00:00Z">1 March 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 808</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-105454 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission invites comments on draft revised rules on horizontal cooperation agreements between companies* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has launched today a public consultation inviting all interested parties to comment on two draft revised Horizontal Block Exemption Regulations on (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2022/the-eu-commission-consults-stakeholders-on-sustainability-agreements-in" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission consults stakeholders on sustainability agreements in agriculture</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-02-27T23:00:00Z">28 February 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 377</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-105386 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission consults stakeholders on sustainability agreements in agriculture* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission is inviting stakeholders such as primary producers, processors, manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers and input providers to share their experience with agreements aimed at (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2022/the-eu-commission-seeks-feedback-on-commitments-offered-by-an-irish-insurers" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission seeks feedback on commitments offered by an Irish insurers’ association concerning access to its data sharing platform <em>(Insurance Ireland)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-02-24T23:00:00Z">25 February 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 206</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-106412 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission seeks feedback on commitments offered by Insurance Ireland concerning access to its data sharing platform* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission invites comments on commitments offered by Insurance Ireland, an association of Irish insurers, to address competition concerns regarding (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2022/the-eu-commission-conditionally-clears-the-merger-between-2-providers-of-cargo" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission conditionally clears a merger between two providers of cargo and load handling services <em>(Cargotec / Konecranes)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-02-23T23:00:00Z">24 February 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 375</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-105361 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission clears the merger of Cargotec with Konecranes, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed merger between Cargotec and Konecranes. The approval is conditional on the divestiture of certain businesses. <br class='autobr' /> Executive (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2022/the-eu-commission-finds-that-hungary-s-veto-over-the-acquisition-of-an" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission finds that Hungary’s veto over the acquisition of an insurance company’s subsidiaries by an Austrian operator breached Article 21 of the EU Merger Regulation <em>(AEGON / Vienna Insurance)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-02-20T23:00:00Z">21 February 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 539</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-105278 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission finds that Hungary’s veto over the acquisition of AEGON’s Hungarian subsidiaries by VIG breached Article 21 of the EU Merger Regulation* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has concluded that Hungary’s decision to veto the acquisition of the Hungarian subsidiaries of the AEGON Group by (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-2022-2027-regional-aid-map-for-cyprus" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves 2022-2027 regional aid map for Cyprus</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-02-20T23:00:00Z">21 February 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 395</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-105279 introduction entry-content"> <p>The European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules Cyprus’s map for granting regional aid from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2027, within the framework of the revised Regional aid Guidelines (’RAG’). <br class='autobr' /> The revised RAG, adopted by the Commission on 19 April 2021 and in force since 1 (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2022/the-eu-commission-finds-that-hungary-s-decision-to-block-a-merger-between-two" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission finds that Hungary’s decision to block a merger between two insurance firms breached EU law because the Commission has exclusive competence to assess mergers with a Union dimension <em>(AEGON / Vienna Insurance)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-02-20T23:00:00Z">21 February 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 183</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-106417 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission finds that Hungary’s veto over the acquisition of AEGON’s Hungarian subsidiaries by VIG breached Article 21 of the EU Merger Regulation* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has concluded that Hungary’s decision to veto the acquisition of the Hungarian subsidiaries of the AEGON Group by (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-a-2022-2027-regional-aid-map-for-portugal" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a 2022-2027 regional aid map for Portugal</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-02-07T23:00:00Z">8 February 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 581</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-105081 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves 2022-2027 regional aid map for Portugal* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules Portugal’s map for granting regional aid from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2027, within the framework of the revised Regional aid Guidelines(’RAG’). <br class='autobr' /> The (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur1-7-billion-german-measure-to-recapitalise-a" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €1.7B German measure to recapitalise a national airport in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic <em>(Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-01-31T23:00:00Z">1 February 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 465</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-105097 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €1.7 billion German measure to recapitalise Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg in the context of the coronavirus pandemic* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved German plans to grant up to €1.7 billion for the recapitalisation of Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg Gmbh (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/january-2022/the-eu-commission-opens-an-in-depth-investigation-into-german-support-measures" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into German support measures in favour of a cargo company <em>(Deutsche Bahn / DB Cargo)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-01-30T23:00:00Z">31 January 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 385</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-105049 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission opens in-depth investigation into German support measures in favour of DB Cargo* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether certain German support measures in favour of DB Cargo are in line with EU State aid rules. <br class='autobr' /> DB Cargo is a 100% (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/january-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur3-8-billion-italian-scheme-under-the-recovery" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €3.8B Italian scheme under the Recovery and Resilience Facility to support the deployment of a fast fibre internet provider</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-01-26T23:00:00Z">27 January 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 295</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-105055 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €3.8 billion Italian scheme under Recovery and Resilience Facility to support deployment of Gigabit networks* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €3.8 billion Italian scheme made available through the Recovery and Resilience Facility (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/january-2022/the-eu-commission-clears-the-merger-between-a-big-tech-company-and-a-provider" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears the merger between a Big Tech company and a provider of customer service and support CRM software, subject to conditions <em>(Meta / Kustomer)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-01-26T23:00:00Z">27 January 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 572</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-105062 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission clears acquisition of Kustomer by Meta (formerly Facebook), subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has today approved under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of Kustomer by Meta (formerly Facebook). The approval is conditional on full compliance with (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/january-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-a-restructuring-aid-of-up-to-around-eur2-7-billion" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a restructuring aid of up to €2.7B for a Romanian power company <em>(Complexul Energetic)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-01-25T23:00:00Z">26 January 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 315</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-105059 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves restructuring aid of up to around €2.7 billion for Romanian power company Complexul Energetic Oltenia SA* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, Romania’s plans to grant power company Complexul Energetic Oltenia SA (‘CE Oltenia’) (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/january-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-a-2022-2027-regional-aid-map-for-france" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a 2022-2027 regional aid map for France</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-01-20T23:00:00Z">21 January 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 465</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104756 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves 2022-2027 regional aid map for France* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules the map of France for granting regional aid from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2027 within the framework of the revised Regional aid Guidelines (‘RAG’). <br class='autobr' /> The (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/january-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-a-2022-2027-regional-aid-map-for-austria" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a 2022-2027 regional aid map for Austria</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-01-19T23:00:00Z">20 January 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 436</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104755 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves 2022-2027 regional aid map for Austria* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules Austria’s map for granting regional aid from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2027 within the framework of the revised Regional aid Guidelines (’RAG’). <br class='autobr' /> The (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/january-2022/the-eu-commission-publishes-its-final-report-on-the-consumer-internet-of-things" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission publishes its final report on the consumer ’Internet of Things’ sector inquiry</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-01-19T23:00:00Z">20 January 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 765</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104757 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission publishes final report on consumer Internet of Things sector inquiry* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has published today the findings of its competition sector inquiry into the consumer Internet of Things (IoT). The final report and its accompanying staff working document (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/january-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur20-million-spanish-scheme-under-a-recovery-and" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €20M Spanish scheme under the Recovery and Resilience Facility to support the deployment of intelligent transportation systems</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-01-18T23:00:00Z">19 January 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 411</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104758 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €20 million Spanish scheme under Recovery and Resilience Facility to support deployment of intelligent transportation systems* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €20 million Spanish scheme made available through the Recovery and (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/january-2022/the-eu-commission-prohibits-a-merger-between-two-south-korean-shipbuilders-as" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission prohibits a merger between two South Korean shipbuilders as it would have created a dominant position for the newly merged company and reduced competition in the worldwide market for the construction of large liquefied gas carriers <em>(DSME / HHIH)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-01-12T23:00:00Z">13 January 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 410</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104675 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission prohibits proposed acquisition of Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering by Hyundai Heavy Industries Holdings* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has prohibited, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering CO., Ltd (DSME) by (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/january-2022/the-eu-commission-invites-comments-on-proposed-revision-of-eu-state-aid-rules" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission invites comments on a proposed revision of EU State aid rules for the agriculture, forestry and fishery sectors</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-01-10T23:00:00Z">11 January 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 356</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104679 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission invites comments on proposed revision of EU State aid rules for agriculture, forestry and fishery sectors* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission is inviting all interested parties to comment on proposed revised State aid rules for the agricultural, forestry and fishery sectors. The (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/january-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-eur24m-of-hungarian-investment-aid-to-a" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €24M Hungarian investment aid to a manufacturing company’s extension of its battery copper foil plant <em>(Volta Energy Solutions)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-01-06T23:00:00Z">7 January 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 381</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104788 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €24 million Hungarian investment aid to Volta Energy Solutions’ battery copper foil plant* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found Hungary’s €24 million investment aid to Volta Energy Solutions for the extension of a battery copper foil plant in the Hungarian region of (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/january-2022/the-eu-commission-approves-a-2022-2027-regional-aid-map-for-greece" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a 2022-2027 regional aid map for Greece</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2022-01-05T23:00:00Z">6 January 2022</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 329</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104680 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves 2022-2027 regional aid map for Greece* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules Greece’s map for granting regional aid from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2027 within the framework of the revised Regional aid Guidelines (‘RAG’). <br class='autobr' /> The revised (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2021/the-eu-commission-invites-comments-on-a-proposed-revision-of-guidelines-on" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission invites comments on a proposed revision of guidelines on State aid for railway companies</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-12-21T23:00:00Z">22 December 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 331</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104391 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission invites comments on proposed revision of Guidelines on State aid for railway companies* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has launched today a public consultation on EU Survey inviting all interested parties to comment on a proposed revision of the 2008 Guidelines on State aid for (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur57-4-million-restructuring-aid-to-croatian" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €57.4M restructuring aid to a Croatian mechanical engineering company <em>(Ðuro Ðaković)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-12-21T23:00:00Z">22 December 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 314</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104405 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €57.4 million restructuring aid to Croatian mechanical engineering company Ðuro Ðaković* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, Croatia’s plans to grant mechanical engineering company Ðuro Ðaković d.d. (‘Đuro Đaković) restructuring aid to (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur88-million-german-support-to-compensate-a" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves an €88M German support to compensate a national railway company for damages suffered by its subsidiary due to the COVID-19 outbreak <em>(Deutsche Bahn / DB Cargo)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-12-21T23:00:00Z">22 December 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 349</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104407 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €88 million German support to compensate Deutsche Bahn for damages suffered by its subsidiary DB Cargo due to the coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found a €88 million German support measure in favour of Deutsche Bahn AG to be in line with EU (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-eur71-4-million-portuguese-measure-to-further" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €71.4M Portuguese measure to further compensate an airline company for damages suffered due to the COVID-19 pandemic <em>(TAP Air Portugal)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-12-21T23:00:00Z">22 December 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 324</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104601 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €71.4 million Portuguese measure to further compensate TAP Air Portugal for damages suffered due to coronavirus pandemic* <br class='autobr' /> Today, the European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €71.4 million Portuguese aid measure to further support TAP Air (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-approves-eur9-8-million-belgian-measure-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €9.8M Belgian measure to recapitalise a national airport in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic <em>(Brussels South Charleroi Airport)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-12-21T23:00:00Z">22 December 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 176</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104981 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €9.8 million Belgian measure to recapitalise Brussels South Charleroi Airport in the context of the coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved Belgian plans to grant up to €19.2 million for the recapitalisation of the Brussels South Charleroi (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2021/the-eu-commission-unconditionally-approves-the-acquisition-of-a-transcription" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission unconditionally approves the acquisition of a transcription software company active in the healthcare sector and customer engagement solutions by a global technology company <em>(Microsoft / Nuance)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-12-20T23:00:00Z">21 December 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 397</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104618 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission approves acquisition of Nuance by Microsoft* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved unconditionally, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of Nuance Communications, Inc. (‘Nuance’) by Microsoft Corporation (‘Microsoft’). The Commission concluded that the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur2-55-billion-portuguese-restructuring-aid-in" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €2.55B Portuguese restructuring aid in favour of a national airline company and a €107M compensation for damages suffered due to the COVID-19 pandemic <em>(TAP Air Portugal)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-12-20T23:00:00Z">21 December 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 315</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104636 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €2.55 billion Portuguese restructuring aid in favour of TAP Group and €107 million compensation for damages suffered due to coronavirus pandemic* <br class='autobr' /> Today, the European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules: (i) €2.55 billion of restructuring aid to (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2021/the-eu-commission-endorses-the-new-guidelines-on-state-aid-for-climate" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission endorses the new Guidelines on State aid for Climate, Environmental Protection and Energy which align with the important EU objectives and targets set out in the European Green Deal</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-12-20T23:00:00Z">21 December 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 228</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104969 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission endorses the new Guidelines on State aid for Climate, Environmental protection and Energy* <br class='autobr' /> The College of Commissioners today endorsed the new Guidelines on State aid for climate, environmental protection and energy (‘CEEAG’). The CEEAG will be formally adopted in January (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur900-million-german-scheme-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €900 million German scheme to support investments in production of renewable hydrogen</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-12-19T23:00:00Z">20 December 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 76</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104653 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €900 million German scheme to support investments in production of renewable hydrogen* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €900 million German scheme to support investments in the production of renewable hydrogen in non-EU countries, (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-a-2022-2027-regional-aid-map-for-romania" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a 2022-2027 regional aid map for Romania</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-12-19T23:00:00Z">20 December 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 234</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104654 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves 2022-2027 regional aid map for Romania* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules Romania’s map for granting regional aid from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2027, within the framework of the revised Regional aid Guidelines (’RAG’). <br class='autobr' /> The (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-an-austrian-scheme-to-support-the-production-of" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves an Austrian scheme to support the production of electricity from renewable energy sources</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-12-19T23:00:00Z">20 December 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 207</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104803 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves Austrian scheme to support production of electricity from renewable energy sources* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, an Austrian aid scheme to support electricity production from renewable sources. The measure will help Austria (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2021/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-between-2-waste-management-companies-subject" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger between 2 waste management companies, subject to conditions <em>(Derichebourg / Ecore)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-12-16T23:00:00Z">17 December 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 294</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104637 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission clears Derichebourg’s acquisition of Groupe Ecore, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of Groupe Ecore by Derichebourg. The approval is conditional on full compliance with a commitments (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur150-million-spanish-scheme-under-recovery-and" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €150 million Spanish scheme under Recovery and Resilience Facility to support the deployment of passive infrastructure for mobile networks</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-12-14T23:00:00Z">15 December 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 238</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104472 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €150 million Spanish scheme under Recovery and Resilience Facility to support deployment of passive infrastructure for mobile networks* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €150 million Spanish scheme made available through the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-greek-public-funding-of-around-eur217-million-for" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves Greek public funding of around €217 million for the construction of the new section of the Olympia Odos Motorway</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-12-14T23:00:00Z">15 December 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 251</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104497 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves Greek support for the construction of Patra-Pyrgos section of Olympia Odos Motorway* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, Greek public funding of around €217 million for the construction of the Patra-Pyrgos section of the Olympia Odos (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-eur610-million-voucher-scheme-to-help-small-and" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €610 million voucher scheme to help small and medium enterprises access high-speed broadband services in Italy</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-12-14T23:00:00Z">15 December 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 273</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104499 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €610 million voucher scheme to support access to high-speed broadband services by small and medium enterprises in Italy* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €610 million Italian voucher scheme to help small and medium enterprises (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-2022-2027-regional-aid-map-for-bulgaria" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves 2022-2027 regional aid map for Bulgaria</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-12-14T23:00:00Z">15 December 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 269</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104503 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves 2022-2027 regional aid map for Bulgaria* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules Bulgaria’s map for granting regional aid from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2027, within the framework of the revised Regional aid Guidelines (’RAG’). <br class='autobr' /> The (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-2022-2027-regional-aid-map-for-sweden" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves 2022-2027 regional aid map for Sweden</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-12-14T23:00:00Z">15 December 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 246</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104574 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves 2022-2027 regional aid map for Sweden* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules Sweden’s map for granting regional aid from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2027, within the framework of the revised Regional aid Guidelines (’RAG’). <br class='autobr' /> The revised (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-2022-2027-regional-aid-map-for-germany" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves 2022-2027 regional aid map for Germany</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-12-14T23:00:00Z">15 December 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 276</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104575 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves 2022-2027 regional aid map for Germany* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules Germany’s map for granting regional aid from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2027, within the framework of the revised Regional aid Guidelines (’RAG’). <br class='autobr' /> The (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-2022-2027-regional-aid-map-for-latvia" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves 2022-2027 regional aid map for Latvia</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-12-14T23:00:00Z">15 December 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 257</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104576 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves 2022-2027 regional aid map for Latvia* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules Latvia’s map for granting regional aid from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2027, within the framework of the revised Regional aid Guidelines (’RAG’). <br class='autobr' /> The revised (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-the-merger-between-two-companies-in-the-water-and" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves the proposed merger between two waste management companies subject to conditions <em>(Veolia / Suez)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-12-13T23:00:00Z">14 December 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 350</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104599 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission approves the acquisition of Suez by Veolia, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of Suez by Veolia. The approval is conditional on full compliance with a commitments package offered by Veolia. (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2021/the-eu-commission-fines-a-former-ethanol-producer-eur20-million-in-a-cartel" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines a former ethanol producer €20 million in a cartel settlement <em>(Abengoa)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-12-09T23:00:00Z">10 December 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 338</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104135 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission fines former ethanol producer Abengoa € 20 million in cartel settlement* <br class='autobr' /> The Commission has fined the Spanish company Abengoa S.A. and its subsidiary Abengoa Bionenergía S.A. (together ‘Abengoa’) € 20 million for participating in a cartel concerning the wholesale price (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur783-million-croatian-scheme-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a Croatian scheme worth €783M to support the production of electricity from renewable energy sources</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-12-08T23:00:00Z">9 December 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 216</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104150 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €783 million Croatian scheme to support production of electricity from renewable energy sources* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a Croatian aid scheme to support electricity production from renewable sources. The measure will help (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur3-billion-scheme-under-the-spanish-recovery-and" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €3B scheme under the Spanish "Recovery and Resilience Plan" to support research, development, innovation, environmental protection and energy efficiency in the automotive value chain</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-12-08T23:00:00Z">9 December 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 216</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104152 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €3 billion scheme under the Spanish Recovery and Resilience Plan to support research, development, innovation, environmental protection and energy efficiency in automotive value chain* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €3 billion (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur133-million-swedish-scheme-to-support-rail" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €133M Swedish scheme to support rail freight and passenger operators affected by the COVID-19 pandemic</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-12-06T23:00:00Z">7 December 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 197</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104013 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €133 million Swedish scheme to support rail freight and passenger operators affected by the coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €133 million (SEK 1,370 million) Swedish scheme to support the rail freight sector (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2021/the-eu-commission-launches-an-eu-us-joint-technology-competition-policy" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission launches an EU-US Joint Technology Competition Policy Dialogue to foster cooperation in competition policy and enforcement in the technology sector</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-12-06T23:00:00Z">7 December 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 251</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104126 introduction entry-content"> <p>Competition: EU-US launch Joint Technology Competition Policy Dialogue to foster cooperation in competition policy and enforcement in technology sector* <br class='autobr' /> Today, European Commission Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager, US Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan and the Assistant (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2021/the-eu-commission-adopts-a-revised-short-term-export-credit-insurance" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission adopts a revised Short-term export-credit insurance Communication</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-12-05T23:00:00Z">6 December 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 281</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104127 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission adopts revised Short-term export-credit insurance Communication* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has adopted a revised Communication on Short-term export credit insurance(‘STEC Communication’). The STEC Communication lays down rules to (i) ensure that State support to export (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2021/the-eu-commission-adopts-revised-guidelines-on-state-aid-to-promote-risk" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission adopts revised Guidelines on State aid to promote risk finance investments</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-12-05T23:00:00Z">6 December 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 175</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104146 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission adopts revised Guidelines on State aid to promote risk finance investments* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has adopted revised Guidelines on State aid to promote risk finance investments(the ’Risk Finance Guidelines’). The revised Guidelines will apply from 1 January 2022. They (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-a-2022-2027-regional-aid-map-for-italy" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a 2022-2027 regional aid map for Italy</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-12-01T23:00:00Z">2 December 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 635</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-103903 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves 2022-2027 regional aid map for Italy* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules Italy’s map for granting regional aid from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2027 within the framework of the revised Regional aid Guidelines (’RAG’). <br class='autobr' /> The revised (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2021/the-eu-commission-fines-multiple-banks-eur344-million-for-participating-in-a" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines multiple banks €344M for participating in a foreign exchange spot trading cartel <em>(UBS / Barclays / RBS / HSBC / Credit Suisse)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-12-01T23:00:00Z">2 December 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 867</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-103918 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission fines UBS, Barclays, RBS, HSBC and Credit Suisse €344 million for participating in a Foreign Exchange spot trading cartel* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has completed its cartel investigation into the Foreign Exchange (‘Forex’) spot trading market by imposing fines on five (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-the-2022-2027-regional-aid-map-for-lithuania" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves the 2022-2027 regional aid map for Lithuania</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-11-24T23:00:00Z">25 November 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 516</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-103787 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves 2022-2027 regional aid map for Lithuania* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules Lithuania’s map for granting regional aid from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2027, within the framework of the revised Regional aid Guidelines(’RAG’). <br class='autobr' /> The (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2021/the-eu-commission-adopts-revised-state-aid-rules-on-important-projects-of" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission adopts revised State aid rules on important projects of common European interest</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-11-24T23:00:00Z">25 November 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 597</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-103791 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission adopts revised State aid rules on Important Projects of Common European Interest* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has adopted a revised Communication on State aid rules for Important Projects of Common European Interest (‘IPCEI Communication’). The revised IPCEI Communication (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2021/the-eu-commission-opens-an-in-depth-investigation-into-the-proposed-acquisition" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the proposed acquisition of a family-owned plastic and foam manufacturer by its competitor <em>(Greiner / Recticel)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-11-23T23:00:00Z">24 November 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 508</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-103772 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into the proposed acquisition of Recticel by Greiner* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess the proposed acquisition of Recticel by Greiner under the EU Merger Regulation. The Commission is concerned that the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur2-27-billion-greek-aid-scheme-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €2.27B Greek aid scheme to support electricity production from renewable energy sources and high-efficiency combined heat and power</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-11-23T23:00:00Z">24 November 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 543</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-103774 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €2.27 billion Greek aid scheme to support electricity production from renewable energy sources and high efficiency combined heat and power* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €2.27 billion Greek scheme for the production of (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-2022-2027-regional-aid-map-for-croatia" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves 2022-2027 regional aid map for Croatia</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-11-23T23:00:00Z">24 November 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 478</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-103778 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves 2022-2027 regional aid map for Croatia* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules Croatia’s map for granting regional aid from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2027 within the framework of the revised Regional aid Guidelines (‘RAG’). <br class='autobr' /> The (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2021/the-eu-commission-carries-out-unannounced-inspections-in-the-defense-sector" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission carries out unannounced inspections in the defense sector</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-11-22T23:00:00Z">23 November 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 678</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-103779 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission carries out unannounced inspections in the defence sector* <br class='autobr' /> On 23 November 2021, the European Commission is conducting unannounced inspections at the premises of a company active in the defence sector. <br class='autobr' /> The Commission has concerns that the inspected company may have (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-2022-2027-regional-aid-map-for-estonia" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves 2022-2027 regional aid map for Estonia</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-11-18T23:00:00Z">19 November 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 683</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-103610 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves 2022-2027 regional aid map for Estonia* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules Estonia’s map for granting regional aid from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2027, within the framework of the revised Regional aid Guidelines (‘RAG’). <br class='autobr' /> The (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2021/the-eu-commission-fines-an-italian-canned-food-retailer-eur20-million-for" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines an Italian canned food retailer €20 million for participating in a canned vegetable cartel <em>(Conserve Italia)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-11-18T23:00:00Z">19 November 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 875</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-103612 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission fines Conserve Italia €20 million for participating in canned vegetables cartel* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has fined Conserve Italia Soc. coop. agricola and its subsidiary Conserves France S.A. (together ‘Conserve Italia’) a total of € 20 000 000 for breaching EU antitrust (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2021/the-eu-commission-launches-a-targeted-public-consultation-on-a-proposed" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission launches a targeted public consultation on a proposed revision of the Guidelines on State aid rules for deployment of broadband networks</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-11-18T23:00:00Z">19 November 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 721</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-103631 introduction entry-content"> <p>State Aid: Commission invites comments on proposed revision of EU State aid rules for deployment of broadband networks* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has today launched a targeted public consultation inviting all interested parties to comment on a proposed revision of the Guidelines on State aid (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2021/the-eu-commission-sets-out-the-future-of-the-temporary-framework-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission sets out the future of the Temporary Framework to support economic recovery in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-11-17T23:00:00Z">18 November 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 934</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-103596 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission sets out future of Temporary Framework to support economic recovery in context of coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> Today, the European Commission has decided to prolong until 30 June 2022 the State aid Temporary Framework (currently set to expire by 31 December 2021). In order to (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2021/the-eu-commission-adopts-a-communication-on-a-competition-policy-fit-for-new" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission adopts Communication on a competition policy fit for new challenges, including for the Single Market’s COVID-19 recovery, and for the green and digital transitions</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-11-17T23:00:00Z">18 November 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 1316</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-103629 introduction entry-content"> <p>Competition: Commission outlines contribution of competition policy and its review to green and digital transition, and to a resilient Single Market* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has adopted a Communication on a competition policy fit for new challenges, which frames the important role of (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur4-5-billion-italian-scheme-to-support-companies" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €4.5 billion Italian scheme to support companies and the economy in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-11-09T23:00:00Z">10 November 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 479</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-103555 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €4.5 billion Italian scheme to support companies and the economy in the context of the coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €4.5 billion Italian scheme to support companies and the economy in the context of the coronavirus outbreak. The (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur173-million-aid-scheme-for-charging-and" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €173M aid scheme for charging and refuelling stations for zero and low-emission vehicles in Poland</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-10-28T22:00:00Z">29 October 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 378</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-103222 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €173 million aid scheme for charging and refuelling stations for zero and low emission vehicles in Poland* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found Polish plans to invest into electric charging and hydrogen-refuelling infrastructure for zero and low emission vehicles to (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2021/the-eu-commission-adopts-interim-measures-to-prevent-harm-to-competition" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission adopts interim measures to prevent harm to competition following a merger between a biotech firm and a pharmaceutical one <em>(Illumina / Grail)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-10-28T22:00:00Z">29 October 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 468</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-103224 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission adopts interim measures to prevent harm to competition following Illumina’s early acquisition of GRAIL* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has adopted interim measures to restore and maintain the conditions of effective competition following Illumina’s early acquisition of GRAIL, (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2021/the-eu-commission-opens-an-in-depth-investigation-into-the-proposed-acquisition" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the proposed acquisition of a semiconductor and software design firm by a technology company <em>(Nvidia / Arm)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-10-26T22:00:00Z">27 October 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 371</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-103223 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into proposed acquisition of Arm by NVIDIA* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess the proposed acquisition of Arm by NVIDIA under the EU Merger Regulation. The Commission is concerned that the merged entity would (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2021/the-eu-commission-carries-out-unannounced-inspections-at-the-premises-of-a" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission carries out unannounced inspections at the premises of a pharmaceutical company active in animal health in Belgium due to suspected abuse of dominance</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-10-24T22:00:00Z">25 October 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 776</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-103106 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission carries out unannounced inspections in the animal health sector in Belgium* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission is conducting unannounced inspections at the premises of a pharmaceutical company active in animal health in Belgium. <br class='autobr' /> The Commission has concerns that the inspected (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-a-merger-subject-to-conditions-between-two-leaders" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a merger, subject to conditions, between two leaders in the commodity and financial data markets <em>(S&P Global / IHS Markit)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-10-21T22:00:00Z">22 October 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 487</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-103085 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves acquisition of IHS Markit by S&P Global, subject to conditions* The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of IHS Markit by S&P Global. The approval is conditional on the divestment of businesses in the areas of (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-eur31-9-billion-italian-scheme-to-support-companies" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €31.9B Italian scheme to support companies affected by the COVID-19 pandemic</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-10-14T22:00:00Z">15 October 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 475</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-103096 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves €31.9 billion Italian scheme to support companies affected by the coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €31.9 billion Italian scheme to support companies affected by the coronavirus outbreak. The scheme was approved under the State aid Temporary (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-eur700-million-french-scheme-supporting-certain" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €700 million French scheme supporting certain retailers and services affected by the COVID-19 pandemic</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-10-14T22:00:00Z">15 October 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 450</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-103102 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €700 million French scheme for certain retailers and services affected by the coronavirus pandemic* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under the EU state aid rules, a €700 million French scheme to support certain retailers and services affected by the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur700-million-french-scheme-to-support-certain" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €700M French scheme to support certain companies particularly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and the restrictive measures put in place by the government to limit the spread of the virus</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-10-14T22:00:00Z">15 October 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 558</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-103964 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves EUR 700 million French scheme to compensate for damage suffered by certain companies due to the coronavirus pandemic.* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under the EU State aid rules, a EUR 700 million French scheme to support certain companies particularly (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2021/the-eu-commission-carries-out-unannounced-inspections-at-the-premises-of" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission carries out unannounced inspections at the premises of multiple companies active in the wood pulp sector</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-10-11T22:00:00Z">12 October 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 474</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-103116 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission carries out unannounced inspections in the wood pulp sector* <br class='autobr' /> On 12 October 2021, the European Commission is conducting unannounced inspections in locations in several Member States at the premises of companies active in the wood pulp sector. <br class='autobr' /> The Commission has concerns (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2021/the-eu-commission-invites-comments-on-draft-amendments-to-the-general-block" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission invites comments on draft amendments to the General Block Exemption Regulation to further facilitate implementation of aid measures promoting the green and digital transition</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-10-05T22:00:00Z">6 October 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 752</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-102791 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission invites comments on draft proposal to further facilitate implementation of aid measures promoting the green and digital transition* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission is inviting Member States and all other interested parties to comment on certain proposed amendments to the General (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2021/the-eu-commission-seeks-feedback-on-commitments-offered-by-telecommunication" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission seeks feedback on commitments offered by telecommunication companies concerning their network sharing agreements <em>(T-Mobile CZ / CETIN / O2 CZ)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-09-30T22:00:00Z">1 October 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 718</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-102695 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission seeks feedback on commitments offered by T-Mobile CZ, CETIN, and O2 CZ concerning the Czech telecommunications market* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission invites comments on commitments offered by T-Mobile CZ, CETIN, O2 CZ, and their respective parent companies, Deutsche Telekom and (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2021/the-eu-commission-in-two-separate-decisions-clears-italian-public-support-for-a" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission in two separate decisions clears Italian public support for a ferry service and closes the investigation on another ferry service that has since been put into liquidation <em>(Laziomar)</em> <em>(Saremar)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-09-29T22:00:00Z">30 September 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 416</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-102659 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission clears Italian public support for Laziomar ferry service; closes investigation concerning support to Saremar* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has concluded that the public service compensation granted since 2011 to Laziomar S.p.A. (‘Laziomar’) for the operation of ferry services (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2021/the-eu-commission-sends-a-draft-proposal-to-member-states-on-the-future-of-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission sends a draft proposal to Member States on the future of the State aid Temporary Framework</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-09-29T22:00:00Z">30 September 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 472</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-102685 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission Statement on consulting Member States on proposal on the future of the State aid Temporary Framework* <br class='autobr' /> Today, the European Commission has sent to Member States for consultation a draft proposal to prolong until 30 June 2022 the State aid Temporary Framework, while setting out the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-the-2022-2027-regional-aid-map-for-poland" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves the 2022-2027 regional aid map for Poland</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-09-27T22:00:00Z">28 September 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 357</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-102663 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves 2022-2027 regional aid map for Poland* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules Poland’s map for granting regional aid from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2027, within the framework of the revised Regional aid Guidelines (“RAG”). <br class='autobr' /> The revised (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2021/the-eu-commission-announces-interim-measures-following-a-breach-of-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission announces interim measures following a breach of the standstill obligation between two healthcare companies specialized in genomic sequencing <em>(Illumina / Grail)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-09-19T22:00:00Z">20 September 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 672</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-102346 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: The Commission adopts a Statement of Objections in view of adopting interim measures following Illumina’s early acquisition of GRAIL* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has sent a Statement of Objections to Illumina and GRAIL informing them of the interim measures it intends to adopt following (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-an-award-of-slots-at-the-paris-orly-airport-to-a-low" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves an award of slots at the Paris-Orly airport to a low-cost airline company in the context of its competitor’s recapitalisation due to the COVID-19 pandemic <em>(Vueling / Air France)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-09-19T22:00:00Z">20 September 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 637</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-102348 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves award of slots at Paris-Orly airport to Vueling in context of Air France’s recapitalisation* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has ranked Vueling first among the air carriers that have applied for the portfolio of up to 18 daily slots at Paris-Orly airport. These will be (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-eur1-24-billion-italian-scheme-to-support-companies" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €1.24B Italian scheme to support companies hiring young workers in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-09-15T22:00:00Z">16 September 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 271</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-102257 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €1.24 billion Italian scheme to support companies hiring young workers in the context of the coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €1.24 billion Italian scheme to support companies hiring young workforce in the context of the coronavirus (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-a-2022-2027-regional-aid-map-for-hungary" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a 2022-2027 regional aid map for Hungary</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-09-15T22:00:00Z">16 September 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 539</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-102306 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves 2022-2027 regional aid map for Hungary* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules Hungary’s map for granting regional aid from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2027. The Hungarian regional aid map is among the first maps approved by the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-a-2022-2027-regional-aid-map-for-slovakia" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a 2022-2027 regional aid map for Slovakia</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-09-15T22:00:00Z">16 September 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 533</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-102309 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves 2022-2027 regional aid map for Slovakia* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules Slovakia’s map for granting regional aid from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2027. The Slovak regional aid map is among the first maps approved by the Commission (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/special-issues/state-aid-taxation/aides-d-etat/the-eu-court-of-justice-sets-aside-the-general-court-s-judgment-and-rules-that" rel="bookmark">The EU Court of Justice sets aside the General Court’s judgment and rules that the Commission correctly found an aid scheme within the tax exemptions granted by Belgium to multinational companies <em>(Kingdom of Belgium)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-09-15T22:00:00Z">16 September 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 337</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-102580 introduction entry-content"> <p>Tax exemptions granted by Belgium to multinational companies by way of rulings: the Commission correctly found that there was an aid scheme* <br class='autobr' /> The Court of Justice sets aside the judgment delivered on 14 February 2019 by the General Court and refers the case back to the latter for it to rule on (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur3-billion-french-scheme-to-provide-debt-and" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €3 billion French scheme to provide debt and capital support to companies affected by the COVID-19 pandemic</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-09-13T22:00:00Z">14 September 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 485</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-102345 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €3 billion French scheme to provide debt and capital support to companies affected by the coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, French plans to set up a €3 billion fund that will invest through debt, hybrid and (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2021/the-eu-commission-concludes-after-an-in-depth-investigation-that-italian-loans" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission concludes after an in-depth investigation that Italian loans worth €900M granted to a national airline are illegal aid <em>(Alitalia)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-09-09T22:00:00Z">10 September 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 517</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-102208 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission concludes Italian loans worth €900 million to Alitalia are illegal aid* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has concluded that two State loans for an amount of €900 million, granted by Italy to Alitalia in 2017, are illegal under EU State aid rules. Italy must therefore recover the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-greek-commitments-to-remove-the-distortion-created" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves Greek commitments to remove the distortion created by the state-owned electricity provider’s exclusive access to lignite-fired generation <em>(PPC)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-09-09T22:00:00Z">10 September 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 698</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-102209 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission approves Greek measures to increase access to electricity for PPC’s competitors* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has made legally binding, under EU antitrust rules, measures proposed by Greece to allow the competitors of Public Power Corporation (PPC), the Greek state-owned (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2021/the-eu-commission-finds-that-a-new-italian-airline-company-is-not-an-economic" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission finds that a new Italian airline company is not an economic successor and therefore is not liable to repay an illegal State aid received by another national air carrier <em>(ITA / Alitalia)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-09-09T22:00:00Z">10 September 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 1224</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-102218 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission finds new air carrier ITA is not Alitalia’s economic successor and Italy’s capital injections into ITA are market conform* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found that Italia Trasporto Aereo S.p.A. (“ITA”) is not the economic successor of Alitalia and, hence, it is not liable (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2021/the-eu-commission-finds-that-denmark-and-sweden-need-to-recover-eur66-million" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission finds that Denmark and Sweden need to recover €66 million of incompatible aid resulting from two capital injections granted to a postal company <em>(PostNord / Post Danmark)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-09-09T22:00:00Z">10 September 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 849</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-102222 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: €314.6 million capital injection from PostNord to Post Danmark does not constitute State aid; Denmark and Sweden need to recover €66 million of incompatible aid from PostNord* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found that an internal capital injection of DKK 2.34 billion (approximately (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur520-million-italian-scheme-to-compensate-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €520M Italian scheme to compensate the trade fairs and congress sector for damages suffered due to the COVID-19 pandemic</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-08-29T22:00:00Z">30 August 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 398</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-102144 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €520 million Italian scheme to compensate the trade fairs and congress sector for damages suffered due to the coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €520 million Italian scheme to compensate companies active in the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-a-belgian-capacity-mechanism-that-will-contribute-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a Belgian capacity mechanism that will contribute to ensuring the security of the electricity supply</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-08-26T22:00:00Z">27 August 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 391</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-102126 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves Belgian Capacity Mechanism* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, Belgium’s capacity mechanism. The measure will contribute to ensuring the security of electricity supply, in particular in view of Belgium’s decision to phase out all (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur5-7-billion-french-scheme-to-support-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €5.7B French scheme to support the production of electricity from small solar installations on buildings</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-08-26T22:00:00Z">27 August 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 372</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-102129 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €5.7 billion French scheme to support production of electricity from small solar installations on buildings* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €5.7 billion French aid scheme to support renewable electricity production from small (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur500-million-greek-aid-scheme-to-support-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €500 million Greek aid scheme to support the uncovered fixed costs of companies affected by the Covid-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-08-26T22:00:00Z">27 August 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 350</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-102135 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €500 million Greek aid scheme to support uncovered fixed costs of companies affected by coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a Greek scheme to support the uncovered fixed costs of companies affected by the coronavirus outbreak. The scheme (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2021/the-eu-commission-commission-approves-a-eur108-million-danish-aid-measure-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €108 million Danish aid measure to support Covid-19-related research and development activities of a healthcare company <em>(Bavarian)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-08-22T22:00:00Z">23 August 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 339</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-102132 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €108 million Danish aid measure to support coronavirus-related research and development activities of Bavarian Nordic* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €108 million Danish aid measure to support coronavirus-related research and development (R&D) (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2021/the-eu-commission-starts-an-investigation-for-possible-breach-of-a-standstill" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission initiates an investigation into a possible breach of the standstill obligation in a merger between two biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies <em>(Illumina / Grail)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-08-19T22:00:00Z">20 August 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 523</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-102103 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission starts investigation for possible breach of the standstill obligation in Illumina / GRAIL transaction* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has decided to open an investigation to assess whether Illumina’s decision to complete its acquisition of GRAIL, while the Commission’s in-depth (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-eur1-billion-cypriot-scheme-to-support-enterprises" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €1 billion Cypriot scheme to support enterprises and self-employed individuals in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-08-16T22:00:00Z">17 August 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 307</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-102136 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €1 billion Cypriot scheme to support enterprises and self-employed individuals in context of coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €1 billion Cypriot scheme to support enterprises and self-employed individuals in the context of the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2021/the-eu-commission-gives-the-green-light-to-a-new-synthetic-securitization" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission gives the green light to a new synthetic securitization product under the European Guarantee Fund to further support SMEs affected by the Covid-19 pandemic in 22 Member States</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-08-15T22:00:00Z">16 August 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 387</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-102029 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission gives green light to new synthetic securitisation product under the European Guarantee Fund to further support SMEs affected by the coronavirus outbreak in 22 Member States* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission approved, under EU State aid rules, the introduction of a new product in (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur550-million-german-support-measure-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €550M German support measure to compensate a national railway company for the damages suffered by its subsidiary due to the Covid-19 pandemic <em>(Deutsche Bahn / DB Fernverkehr)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-08-09T22:00:00Z">10 August 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 362</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-101984 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €550 million German support to compensate Deutsche Bahn for damages suffered by its subsidiary DB Fernverkehr due to the coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found a €550 million German support measure in favor of Deutsche Bahn AG (“Deutsche Bahn”) (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur430-million-italian-scheme-to-compensate-ski" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €430 million Italian scheme to compensate ski lift operators for damages suffered due to the Covid-19 pandemic</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-08-03T22:00:00Z">4 August 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 294</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-101973 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €430 million Italian scheme to compensate ski lift operators for damages suffered due to coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €430 million Italian measure to compensate ski lift operators for the damages suffered (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2021/the-eu-commission-opens-an-in-depth-investigation-following-referral-from" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation following a referral from Austria to assess the proposed acquisition of a company specialized in the supply of customer relationship management software by a Big Tech company <em>(Facebook / Kustomer)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-08-01T22:00:00Z">2 August 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 643</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-101826 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into proposed acquisition of Kustomer by Facebook* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess the proposed acquisition of Kustomer by Facebook under the EU Merger Regulation. The Commission is concerned that the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-german-measures-worth-over-eur2-5-billion-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves German measures worth over €2.5B to support rail freight and passenger operators affected by the COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-07-29T22:00:00Z">30 July 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 397</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-101818 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves German measures worth over €2.5 billion to support rail freight and passenger operators affected by the coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, two German schemes supporting the rail freight sector and the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-czechia-s-map-for-granting-regional-aid-from-1" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves Czechia’s map for granting regional aid from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2027</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-07-29T22:00:00Z">30 July 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 359</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-101821 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves 2022-2027 regional aid map for Czechia* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules Czechia’s map for granting regional aid from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2027. The Czech regional aid map is the first map approved by the Commission within (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-an-acquisition-subject-to-conditions-in-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves an acquisition subject to conditions in the telecommunications sector <em>(Telekom Romania / Orange)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-07-27T22:00:00Z">28 July 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 375</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-101854 introduction entry-content"> <p>The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of Telekom Romania Communications (“TKR”) by Orange SA (“Orange”). The approval is conditional on the divestiture of TKR’s 30% minority shareholding in Telekom Romania Mobile Communications (“TRMC”), (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-eur525-3-million-german-aid-in-favor-of-an-airline" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €525.3M German aid in favour of an airline in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic <em>(Condor)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-07-26T22:00:00Z">27 July 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 284</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-101849 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €525.3 million German aid in favour of airline Condor in context of coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found an aid package by Germany in favour of the airline Condor to be in line with EU State aid rules. The approval of the aid package, based on (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2021/the-eu-commission-opens-infringement-procedures-against-12-member-states-for" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens infringement procedures against 12 Member States for not transposing EU rules banning unfair trading practices</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-07-26T22:00:00Z">27 July 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 501</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-101851 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission opens infringement procedures against 12 Member States for not transposing EU rules banning unfair trading practices* <br class='autobr' /> The Commission opened infringement procedures against 12 Member States for failing to transpose EU rules banning unfair trading practices in the agri-food sector. (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur30-5-billion-french-scheme-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €30.5B French scheme to support the production of electricity from renewable energy sources</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-07-26T22:00:00Z">27 July 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 269</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-101853 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €30.5 billion French scheme to support production of electricity from renewable energy sources* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a French aid scheme to support renewable electricity production. The measure will help France achieve (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur800-million-italian-scheme-to-compensate" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves an €800M Italian scheme to compensate airports and ground-handling operators for the damage suffered due to the COVID-19 pandemic</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-07-25T22:00:00Z">26 July 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 294</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-101846 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €800 million Italian scheme to compensate airports and ground-handling operators for the damage suffered due to the coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €800 million Italian scheme to compensate airports and (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2021/the-eu-commission-opens-an-in-depth-investigation-into-the-financing-of-danish" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the financing of Danish national post’s universal service obligation <em>(Post Danmark)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-07-22T22:00:00Z">23 July 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 239</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-101725 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission opens in-depth investigation into financing of Post Danmark’s universal service obligation* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether the compensation granted by Denmark to Post Danmark to fulfil its public service mission for the year (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2021/the-eu-commission-simplifies-rules-for-aid-combined-with-eu-support-and" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission simplifies rules for aid combined with EU support and introduces new possibilities to implement aid measures supporting the twin transition and the recovery from Covid-19 pandemic</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-07-22T22:00:00Z">23 July 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 291</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-101843 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission simplifies rules for aid combined with EU support and introduces new possibilities to implement aid measures supporting the twin transition and the recovery from coronavirus pandemic* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission adopted today an extension of the scope of the General Block (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2021/the-eu-commission-opens-an-in-depth-investigation-into-into-a-proposed-merger" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into a proposed merger between two genomics companies <em>(Illumina / Grail)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-07-21T22:00:00Z">22 July 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 262</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-101724 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into proposed acquisition of GRAIL by Illumina* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess the proposed acquisition of GRAIL by Illumina, under the EU Merger Regulation. The Commission is concerned that the proposed (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2021/the-eu-commission-opens-an-in-depth-investigation-into-an-arbitration-award-in" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into an arbitration award in favour of a private equity firm to be paid by Spain <em>(Antin)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-07-18T22:00:00Z">19 July 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 240</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-101723 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission opens in-depth investigation into arbitration award in favour of Antin to be paid by Spain* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation in order to assess whether an arbitration award, to be paid by Spain in favour of Antin as compensation for the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur1-billion-spanish-recapitalisation-scheme-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €1 billion Spanish recapitalisation scheme to provide debt and capital support to companies affected by the COVID-19 pandemic</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-07-18T22:00:00Z">19 July 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 146</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-101828 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €1 billion Spanish recapitalisation scheme to provide debt and capital support to companies affected by the coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, Spanish plans to set up a €1 billion recapitalisation fund that will (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur1-2-billion-rescue-loan-and-opens-an" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €1.2B rescue loan and opens an investigation into a €3.2B Portuguese further restructuring aid in favour of a national airline company <em>(TAP)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-07-15T22:00:00Z">16 July 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 164</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-101722 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €1.2 billion rescue loan; opens investigation into €3.2 billion Portuguese further restructuring aid in favour of TAP* <br class='autobr' /> By two separate decisions adopted today, the European Commission has (i) re-approved €1.2 billion rescue aid to Transportes Aéreos Portugueses (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-eur2-5-billion-italian-scheme-to-support-self" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €2.5 billion Italian scheme to support self-employed and healthcare professionals in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-07-13T22:00:00Z">14 July 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 199</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-101820 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €2.5 billion Italian scheme to support self-employed and healthcare professionals in context of coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €2.5 billion Italian scheme to support self-employed individuals and certain healthcare professionals in (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2021/the-eu-commission-publishes-the-findings-of-its-evaluation-of-the-market" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission publishes the findings of its evaluation of the Market Definition Notice</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-07-11T22:00:00Z">12 July 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 877</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-101516 introduction entry-content"> <p>Competition: Commission publishes findings of evaluation of Market Definition Notice* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has published today a Staff Working Document that summarises the findings of the evaluation of the Market Definition Notice used in EU competition law. <br class='autobr' /> The aim of the evaluation was (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2021/the-eu-commission-clears-the-merger-between-two-insurance-companies-subject-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears the merger between two insurance companies subject to conditions <em>(Aon / Willis Towers Watson)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-07-08T22:00:00Z">9 July 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 588</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-101465 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission clears acquisition of Willis Towers Watson by Aon, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of Willis Towers Watson (‘WTW’) by Aon. The approval is conditional on full compliance with a substantial set of (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur750-million-german-state-guarantee-scheme-for" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €750 million German State guarantee scheme for the travel insolvency fund in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-07-08T22:00:00Z">9 July 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 453</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-101543 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €750 million German State guarantee scheme for the Travel Insolvency Fund in the context of the coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €750 million German scheme in the form of a State guarantee for loans that may (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2021/the-eu-commission-invites-interested-parties-to-provide-comments-on-draft" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission invites interested parties to provide comments on draft revised Vertical Block Exemption Regulation and vertical guidelines</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-07-08T22:00:00Z">9 July 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 474</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-101617 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission invites interested parties to provide comments on draft revised Vertical Block Exemption Regulation and Vertical Guidelines* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has launched today a public consultation inviting all interested parties to comment on the draft revised Vertical Block (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2021/the-eu-commission-publishes-results-of-evaluation-of-eu-state-aid-rules-for" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission publishes the results of an evaluation of EU State aid rules for deployment of broadband networks</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-07-06T22:00:00Z">7 July 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 163</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-101817 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission publishes results of evaluation of EU State aid rules for deployment of broadband networks* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has published a Commission Staff Working Document summarising the results of an evaluation of the State aid rules for the deployment of broadband networks: (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2021/the-eu-commission-opens-in-depth-investigation-into-eur190-million-romanian" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into €190M Romanian support measures in favour of a national airline <em>(TAROM)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-07-04T22:00:00Z">5 July 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 731</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-101422 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission opens in-depth investigation into €190 million Romanian support measures in favour of TAROM* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether Romanian support measures in favour of the airline TAROM would be in line with EU rules on State aid (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-eur39-7-million-of-italian-aid-measures-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves Italian aid measures to compensate a national airline company for further damages suffered due to COVID-19 outbreak <em>(Alitalia)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-07-01T22:00:00Z">2 July 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 746</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-101433 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €39.7 million of Italian aid measure to compensate Alitalia for further damages suffered due to coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found that an Italian aid measure of €39.7 million to support Alitalia is in line with EU State aid rules. This (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2021/the-eu-commission-opens-an-in-depth-investigation-into-proposed-merger-between" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into proposed merger between two cargo handling services companies <em>(Cargotec / Konecranes)</em> </a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-07-01T22:00:00Z">2 July 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 633</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-101434 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into proposed merger of Cargotec and Konecranes* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess the proposed merger of Cargotec Corporation (‘Cargotec’) and Konecranes Plc (‘Konecranes’) under the EU Merger Regulation. (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2021/the-eu-commission-opens-an-in-depth-investigation-into-proposed-merger-between" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into proposed merger between two airline companies <em>(Air Europa / IAG)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-06-28T22:00:00Z">29 June 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 471</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-101439 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into proposed acquisition of Air Europa by IAG* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess the proposed acquisition of Air Europa by IAG, under the EU Merger Regulation. The Commission is concerned that the proposed (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2021/the-eu-commission-authorises-the-regulatory-mechanism-for-the-storage-of" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission authorises the regulatory mechanism for the storage of natural gas in France</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-06-27T22:00:00Z">28 June 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 413</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-101342 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: the Commission authorises the regulatory mechanism for the storage of natural gas in France* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has concluded that the regulatory mechanism for the storage of natural gas implemented by France since 2017 complies with EU rules on State aid. The measure will (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-austrian-network-reserve-for-ensuring-security-of" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves the Austrian network reserve for ensuring the security of the electricity supply</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-06-27T22:00:00Z">28 June 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 417</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-101363 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves Austrian network reserve for ensuring security of electricity supply* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, Austrian plans to establish a network reserve for the Austrian electricity market. The temporary measure will be in force until (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2021/the-eu-commission-opens-an-investigation-into-possible-abuse-of-dominance-by-a" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an investigation into possible abuse of dominance by a Big Tech company in the online advertising technology sector <em>(Google ad tech)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-06-21T22:00:00Z">22 June 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 837</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-101438 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission opens investigation into possible anticompetitive conduct by Google in the online advertising technology sector* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened a formal antitrust investigation to assess whether Google has violated EU competition rules by favouring its own online (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2021/the-eu-commission-carries-out-unannounced-inspections-in-the-manufacturing-and" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission carries out unannounced inspections in the manufacturing and distribution of garments sector</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-06-21T22:00:00Z">22 June 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 318</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-101440 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission carries out unannounced inspections in the manufacturing and distribution of garments sector* <br class='autobr' /> On 22 June 2021, the European Commission has carried out unannounced inspections in Germany at the premises of a company active in the sector of manufacturing and distribution of (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2021/the-eu-commission-sends-a-statement-of-objections-to-an-association-of-irish" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission sends a statement of objections to an association of Irish insurers <em>(Insurance Ireland)</em> </a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-06-17T22:00:00Z">18 June 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 275</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-101216 introduction entry-content"> <p>The Commission has informed Insurance Ireland, an association of Irish insurers, of its preliminary view that it breached EU antitrust rules by restricting competition in the Irish motor vehicle insurance market. The Commission takes issue with certain conditions of access to the Insurance Link (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur166-7-million-greek-public-support-for" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a Greek public support scheme worth €166.7M for the construction of an LNG terminal in Alexandroupolis </a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-06-16T22:00:00Z">17 June 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 537</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-101185 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €166.7 million Greek public support for construction of LNG terminal in Alexandroupolis* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €166.7 million Greek support measure for the construction of a new liquid natural gas (“LNG”) terminal in (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-a-polish-scheme-to-compensate-large-companies-for" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a Polish scheme to compensate large companies for damages suffered due to the COVID-19 pandemic and provide liquidity support</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-06-16T22:00:00Z">17 June 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 245</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-101322 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves a Polish scheme to compensate large companies for damages suffered due to coronavirus outbreak and provide liquidity support* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a Polish scheme to partially compensate large companies for the damages (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2021/the-eu-commission-clears-public-support-for-several-ferry-services-in-italy-but" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears public support for several ferry services in Italy but finds other measures to be incompatible with State aid rules <em>(Siremar / Società Navigazione Siciliana)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-06-16T22:00:00Z">17 June 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 390</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-101542 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission clears public support for several ferry services in Italy; finds other measures to Siremar and SNS to be incompatible aid* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has concluded that the public service compensation granted since 2009 to Sicilia Regionale Marittima S.p.A. (‘Siremar’) and (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2021/the-eu-commission-confirms-that-spain-needs-to-recover-incompatible-aid-from" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission confirms that Spain needs to recover incompatible aid from certain digital terrestrial operators</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-06-09T22:00:00Z">10 June 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 424</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-101130 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission confirms that Spain needs to recover incompatible aid from certain digital terrestrial operators* <br class='autobr' /> The Commission has concluded that the aid received by terrestrial operators for the digitisation and extension of the terrestrial television network in remote areas of Spain (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2021/the-eu-commission-publishes-the-initial-findings-of-its-inquiry-into-consumer" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission publishes the initial findings of its inquiry into consumer Internet of Things sector inquiry page contents</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-06-08T22:00:00Z">9 June 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 648</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-101131 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission publishes initial findings of consumer Internet of Things sector inquiry Page contents* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has published today the preliminary results of its competition sector inquiry into markets for consumer Internet of Things (IoT) related products and services (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-eur800-million-italian-scheme-to-support-companies" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €800 million Italian scheme to support companies in context of the coronavirus outbreak, as well as development and production of COVID-19-relevant products</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-06-07T22:00:00Z">8 June 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 402</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-101148 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €800 million Italian scheme to support companies in context of coronavirus outbreak, as well as development and production of coronavirus-relevant products* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €800 million Italian scheme to support companies affected by the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2021/the-eu-commission-invites-interested-parties-to-provide-comments-on-a-proposed" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission invites interested parties to provide comments on a proposed draft for climate, energy, and environmental State aid guidelines</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-06-06T22:00:00Z">7 June 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 462</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-101051 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission invites interested parties to provide comments on proposed draft Climate, Energy and Environmental State aid Guidelines* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has launched today a targeted public consultation inviting all interested parties to comment on the proposed revision of the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2021/the-eu-commission-opens-an-investigation-into-possible-anticompetitive-conduct" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an investigation into possible anticompetitive conduct by a Big Tech company in the online classified ads sector <em>(Meta / Facebook Marketplace)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-06-03T22:00:00Z">4 June 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 465</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-101046 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission opens investigation into possible anticompetitive conduct of Facebook* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened a formal antitrust investigation to assess whether Facebook violated EU competition rules by using advertising data gathered in particular from advertisers in order (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-eur800-million-state-aid-scheme-for-greece-in-order" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €800 million State aid scheme for Greece in order to support the tourism sector in the context of COVID-19 pandemic</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-05-31T22:00:00Z">1 June 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 396</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-100992 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €800 million Greek scheme to support tourism sector in context of coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €800 million Greek scheme to support companies active in tourism affected by the coronavirus outbreak. The (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2021/the-eu-commission-publishes-the-report-and-staff-working-document-summarising" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission publishes the report and staff working document summarising the findings of its evaluation of the motor vehicle block exemption regulation</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-05-27T22:00:00Z">28 May 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 298</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-100981 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission publishes findings of evaluation on the Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulation* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has published today the Evaluation Report and Staff Working Document summarising the findings of its evaluation of the Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulation. <br class='autobr' /> The (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur2-1-billion-german-state-aid-scheme-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €2.1 billion German State aid scheme to support the roll-out of infrastructure for high-speed mobile communication services</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-05-24T22:00:00Z">25 May 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 209</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-100978 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €2.1 billion German scheme to support roll-out of infrastructure for high speed mobile communication services in underserved areas in Germany* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €2.1 billion German aid scheme to support the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-the-modification-of-the-existing-german-state-aid" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves the modification of an existing German State aid scheme to support rail freight operators and mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the sector</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-05-20T22:00:00Z">21 May 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 276</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-100977 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves modification of existing German scheme to support rail freight operators and mitigate effects of coronavirus outbreak on the sector* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, the modification of an existing German aid scheme to support rail (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2021/the-eu-commission-fines-several-investment-banks-eur371-million-for" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines several investment banks €371M for participating in a European government bond trading cartel <em>(Bank of America / Natixis / RBS / UBS / UniCredit / WestLB)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-05-19T22:00:00Z">20 May 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 452</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-100976 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission fines investment banks € 371 million for participating in a European Governments Bonds trading cartel* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found that Bank of America, Natixis, Nomura, RBS (now NatWest), UBS, UniCredit and WestLB (now Portigon) have breached EU antitrust rules (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur22-5-billion-polish-scheme-to-support-offshore" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €22.5 billion Polish scheme to support offshore wind farms</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-05-19T22:00:00Z">20 May 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 156</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-101020 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €22.5 billion Polish scheme to support offshore wind farms* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a Polish scheme to support offshore wind technology. The measure will help Poland reach its renewable energy targets without unduly (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur500-million-greek-scheme-to-support-food" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €500 million Greek scheme to support food service companies affected by the COVID-19 pandemic</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-05-10T22:00:00Z">11 May 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 321</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-100808 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €500 million Greek scheme to support food service companies affected by coronavirus outbreak <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €500 million Greek support scheme to support food service companies affected by the coronavirus (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2021/the-eu-commission-publishes-results-of-its-evaluation-of-the-eu-state-aid-rules" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission publishes results of its evaluation of the EU State aid rules for agriculture, forestry, and rural areas</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-05-10T22:00:00Z">11 May 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 167</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-100996 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission publishes results of evaluation of EU State aid rules for agriculture, forestry and rural areas* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has published a Commission Staff Working Document summarising the results of an evaluation of the State aid rules for the agriculture and forestry (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur1-9-billion-czech-scheme-to-support-companies" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €1.9 billion Czech scheme to support companies in context of the COVID-19 pandemic</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-05-09T22:00:00Z">10 May 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 291</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-100788 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €1.9 billion Czech scheme to support companies in context of coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved an approximately € 1.9 billion (CZK 50 billion) Czech scheme to support companies affected by the coronavirus outbreak. The scheme was approved (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2021/the-eu-commission-proposes-a-regulation-to-address-the-distortions-caused-by" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission proposes a regulation to address the distortions caused by foreign subsidies in the single market</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-05-04T22:00:00Z">5 May 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 474</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-100750 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission proposes new Regulation to address distortions caused by foreign subsidies in the Single Market* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission proposes today a new instrument to address potential distortive effects of foreign subsidies in the Single Market. Today’s legislative proposal follows the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-eur400-million-danish-aid-scheme-to-support-the-en" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a Danish aid scheme worth €400M to support the production of electricity from renewable energy sources</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-05-03T22:00:00Z">4 May 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 330</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-100749 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €400 million Danish aid scheme to support production of electricity from renewable energy sources* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a Danish aid scheme to support electricity production from renewable sources. The measure will help (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2021/the-eu-commission-fines-a-chemical-company-eur7-5-million-for-providing" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines a chemical company €7.5 million for providing misleading information during an investigation regarding its merger with a competitor <em>(Merck / Sigma-Aldrich)</em> </a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-05-02T22:00:00Z">3 May 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 351</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-100747 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission fines Sigma-Aldrich €7.5 million for providing misleading information during Merck takeover investigation* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has fined Sigma-Aldrich €7.5 million for providing incorrect or misleading information during the Commission’s investigation under the EU (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur12-million-covid-19-damage-compensation-as-well" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €12M COVID-19 damage compensation as well as liquidity support to two airline companies in Portugal and extends an ongoing in-depth investigation to planned restructuring aid <em>(SATA / Azores)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-04-29T22:00:00Z">30 April 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 264</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-100721 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €12 million coronavirus damage compensation and €255.5 million of liquidity support to SATA Air Açores and Azores Airlines in Portugal; extends ongoing in-depth investigation to planned restructuring aid* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved €12 million in (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2021/the-eu-commission-sends-a-statement-of-objections-to-a-big-tech-company" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission sends a statement of objections to a Big Tech company regarding its store rules for music streaming providers <em>(Apple App Store)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-04-29T22:00:00Z">30 April 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 382</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-100732 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission sends Statement of Objections to Apple on App Store rules for music streaming providers* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has informed Apple of its preliminary view that it distorted competition in the music streaming market as it abused its dominant position for the distribution (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-eur2-5-million-compensation-to-slovenian-press" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €2.5 million compensation to Slovenian press agency for its public service <em>(STA)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-04-28T22:00:00Z">29 April 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 230</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-100658 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €2.5 million compensation to Slovenian Press Agency STA for its public service* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €2.5 million compensation granted by Slovenia to the Slovenian Press Agency STA to fulfil its public service mission. (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-a-prolongation-and-modification-of-a-german-scheme" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves the prolongation and modification of a German scheme to support electricity production from renewable energy sources</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-04-28T22:00:00Z">29 April 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 288</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-100662 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves prolongation and modification of German scheme to support electricity production from renewable energy sources* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, the prolongation and modification of a German scheme to support the production of (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-a-restructuring-aid-for-polish-regional-railways-as" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a restructuring aid for Polish regional railways as the country commits to an accelerated opening to competition of regional passenger rail transport</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-04-19T22:00:00Z">20 April 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 213</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-100356 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves restructuring aid for Polish Regional Railways, as Poland commits to an accelerated opening to competition of regional passenger rail transport* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has concluded that Polish measures to support the restructuring of Polish Regional Railways, (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2021/the-eu-commission-fines-three-railway-companies-eur48m-for-market-sharing-obb" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines three railway companies €48M for market sharing <em>(OBB / DB / SNCB)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-04-19T22:00:00Z">20 April 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 313</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-100408 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission fines three EU railway companies €48 million for customer allocation cartel* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has fined railway companies Österreichische Bundesbahnen (ÖBB), Deutsche Bahn (DB) and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer belges / Nationale Maatschappij der Belgische (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2021/the-eu-commission-adopts-revised-regional-aid-guidelines" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission adopts revised regional aid guidelines</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-04-18T22:00:00Z">19 April 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 620</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-100255 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission adopts revised Regional Aid Guidelines* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has adopted revised EU guidelines on regional State aid (the “Regional Aid Guidelines”), setting out the rules under which Member States can grant State aid to companies to support the economic development of (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-the-merger-between-two-waste-management-companies" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves the merger between two waste management companies subject to conditions <em>(Schwarz / Suez)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-04-13T22:00:00Z">14 April 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 732</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-100190 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission approves acquisition of certain Suez waste management companies by the Schwarz Group, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of certain Suez waste management companies in Germany, Luxembourg, the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2021/the-eu-commission-opens-an-in-depth-investigation-into-a-proposed-merger" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into a proposed merger between two-panel manufacturers <em>(Kingspan / Trimo)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-04-11T22:00:00Z">12 April 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 584</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-100144 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into proposed acquisition of Trimo by Kingspan Page contents* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess the proposed acquisition of Trimo, arhitekturne rešitve, d.o.o. (‘Trimo’) by Kingspan Group plc (‘Kingspan’), (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-prolongation-of-market-conform-asset-protection" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves prolongation of market conform asset protection scheme for banks in Greece</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-04-08T22:00:00Z">9 April 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 575</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-100079 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves prolongation of market conform asset protection scheme for banks in Greece* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved the prolongation of an existing Greek scheme aiming at supporting the reduction of non-performing loans of Greek banks on the basis that it remains (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2021/the-eu-commission-invites-interested-parties-to-provide-comments-on-a-proposed" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission invites interested parties to provide comments on a proposed revision of State aid Framework for research, development and innovation</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-04-07T22:00:00Z">8 April 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 587</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-100050 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission invites interested parties to provide comments on proposed revision of State aid Framework for research, development and innovation* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has launched today a public consultation inviting all interested parties to comment on a proposed targeted revision (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-eur1-74-billion-danish-scheme-to-support-mink" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €1.74 billion Danish scheme to support mink farmers and related businesses in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-04-06T22:00:00Z">7 April 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 563</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-100051 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €1.74 billion Danish scheme to support mink farmers and related businesses in context of coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules, an approximately €1.74 billion (DKK 13 billion) Danish scheme to compensate mink farmers (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-up-to-eur4-billion-french-measure-to-recapitalise-a" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves up to €4B French measure to recapitalise a national airline company <em>(Air France)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-04-05T22:00:00Z">6 April 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 616</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-100032 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves up to €4 billion French measure to recapitalise Air France* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved French plans to grant up to €4 billion for the recapitalisation of Air France through its Holding company. The measure was approved under the State aid Temporary (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2021/the-eu-commission-acknowledges-two-airline-companies-announcement-to-withdraw" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission acknowledges two airline companies’ announcement to withdraw from the proposed merger <em>(Air Canada / Transat)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-04-01T22:00:00Z">2 April 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 596</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-99975 introduction entry-content"> <p>Statement by Executive Vice-President Vestager on announcement by Air Canada and Transat to withdraw from proposed merger* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission takes note of Air Canada and Transat’s announcement that they have decided to terminate the proposed merger agreement according to which Air Canada (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2021/the-eu-commission-opens-a-formal-investigation-to-assess-whether-a-power" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens a formal investigation to assess whether a power exchange company abused its dominant position <em>(EPEX Spot)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-03-29T22:00:00Z">30 March 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 702</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-99923 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission opens investigation into possible anticompetitive behaviour by the power exchange EPEX Spot* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened a formal investigation to assess whether the power exchange EPEX Spot SE (‘EPEX Spot’) has been taking advantage of its dominant position to (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-eur400-million-dutch-loan-scheme-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €400 million Dutch loan scheme to support companies providing package travel and linked travel arrangements in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-03-29T22:00:00Z">30 March 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 483</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-100022 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €400 million Dutch loan scheme to support companies providing package travel and linked travel arrangements in context of coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €400 million Dutch loan scheme to support companies providing package travel and (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-eur24-7-million-italian-aid-to-compensate-a-national" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €24.7M of Italian aid to compensate a national airline company for further damages suffered due to the COVID-19 pandemic <em>(Alitalia)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-03-25T23:00:00Z">26 March 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 414</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-99873 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €24.7 million of Italian support to compensate Alitalia for further damages suffered due to coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found €24.7 million of Italian support in favour of Alitalia to be in line with EU State aid rules. This measure aims at (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2021/the-eu-commission-announces-evaluation-results-and-follow-up-measures-on" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission announces evaluation results and follow-up measures on jurisdictional and procedural aspects of EU merger control</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-03-25T23:00:00Z">26 March 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 427</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-99920 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission announces evaluation results and follow-up measures on jurisdictional and procedural aspects of EU merger control* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has published today a Staff Working Document that summarises the findings of the evaluation of procedural and jurisdictional aspects of (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur270-million-italian-measure-to-support-rail" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €270M Italian measure to support rail freight and commercial passenger operators affected by the COVID-19 pandemic</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-03-23T23:00:00Z">24 March 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 299</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-99830 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €270 million Italian measure to support rail freight and commercial passenger operators affected by coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €270 million Italian measure supporting both the rail freight sector and (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2021/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-between-two-optical-retailers-and" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger between two optical retailers and manufacturers subject to conditions <em>(EssilorLuxottica / GrandVision)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-03-22T23:00:00Z">23 March 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 419</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-99819 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission clears acquisition of GrandVision by EssilorLuxottica, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of GrandVision by EssilorLuxottica. The approval is conditional on full compliance with commitments (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur146-5-million-austrian-state-aid-scheme-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €146.5 million Austrian State aid scheme to support companies joining a research and innovation project in microelectronics</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-03-22T23:00:00Z">23 March 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 241</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-99835 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €146.5 million Austrian support in favour of companies joining research and innovation project in microelectronics* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, €146.5 million in Austrian support in favour of three companies joining the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-the-modification-of-three-existing-spanish-state-aid" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves the modification of three existing Spanish State aid schemes in order to support the economy in the COVID-19 crisis</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-03-22T23:00:00Z">23 March 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 242</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-99839 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves modification of Spanish schemes, including €10 billion budget increase for aid of limited amount, to further support economy in context of coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found the modification of three existing Spanish schemes to support the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2021/the-eu-commission-conditionally-clears-a-merger-in-the-optical-industry" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission conditionally clears a merger in the optical industry <em>(EssilorLuxottica / GrandVision)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-03-22T23:00:00Z">23 March 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 7</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-114447 introduction entry-content"> <p>EssilorLuxottica/GrandVision – keeping a close eye on vertical integration in the optical industry* <br class='autobr' /> Introduction <br class='autobr' /> On 23 March 2021, the European Commission conditionally cleared the acquisition of GrandVision by EssilorLuxottica. The transaction constituted a further step in the progressive (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2021/the-australian-competition-authority-concludes-that-the-terms-in-a-warehousing" rel="bookmark">The Australian Competition Authority concludes that the terms in a warehousing agreement were likely to be unfair in the storage services <em>(GrainCorp)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-03-21T23:00:00Z">22 March 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 235</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-99749 introduction entry-content"> <p>GrainCorp amends terms in its warehousing agreement* <br class='autobr' /> GrainCorp Operations Ltd (GrainCorp) has agreed to amend 19 terms in its Grain Warehousing Agreement with small business grain growers, after an ACCC investigation concluded that these terms were likely to be unfair contract terms under the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-a-french-state-aid-scheme-to-compensate-ski-lift" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a French state aid scheme to compensate ski lift operators for damages suffered due to the COVID-19 pandemic</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-03-18T23:00:00Z">19 March 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 274</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-99746 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves French scheme to compensate ski lifts operators for damages suffered due to coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a French scheme with a budget between €140 and €700 million to compensate ski lifts operators for the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2021/the-eu-commission-decides-to-refer-the-uk-to-the-court-of-justice-for-failing" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission decides to refer the UK to the Court of Justice for failing to fully recover an illegal State aid of up to €100M in Gibraltar</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-03-18T23:00:00Z">19 March 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 312</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-99747 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission refers United Kingdom to European Court for failure to fully recover illegal tax exemption aid of up to around €100 million in Gibraltar* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has decided to refer the United Kingdom to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to fully (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2021/the-eu-commission-clears-subject-to-conditions-a-merger-between-two-energy" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears subject to conditions a merger between two energy providers <em>(Eaton Hydraulics / Danfoss)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-03-17T23:00:00Z">18 March 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 495</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-99740 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission clears acquisition of Eaton Hydraulics by Danfoss, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of Eaton’s hydraulics business (“Eaton Hydraulics”) by Danfoss. The approval is conditional on full (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-finnish-state-aid-measures-of-eur350-million-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves Finnish State aid measures of €350 million to support a national airport in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic <em>(Finavia)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-03-16T23:00:00Z">17 March 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 231</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-99722 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €350 million Finnish support to Finavia in the context of the coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, three Finnish measures, with an overall budget of €350 million, to support airport operator Finavia in the context (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2021/the-eu-commission-opens-an-investigation-into-an-electricity-wholesaler-s" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an investigation into an electricity wholesaler’s behaviour in the Greek energy market <em>(PPC)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-03-15T23:00:00Z">16 March 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 308</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-99700 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission opens investigation into PPC’s behaviour in the Greek wholesale electricity market* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened a formal antitrust investigation to assess possible abusive behaviour by Public Power Corporation (‘PPC’) in the wholesale Greek electricity sector. (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2021/the-eu-commission-forms-a-multilateral-working-group-with-leading-competition" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission forms a multilateral working group with leading Competition Authorities to exchange best practices on pharmaceutical mergers</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-03-15T23:00:00Z">16 March 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 231</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-99702 introduction entry-content"> <p>Competition: The European Commission forms a Multilateral Working Group with leading competition authorities to exchange best practices on pharmaceutical mergers* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission’s Directorate General for Competition together with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the Canadian (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-around-eur350-million-finnish-support-to-compensate" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €350M in Finnish support to compensate a national airline for damages suffered due to the COVID-19 outbreak <em>(Finnair)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-03-11T23:00:00Z">12 March 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 339</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-99674 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves around €350 million Finnish support to compensate Finnair for damages suffered due to coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found €351.38 million of Finnish support in favour of Finnair to be in line with EU State aid rules. The measure aims at (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur1-1-billion-polish-state-aid-scheme-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €1.1 billion Polish State aid scheme to support companies affected by the COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-03-10T23:00:00Z">11 March 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 221</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-99652 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €1.1 billion Polish scheme to further support companies affected by coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €1.1 billion (PLN 5 billion) Polish scheme to support companies in various sectors affected by the coronavirus outbreak. The scheme (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-eur511-million-italian-state-aid-scheme-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €511M Italian State aid scheme to compensate commercial rail passenger operators for damages suffered due to the COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-03-09T23:00:00Z">10 March 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 259</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-99634 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €511 million Italian scheme to compensate commercial rail passenger operators for damages suffered due to coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, €511 million in Italian support to compensate providers of commercial, (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur2-billion-french-state-aid-scheme-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €2 billion French State aid scheme to support uncovered fixed costs of companies affected by the COVID-19 pandemic</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-03-08T23:00:00Z">9 March 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 219</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-99649 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €2 billion French scheme to support uncovered fixed costs of companies affected by the coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a French scheme to support the uncovered fixed costs of companies affected by the coronavirus outbreak. The scheme (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-eur39-7-million-latvian-measures-to-recapitalise" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €39.7 M Latvian measures to recapitalise national airport <em>(Riga International Airport)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-03-07T23:00:00Z">8 March 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 181</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-99594 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €39.7 million Latvian measures to recapitalise Riga International Airport* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved Latvian plans to grant up to €39.7 million for the recapitalisation of the State Joint Stock Company Riga International Airport (Riga International (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2021/the-eu-commission-publishes-a-public-consultation-to-gather-views-and-evidence" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission publishes a public consultation to gather views and evidence from a panel to ensure that competition rules do not stand in the way of collective bargaining</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-03-04T23:00:00Z">5 March 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 390</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-99541 introduction entry-content"> <p>Competition: Commission invites stakeholders to provide comments on the application of EU competition law to collective bargaining agreements for self-employed* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has launched today a public consultation to gather views and evidence from citizens, businesses, social (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-slovakian-state-aid-rules-to-support-the-production" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves Slovakian State aid rules to support the production of electricity from high-efficient cogeneration installations</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-03-03T23:00:00Z">4 March 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 208</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-99539 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves over €1 billion support for high-efficient cogeneration of electricity and heat in Slovakia* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, Slovak plans to support the production of electricity from high-efficient cogeneration installations (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur20-million-french-state-aid-scheme-with-private" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €20 million French State aid scheme with private investors support for companies affected by the COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-03-03T23:00:00Z">4 March 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 252</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-99562 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves French guarantee scheme mobilising up to €20 billion support from private investors for companies affected by coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a French State guarantee scheme to support the economy in the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2021/the-eu-commission-opens-a-formal-investigation-into-possible-anticompetitive" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens a formal investigation into possible anticompetitive conduct of a global pharmaceutical company concerning a blockbuster multiple sclerosis medicine <em>(Teva)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-03-03T23:00:00Z">4 March 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 433</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-99610 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission opens formal investigation into possible anticompetitive conduct of Teva in relation to a blockbuster multiple sclerosis medicine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened a formal antitrust investigation to assess whether the pharmaceutical company Teva has illegally delayed (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur40-million-state-aid-measure-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €40 million State aid measure to support research and development activities related to COVID-19 in Italy</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-03-01T23:00:00Z">2 March 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 216</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-99484 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €40 million Italian aid measure to support coronavirus related research and development activities* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €40 million Italian aid measure to support coronavirus related research and development (R&D) by biotechnology company (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2021/the-eu-commission-opens-an-in-depth-investigation-to-assess-whether-german" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation to assess whether German plans to compensate lignite-fired power plants for phasing out earlier than foreseen are in line with EU State aid rules <em>(RWE / LEAG)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-03-01T23:00:00Z">2 March 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 210</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-99519 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission opens in-depth investigation into compensation for early closure of lignite-fired power plants in Germany* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether German plans to compensate lignite-fired power plants for phasing out earlier than (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-danish-support-for-an-offshore-wind-farm-under-eu" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves Danish support for an offshore wind farm under EU State aid rules</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-02-28T23:00:00Z">1 March 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 211</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-99486 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves Danish support for Thor offshore wind farm project* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, Danish support for the Thor offshore wind farm project, which will be located in the Danish part of the North Sea. The measure will help Denmark (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur254-million-romanian-aid-destined-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €254M in Romanian aid designed to support the upgrade of the district heating system in Bucharest</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-02-22T23:00:00Z">23 February 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 69</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-99431 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €254 million Romanian aid to support rehabilitation of district heating system in Bucharest <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State Aid rules, Romanian plans to support the upgrade of the district heating system of the municipality of Bucharest. (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2021/the-eu-commission-clears-the-acquisition-of-american-medical-devices-provider" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears the acquisition of American medical devices provider by leading medical imaging solutions company subject to conditions <em>(Varian / Siemens Healthineers)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-02-18T23:00:00Z">19 February 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 327</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-99416 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission clears acquisition of Varian by Siemens Healthineers, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of Varian Medical Systems by Siemens AG, through its subsidiary Siemens Healthineers. The approval is (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2021/the-eu-commission-adopts-final-measures-to-preserve-the-divestment-of-a-former" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission adopts final measures to preserve the divestment of a former company plant in Belgium after a merger <em>(Novelis / Aleris)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-02-17T23:00:00Z">18 February 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 444</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-99396 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers : Commission adopts final measures to preserve the divestment of former Aleris plant in Belgium following Novelis’ acquisition of Aleris* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has adopted final measures to preserve the divestment of the former Aleris plant in Duffel, Belgium, by Novelis under the EU (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-eur1-4-billion-swedish-scheme-to-support-uncovered" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €1.4 billion Swedish scheme to support uncovered fixed costs of companies affected by coronavirus outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-02-11T23:00:00Z">12 February 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 237</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-99382 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €1.4 billion Swedish scheme to support uncovered fixed costs of companies affected by coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved an approximately €1.4 billion (SEK 14 billion) Swedish scheme to support the uncovered fixed costs of companies (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2021/the-eu-commission-clears-an-acquisition-subject-to-conditions-of-belgian" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears an acquisition, subject to conditions, of a Belgian agricultural products company by a Japanese trading house <em>(Mitchui / Bechim)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-02-10T23:00:00Z">11 February 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 260</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-99301 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission clears acquisition of Belchim by Mitsui, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of Belchim by Mitsui. The approval is conditional on full compliance with a commitments package offered by Mitsui. (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2021/the-eu-commission-accepts-commitments-made-by-a-pharmaceutical-company-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission accepts commitments made by a pharmaceutical company to reduce prices for 6 off-patent cancer medicines by 73% to address excessive pricing concerns <em>(Aspen)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-02-09T23:00:00Z">10 February 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 633</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-99249 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission accepts commitments by Aspen to reduce prices for six off-patent cancer medicines by 73% addressing excessive pricing concerns* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has made commitments offered by Aspen legally binding under EU antitrust rules. Aspen has to reduce its prices in Europe (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2021/the-eu-commission-refers-the-review-of-the-merger-between-two-sewage" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission refers the review of the merger between two sewage maintenance companies to the French Competition Authority <em>(Veolia / Suez)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-02-09T23:00:00Z">10 February 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 511</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-99298 introduction entry-content"> <p>The European Commission refers to the Autorité de la concurrence the review of the acquisition of Suez RV OSIS by SARP, a subsidiary of Veolia* <br class='autobr' /> On 5 February 2020, the European Commission referred the review of the takeover of Suez RV OSIS, a subsidiary of Suez, by SARP, a subsidiary of (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2021/the-eu-commission-opens-in-depth-investigation-into-romanian-support-measures" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into Romanian support measures in favour of national lignite-based electricity producer <em>(CE Oltenia)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-02-04T23:00:00Z">5 February 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 333</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-99221 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission opens in-depth investigation into Romanian support measures in favour of CE Oltenia* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether Romanian support measures in favour of Complexul Energetic Oltenia SA (‘CE Oltenia’) would be in line with (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-eur300-million-austrian-scheme-for-package-travel" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €300 million Austrian scheme for package travel organisers and facilitators of linked travel services in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-02-03T23:00:00Z">4 February 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 301</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-99184 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €300 million Austrian scheme for package travel organisers and facilitators of linked travel services in the context of the coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €300 million Austrian scheme for package travel (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/january-2021/the-eu-commission-opens-investigation-into-possible-trade-restrictions-by-one" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an investigation into possible trade restrictions by one of the largest producers of chocolate, biscuits, and coffee in the Union <em>(Mondelēz)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-01-27T23:00:00Z">28 January 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 457</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-99103 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission opens formal investigation into possible trade restrictions by Mondelēz* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened a formal antitrust investigation to assess whether Mondelēz has restricted competition in a range of national markets for chocolate, biscuits and coffee by (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/january-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-eur12-billion-german-umbrella-scheme-to-compensate" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €12 billion German umbrella scheme to compensate companies for damages suffered due to the COVID-19 pandemic</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-01-20T23:00:00Z">21 January 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 280</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-98865 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €12 billion German umbrella scheme to compensate companies for damages suffered due to coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found a €12 billion German umbrella scheme (final part of the Novemberhilfe package) to compensate companies for damages (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/january-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-eur325-million-public-support-to-provide-schools-in" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €325M public support to provide schools in Italy with high speed internet</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-01-20T23:00:00Z">21 January 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 220</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-98971 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €325 million public support to provide schools in Italy with very high internet speed* The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, €325 million of public support to connect 12,000 schools in Italy to very high-speed internet. The schools that (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/january-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-eur1-9-billion-polish-scheme-to-support-companies" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €1.9 billion Polish scheme to support companies affected by the COVID-19 pandemic</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-01-19T23:00:00Z">20 January 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 197</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-98963 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €1.9 billion Polish scheme to support companies affected by coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €1.9 billion (PLN 8.6 billion) Polish scheme to support companies operating in certain sectors affected by the coronavirus-outbreak. The (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/january-2021/the-eu-commission-fines-the-owner-of-an-online-pc-gaming-platform-and-five" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines the owner of an online PC gaming platform and five publishers for entering into “geo-blocking” practices <em>(Valve / Bandai Namco / Capcom / Focus Home / Koch Media / ZeniMax)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-01-19T23:00:00Z">20 January 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 161</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-99105 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission fines Valve and five publishers of PC video games € 7.8 million for “geo-blocking” practices* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has fined Valve, owner of the online PC gaming platform “Steam”, and the five publishers Bandai Namco, Capcom, Focus Home, Koch Media and ZeniMax € 7.8 (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/january-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-eur300-million-austrian-scheme-to-support-organisers" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €300 million Austrian scheme to support organisers of events affected by the COVID-19 pandemic</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-01-18T23:00:00Z">19 January 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 136</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-98958 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €300 million Austrian scheme to support organisers of events affected by coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €300 million Austrian scheme to support organisers of events affected by the coronavirus outbreak. The (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/january-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-greek-public-funding-for-construction-and-operation" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves Greek public funding for the construction and operation of the North section of the E65 motorway</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-01-17T23:00:00Z">18 January 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 174</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-98832 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves Greek public funding for construction and operation of North section of E65 motorway* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, Greek public funding of €442 million for the construction of the North section of the Central Greece Motorway (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/january-2021/the-eu-commission-clears-acquisition-of-american-financial-markets-data-and" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears acquisition of American financial markets data and infrastructure provider by a financial infrastructure company subject to conditions <em>(Refinitiv / London Stock Exchange Group)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-01-12T23:00:00Z">13 January 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 315</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-98969 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission clears acquisition of Refinitiv by London Stock Exchange Group, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of Refinitiv by the London Stock Exchange Group (‘LSEG’). The approval is conditional on full (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/january-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-investment-aid-for-czech-orchards-and-irrigations" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves investment aid for Czech orchards and irrigations and opens investigations into national measures in favour of large agricultural companies</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-01-11T23:00:00Z">12 January 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 75</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-98681 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves investment aid for Czech orchards and irrigations; opens in-depth investigations into Czech measures in favour of large agricultural companies* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved two Czech investment aid support schemes for the restructuring of orchards and (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/january-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-eur202-million-croatian-scheme-to-support-companies" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €202M Croatian scheme to support companies in the tourism and sports sectors in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-01-10T23:00:00Z">11 January 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 271</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-98675 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €202 million Croatian scheme to support companies in the tourism and sports sectors in the context of coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved an approximately €202 million (HRK 1.525 billion) Croatian State aid scheme to support companies of (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/january-2021/the-eu-commission-approves-eur1-25-billion-german-measure-to-recapitalize" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €1.25 billion German measure to recapitalize national leisure tourism group <em>(TUI)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2021-01-03T23:00:00Z">4 January 2021</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 201</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-98609 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €1.25 billion German measure to recapitalise TUI* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved German plans to contribute up to €1.25 billion to the recapitalisation of TUI AG (TUI), the parent company of the TUI Group, as part of a wider support package. The measure was (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur73-million-of-italian-support-to-compensate" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €73 million of Italian support to compensate national airline for further damages suffered due to coronavirus outbreak <em>(Alitalia)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-12-28T23:00:00Z">29 December 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 77</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-98576 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €73 million of Italian support to compensate Alitalia for further damages suffered due to coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found €73.02 million of Italian support in favour of Alitalia to be in line with EU State aid rules. This measure aims at (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur2-9-billion-polish-scheme-to-support-micro-small" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €2.9 billion Polish scheme to support micro, small and medium-sized enterprises due to the Covid-19 pandemic</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-12-22T23:00:00Z">23 December 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 202</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-98533 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €2.9 billion Polish scheme to support micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in context of coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved an approximately €2.9 billion (PLN 13 billion) Polish State aid scheme to support micro, small and (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur120-million-greek-support-to-compensate-national" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €120 million Greek support to compensate national airline company for damages suffered due to the Covid-19 pandemic <em>(Aegean Airlines)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-12-22T23:00:00Z">23 December 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 314</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-98534 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €120 million Greek support to compensate Aegean Airlines for damages suffered due to coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found a Greek grant of €120 million to Aegean Airlines to be in line with EU State aid rules. The measure aims at compensating (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur650-million-polish-support-to-national-network" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €650 million Polish support to national network airline in context of the Covid-19 pandemic <em>(LOT)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-12-21T23:00:00Z">22 December 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 1209</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-98525 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €650 million Polish support to LOT in context of coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved two Polish measures, for a total of about €650 million (approximately PLN 2.9 billion), to support the airline LOT in the context of the coronavirus (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur300-million-german-aid-scheme-to-support-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a German aid scheme worth €300M to support the transition to sustainable local public transport</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-12-21T23:00:00Z">22 December 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 317</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-98526 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €300 million German aid scheme to support transition to sustainable local public transport* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €300 million German scheme to support innovative projects aimed at strengthening sustainable local public (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2020/the-eu-commission-opens-an-investigation-into-the-proposed-acquisition-of-an" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an investigation into the proposed acquisition of an insurance brokerage company by a global risk management firm <em>(Aon / Willis Towers Watson)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-12-20T23:00:00Z">21 December 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 257</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-98513 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into proposed acquisition of Willis Towers Watson by Aon* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess the proposed acquisition of Willis Towers Watson by Aon, under the EU Merger Regulation. Aon and Willis Tower Watson (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur900-million-slovenian-scheme-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €900 million Slovenian scheme to support uncovered fixed costs of companies affected by the Covid-19 Pandemic</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-12-20T23:00:00Z">21 December 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 312</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-98514 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €900 million Slovenian scheme to support uncovered fixed costs of companies affected by coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a Slovenian €900 million scheme to cover part of the uncovered fixed costs of companies affected by the coronavirus (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2020/the-eu-commission-conditionally-approves-a-merger-between-automotive-companies" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission conditionally approves a merger between automotive companies <em>(Fiat Chrysler / Peugeot)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-12-20T23:00:00Z">21 December 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 358</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-98516 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission approves the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. and Peugeot S.A., subject to conditions * <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed merger between the automotive companies Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (‘FCA’) and Peugeot S.A. (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2020/the-eu-commission-publishes-guiding-templates-to-assist-member-states-in-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission publishes guiding templates to assist Member States in the design of their national recovery and resilience plans, consults on a possible extension of the general block exemption regulation, and conducts a survey on the implementation of the State aid temporary framework</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-12-20T23:00:00Z">21 December 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 502</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-98517 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission puts forward initiatives to further facilitate implementation of recovery and coronavirus support measures * <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has today published guiding templates to assist Member States in the design of their national recovery and resilience plans in line with EU (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2020/the-eu-commission-clears-acquisition-of-healthcare-manufacturer-by-a-big-tech" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears the acquisition of a manufacturer of consumer-health devices by a Big Tech company, subject to conditions <em>(Fitbit / Google)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-12-16T23:00:00Z">17 December 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 452</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-98498 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission clears acquisition of Fitbit by Google, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of Fitbit by Google. The approval is conditional on full compliance with a commitments package offered by Google. <br class='autobr' /> Executive (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2020/the-eu-commission-conditionally-approves-a-big-tech-company-s-acquisition-of-an" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission conditionally approves a Big Tech company’s acquisition of an online fitness platform to preserve healthy competition in digital markets <em>(Google / Fitbit)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-12-16T23:00:00Z">17 December 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 1</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-114444 introduction entry-content"> <p>Google/Fitbit : Preserving healthy competition in digital markets* <br class='autobr' /> Introduction <br class='autobr' /> On 17 December 2020, following an in-depth investigation, the Commission conditionally approved the acquisition of Fitbit by Google. Fitbit is active in the development, manufacturing and distribution of (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur55-million-german-scheme-to-support-the-roll-out" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €55 million German scheme to support the roll-out of infrastructure for mobile communication services in German land of Brandenburg</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-12-15T23:00:00Z">16 December 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 207</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-98405 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €55 million German scheme to support roll-out of infrastructure for mobile communication services in German Land of Brandenburg* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €55 million German aid scheme to support the deployment of (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-amended-estonian-scheme-worth-eur450-million-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves an amended Estonian scheme worth €450M to support the production of electricity from renewable sources</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-12-15T23:00:00Z">16 December 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 354</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-98406 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves amended Estonian scheme worth €450 million to support production of electricity from renewable sources* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, the modification of the existing aid scheme to support electricity production from renewable (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2020/the-eu-commission-publishes-report-on-the-implementation-of-damages-directive" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission publishes report on the implementation of its Damages Directive</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-12-13T23:00:00Z">14 December 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 243</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-98356 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission publishes report on implementation of Damages Directive* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has published a report on the implementation of the Antitrust Damages Directive which helps citizens and companies claim damages if they are victims of infringements of EU antitrust rules, (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur30-billion-dutch-scheme-to-support-projects" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €30B Dutch scheme to support projects reducing greenhouse gas emissions</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-12-13T23:00:00Z">14 December 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 150</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-98368 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €30 billion Dutch scheme to support projects reducing greenhouse gas emissions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €30 billion Dutch scheme to support projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the Netherlands. The scheme (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2020/the-eu-commission-gives-green-light-to-the-pan-european-guarantee-fund-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission gives green light to the pan-European guarantee fund to enable up to €200 billion of additional financing for companies affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in 21 Member States</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-12-13T23:00:00Z">14 December 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 177</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-98373 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission gives green light to the Pan-European Guarantee Fund to enable up to €200 billion financing for companies affected by the coronavirus outbreak in 21 Member States* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission found the creation of a €25 billion Pan-European Guarantee Fund managed by the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur106-7-million-restructuring-aid-and-eur30-2" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €106.7 million restructuring aid and €30.2 compensation for damages suffered due to coronavirus outbreak in favour of French airline <em>(Corsair)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-12-10T23:00:00Z">11 December 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 152</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-98352 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €106.7 million restructuring aid and €30.2 compensation for damages suffered due to coronavirus outbreak in favour of French airline Corsair* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, two French measures in favour of Corsair, an airline (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-japanese-ink-manufacturer-s-acquisition-of-colorants" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves Japanese ink manufacturer’s acquisition of colorants and effect pigments company, subject to conditions <em>(DIC / BASF Colors & Effects)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-12-06T23:00:00Z">7 December 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 194</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-98273 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission approves DIC’s acquisition of BASF Colors & Effects, subject to conditions <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of BASF Colors & Effects by the DIC Corporation (‘DIC’). The approval is conditional on full (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2020/the-eu-commission-concludes-that-the-portuguese-madeira-free-zone-zona-franca" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission concludes that the Portuguese Madeira Free Zone (“Zona Franca da Madeira”) scheme is not implemented in line with approved conditions</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-12-03T23:00:00Z">4 December 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 227</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-98213 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission concludes that the Madeira Free Zone (“Zona Franca da Madeira”) scheme not implemented in line with approved conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found that the implementation of the Madeira Free Zone aid scheme (Regime III) in Portugal is not in line with the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2020/the-eu-commission-requires-italy-to-abolish-corporate-tax-exemptions-granted-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission requires Italy to abolish corporate tax exemptions granted to its ports</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-12-03T23:00:00Z">4 December 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 147</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-98216 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission requires Italy to put an end to tax exemptions for ports* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has required Italy to abolish the corporate tax exemptions granted to its ports, in order to align its tax regime with EU State aid rules. Profits earned by port authorities from economic (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur20-million-voucher-scheme-to-support-access-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €20 million voucher scheme to support access to broadband services by students in Greece essential in the context of the COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-12-02T23:00:00Z">3 December 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 122</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-98290 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €20 million voucher scheme to support access to broadband services by students in Greece* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules a €20 million voucher scheme to help students in Greece access broadband services and benefit from remote (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur625-million-italian-scheme-to-support-tour" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €625 million Italian scheme to support tour operators and travel agencies affected by COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-12-02T23:00:00Z">3 December 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 123</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-98291 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €625 million Italian scheme to support tour operators and travel agencies affected by coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €625 million Italian scheme to support tour operators and travel agencies in Italy affected by the coronavirus (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-state-compensation-granted-by-italy-to-national" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves State compensation granted by Italy to national postal service for its universal service obligation <em>(<em>Poste Italiane</em>)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-11-30T23:00:00Z">1 December 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 169</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-98119 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves State compensation granted by Italy to Poste Italiane for its universal postal service obligation* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found the compensation granted by Italy to Poste Italiane to fulfil its public service mission (so-called ‘universal service obligation’ (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-german-umbrella-scheme-to-enable-capital-support-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves German “umbrella” scheme to enable capital support to enterprises affected by the COVID-19 pandemic</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-11-30T23:00:00Z">1 December 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 122</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-98286 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves German “umbrella” scheme to enable capital support to enterprises affected by coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved German plans to set up a scheme under which the German federal and regional authorities can invest through debt and equity (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2020/the-eu-commission-clears-several-telecommunication-undertakings-acquisition-of" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears several telecommunication undertakings’ acquisition of a fibre network operator, subject to conditions <em>(Altice / Allianz / Omer / Covage)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-11-26T23:00:00Z">27 November 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 197</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-98103 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission clears Altice, Allianz and Omers’ joint acquisition of Covage, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of Covage by SFR FTTH, a company jointly controlled by Altice, Allianz and Omers. The (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2020/the-eu-commission-fines-2-pharmaceutical-companies-eur60-5-million-for-delaying" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines two pharmaceutical companies €60.5 million for delaying the entry of cheaper generic medicine for sleep disorders <em>(Teva / Cephalon)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-11-25T23:00:00Z">26 November 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 175</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-98256 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission fines Teva and Cephalon €60.5 million for delaying entry of cheaper generic medicine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has fined the pharmaceutical companies Teva and Cephalon €60.5 million for agreeing to delay for several years the market entry of a cheaper generic version of (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-austrian-measures-to-support-rail-freight-and" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves Austrian measures to support rail freight and passenger operators affected by the COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-11-24T23:00:00Z">25 November 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 134</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-98071 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves Austrian measures to support rail freight and passenger operators affected by the coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, two Austrian measures supporting the rail freight sector and one measure supporting the rail (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-a-competitive-tender-mechanism-to-compensate-for" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a competitive tender mechanism to compensate for the early closure of hard coal-fired power plants in Germany</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-11-24T23:00:00Z">25 November 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 146</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-98172 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves competitive tender mechanism to compensate for early closure of hard coal-fired power plants in Germany* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission found that a competitive tender mechanism introduced by Germany to compensate hard coal-fired power plants for phasing out earlier (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur120-million-luxembourg-scheme-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €120 million Luxembourg scheme to support uncovered fixed costs of companies affected by COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-11-23T23:00:00Z">24 November 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 145</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-98042 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €120 million Luxembourg scheme to support uncovered fixed costs of companies affected by coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a Luxembourg State aid scheme to support the uncovered fixed costs of companies affected by the coronavirus (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-danish-fund-to-enable-eur1-34-billion-of-capital" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves Danish fund to enable €1.34 billion of capital support to large companies affected by COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-11-19T23:00:00Z">20 November 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 162</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-98011 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves Danish fund to enable €1.34 billion of capital support to large companies affected by coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved Danish plans to set up a fund with a target size of up to DKK 10 billion (approximately €1.34 billion) to recapitalise (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-german-umbrella-scheme-to-support-uncovered-fixed" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves German “umbrella” scheme to support uncovered fixed costs of companies affected by the COVID-19 pandemic</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-11-19T23:00:00Z">20 November 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 165</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-98012 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves German “umbrella” scheme to support uncovered fixed costs of companies affected by coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a German “umbrella” scheme to support the uncovered fixed costs of companies affected by the coronavirus outbreak. The (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-austrian-fixkostenzuschuss-phase-ii-scheme-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves Austrian ”Fixkostenzuschuss Phase II” scheme to support uncovered fixed costs of companies affected by the COVID-19 pandemic</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-11-19T23:00:00Z">20 November 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 171</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-98015 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves Austrian ”Fixkostenzuschuss Phase II” scheme to support uncovered fixed costs of companies affected by coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved the Austrian “Fixkostenzuschuss Phase II” scheme to support the uncovered fixed costs of companies (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2020/the-eu-commission-refers-the-acquisition-of-a-telecom-company-back-to-the-uk" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission refers the acquisition of a telecom company back to the UK Competition Authority <em>(Telefónica / Liberty Global)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-11-18T23:00:00Z">19 November 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 195</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-97988 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission refers acquisition of newly created joint venture by Telefónica and Liberty Global to the UK competition authority* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has referred the proposed acquisition by Telefónica S.A. and Liberty Global PLC of a newly created joint venture to the Consumers and (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-german-nation-wide-scheme-to-support-the-deployment" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves German nation-wide scheme to support the deployment of Gigabit networks in Germany</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-11-12T23:00:00Z">13 November 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 111</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-98075 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves German nation-wide scheme to support deployment of Gigabit networks in Germany* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a German scheme to support the deployment of very high capacity broadband networks offering Gigabit speeds in Germany. (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2020/the-eu-commission-sends-a-statement-of-objections-to-a-global-e-commerce-en" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission sends a statement of objections to a global e-commerce company for the use of non-public independent seller data and opens a second investigation into its e-commerce business practices <em>(Amazon)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-11-09T23:00:00Z">10 November 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 2399</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-97825 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission sends Statement of Objections to Amazon for the use of non-public independent seller data and opens second investigation into its e-commerce business practices* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has informed Amazon of its preliminary view that it has breached EU antitrust rules by (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur150-million-romanian-scheme-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a Romanian scheme worth €150M to support investments in district heating systems based on renewable energy sources</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-11-05T23:00:00Z">6 November 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 195</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-97824 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €150 million Romanian scheme to support investments in district heating systems based on renewable energy sources* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State Aid rules, a Romanian scheme to support the construction and/or upgrade of district heating (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur1-5-billion-dutch-scheme-to-compensate-public" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €1.5 billion Dutch scheme to compensate public transport companies for damages suffered due to COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-11-03T23:00:00Z">4 November 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 166</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-97696 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €1.5 billion Dutch scheme to compensate public transport companies for damages suffered due to coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a Dutch scheme of around €1.5 billion to compensate companies providing regional (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2020/the-eu-commission-sends-a-statement-of-objections-to-state-owned-czech-rail" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission sends a Statement of Objections to State-owned Czech rail incumbent for alleged predatory pricing <em>(České dráhy)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-10-29T23:00:00Z">30 October 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 336</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-97725 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: The Commission sends Statement of Objections to České dráhy for alleged predatory pricing* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has informed the state-owned Czech rail incumbent České dráhy (ČD) of its preliminary view that ČD has breached EU antitrust rules by charging prices below costs. (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2020/the-eu-commission-publishes-results-of-evaluation-of-state-aid-rules" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission publishes results of evaluation of State aid rules</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-10-29T23:00:00Z">30 October 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 203</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-97726 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission publishes results of evaluation of EU State aid rules* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has published a Commission Staff Working Document summarising the results of an evaluation of the State aid rules adopted as part of the State Aid Modernisation package. The evaluation (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2020/the-eu-commission-prolongs-and-expands-temporary-framework-to-further-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission prolongs and expands temporary framework to further support companies facing significant turnover losses due to the COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-10-12T22:00:00Z">13 October 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 223</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-97240 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission prolongs and expands Temporary Framework to further support companies facing significant turnover losses* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has decided to prolong and extend the scope of the State aid Temporary Framework adopted on 19 March 2020 to support the economy in the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2020/the-eu-commission-accepts-semiconductor-company-s-commitments-to-ensure" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission accepts semiconductor company’s commitments to ensure competition in chipset markets for modems and set-top boxes <em>(Broadcom)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-10-06T22:00:00Z">7 October 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 328</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-97163 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission accepts commitments by Broadcom to ensure competition in chipset markets for modems and set-top boxes* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has made commitments offered by Broadcom legally binding under EU antitrust rules. Broadcom will suspend all existing agreements containing (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur1-5-billion-italian-scheme-to-support-companies" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €1.5 billion Italian scheme to support companies affected by COVID-19 outbreak in Southern Italy</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-10-05T22:00:00Z">6 October 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 202</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-97087 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €1.5 billion Italian scheme to support companies affected by coronavirus outbreak in Southern Italy* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €1.5 billion Italian scheme to support companies operating in regions of Southern Italy affected by the coronavirus (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2020/the-eu-commission-unconditionally-clears-a-merger-of-two-multinational-groups" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission unconditionally clears the merger of two companies active in the acquisition of sports broadcasting rights in Czechia and Slovakia and in the sale of advertising space in Czechia <em>(PPF / CME)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-10-05T22:00:00Z">6 October 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 310</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-97088 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission approves PPF’s acquisition of CME* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved unconditionally, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of Central European Media Enterprises ("CME") by PPF Group NV ("PPF"). The Commission concluded the transaction would raise no (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2020/the-eu-commission-takes-note-of-the-general-court-s-judgment-confirming-its" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission takes note of the General Court’s judgment confirming its decision to prohibit an acquisition in the construction sector in Hungary and Croatia <em>(HeidelbergCement / Schwenk Zement / Cemex)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-10-04T22:00:00Z">5 October 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 296</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-97034 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission takes note of General Court judgment in HeidelbergCement/Schwenk/Cemex Hungary/Cemex Croatia merger case* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission takes note of the judgment of the General Court, which confirms the Commission’s decision prohibiting the acquisition by HeidelbergCement and (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2020/the-eu-commission-sends-a-statement-of-objections-to-italian-agricultural" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission sends a statement of objections to Italian agricultural cooperative for participation in canned vegetable cartel <em>(Conserve Italia)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-10-04T22:00:00Z">5 October 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 331</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-97038 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission sends Statement of Objections to Conserve Italia for participation in canned vegetables cartel* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has informed Conserve Italia Soc. coop. Agricola and its subsidiary Conserves France SA (together referred to as Conserve Italia) of its preliminary (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2020/the-eu-commission-consults-member-states-on-a-proposal-to-prolong-and-adjust" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission consults Member States on a proposal to prolong and adjust State aid Temporary Framework in the context of the changing COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-10-01T22:00:00Z">2 October 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 222</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-97041 introduction entry-content"> <p>Coronavirus: Commission Statement on consulting Member States on proposal to prolong and adjust State aid Temporary Framework* <br class='autobr' /> Today, the European Commission has sent to Member States for consultation a draft proposal to prolong until 30 June 2021 the State aid Temporary Framework, adopted on (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-merger-in-the-payment-services-sector-subject-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves merger in the payment services sector, subject to conditions <em>(Worldline / Ingenico)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-09-29T22:00:00Z">30 September 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 273</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-97002 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission approves Worldline’s acquisition of Ingenico, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of Ingenico by Worldline, both active in the payment services sector. The approval is conditional on full (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2020/the-eu-commission-fines-car-parts-suppliers-eur18-million-in-cartel-settlement" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines car parts suppliers €18 million in cartel settlement in the market for closure systems for cars <em>(Brose / Kiekert / Magna)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-09-28T22:00:00Z">29 September 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 596</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-96996 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission fines car parts suppliers of € 18 million in cartel settlement* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has fined Brose and Kiekert a total of € 18 million for taking part in two cartels concerning supplies of closure systems for cars in the European Economic Area (EEA). Magna was not (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2020/the-eu-commission-opens-in-depth-investigation-to-assess-whether-a-belgian" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation to assess whether a Belgian capacity mechanism to safeguard the security of electricity supply is in line with EU State aid rules</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-09-20T22:00:00Z">21 September 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 190</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-96835 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission opens in-depth investigation into Belgian capacity mechanism* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether a Belgian capacity mechanism to safeguard security of electricity supply is in line with EU State aid rules. <br class='autobr' /> Executive (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-the-acquisition-of-a-company-active-in-the-supply-of" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves the acquisition of a company active in the supply of daily consumer goods <em>(Fortenova / Mercator)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-09-20T22:00:00Z">21 September 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 236</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-96837 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission approves Fortenova’s acquisition of Mercator* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved unconditionally, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of Mercator by Fortenova. The Commission concluded that the transaction would raise no competition concerns in the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2020/the-eu-commission-opens-an-in-depth-investigation-into-the-acquisition-of-a" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the acquisition of a company involved in hydraulic components <em>(Eaton Hydraulics / Danfoss)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-09-20T22:00:00Z">21 September 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 226</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-96838 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into the proposed acquisition of Eaton Hydraulics by Danfoss* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess the proposed acquisition of Eaton’s hydraulics business (“Eaton Hydraulics”) by Danfoss under the EU Merger (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2020/the-eu-commission-opens-in-depth-investigation-into-allocation-of-mobile-radio" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens in-depth investigation into allocation of mobile radio frequencies by Poland to telecoms operator <em>(Sferia)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-09-20T22:00:00Z">21 September 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 148</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-96839 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission opens in-depth investigation into allocation of mobile radio frequencies by Poland to telecoms operator Sferia* The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether the allocation by the Polish authorities of a frequency block for the provision of (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2020/the-eu-commission-adopts-revised-eu-emission-trading-system-state-aid" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission adopts revised EU Emission Trading System State aid Guidelines</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-09-20T22:00:00Z">21 September 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 130</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-96986 introduction entry-content"> <p>State of the Union: Commission adopts revised EU Emission Trading System State aid Guidelines* <br class='autobr' /> In line with the European Green Deal and the EU’s objective to become the first climate neutral economy by 2050, the Commission adopted today revised EU Emission Trading System State aid Guidelines (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur44-million-italian-recapitalisation-scheme-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €44 million Italian recapitalization scheme to support large companies affected by COVID-19 outbreak </a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-09-16T22:00:00Z">17 September 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 184</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-96785 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €44 billion Italian recapitalisation scheme to support large companies affected by coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved an Italian scheme, with an overall budget of €44 billion, to support large enterprises affected by the coronavirus (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2020/the-eu-commission-invites-comments-on-state-aid-rules-for-the-deployment-of" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission invites comments on State aid rules for the deployment of broadband networks</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-09-07T22:00:00Z">8 September 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 294</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-96663 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission invites comments on State aid rules for the deployment of broadband networks* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has launched a public consultation inviting Member States and other stakeholders to provide their views and comments on the existing EU State aid rules on public support (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2020/the-eu-commission-publishes-findings-of-the-evaluation-of-the-vertical-block" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission publishes findings of the evaluation of the vertical block exemption regulation</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-09-07T22:00:00Z">8 September 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 424</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-96665 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission publishes findings of the evaluation of the Vertical Block Exemption Regulation* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has today published a Staff Working Document that summarises the findings of the evaluation of the Vertical Block Exemption Regulation (“VBER”), together with the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur199-45-million-italian-support-to-compensate" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €199.45 million Italian support to compensate a national airline for damages suffered due to the COVID-19 pandemic <em>(Alitalia)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-09-03T22:00:00Z">4 September 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 262</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-96601 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €199.45 million Italian support to compensate Alitalia for damages suffered due to coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found Italian €199.45 million support in favour of Alitalia to be in line with EU State aid rules. The measure aims at (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur290-million-belgian-support-to-a-national-en" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €290 million Belgian support to a national airline in the context of the COVID-19 outbreak <em>(Brussels Airlines)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-08-20T22:00:00Z">21 August 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 266</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-96529 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €290 million Belgian support to Brussels Airlines in the context of the coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €290 million Belgian aid measure to support SN Group, which is composed of SN Airholding and its sole subsidiary Brussels (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur62-million-romanian-loan-guarantee-to-compensate" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €62 million Romanian loan guarantee to compensate a national airline for damages suffered due to the COVID-19 pandemic and provide the airline with urgent liquidity support <em>(Blue Air)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-08-19T22:00:00Z">20 August 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 247</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-96521 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €62 million Romanian loan guarantee to compensate Blue Air for damage suffered due to coronavirus outbreak and provide the airline with urgent liquidity support* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a Romanian loan guarantee of up to (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-german-plans-for-a-bavarian-fund-to-enable-up-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves German plans for a Bavarian fund to enable up to €46 billion of liquidity and capital support to enterprises in Bavaria in the context of the COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-08-19T22:00:00Z">20 August 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 168</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-96522 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves Bavarian fund to enable up to €46 billion of liquidity and capital support to enterprises in Bavaria in the context of the coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved German plans to set up a €46 billion fund at the level of the German State (Land) (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur133-million-portuguese-liquidity-support-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €133 million Portuguese liquidity support to national airline and opens investigation into the airline’s other public support measures <em>(SATA Air)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-08-17T22:00:00Z">18 August 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 228</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-96468 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €133 million Portuguese liquidity support to SATA airline; opens investigation into other public support measures* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, €133 million in liquidity support to SATA Air Açores (SATA). The aid will allow the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur1-billion-danish-and-swedish-measure-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €1 billion Danish and Swedish measure to recapitalise major network airline due to the COVID-19 outbreak <em>(SAS)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-08-16T22:00:00Z">17 August 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 209</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-96448 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €1 billion Danish and Swedish measure to recapitalise SAS* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved Danish and Swedish plans to contribute up to SEK 11 billion (approximately€1 billion) to the recapitalisation of SAS. The measure was approved under the State aid (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-acquisition-of-a-payment-solution-provider-s-account" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves an acquisition of a payment solution provider’s account-to-account payment business by a global payment card company, subject to conditions <em>(Nets / Mastercard)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-08-16T22:00:00Z">17 August 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 249</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-96467 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission approves acquisition of Nets’ account-to-account payment business by Mastercard, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of Nets’ account-to-account payment business by Mastercard. The decision is (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-irish-loan-guarantee-scheme-mobilising-eur2-billion" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves Irish loan guarantee scheme mobilizing €2 billion support for companies affected by the COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-08-13T22:00:00Z">14 August 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 193</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-96440 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves Irish loan guarantee scheme mobilising €2 billion support for companies affected by the coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved an Irish loan guarantee scheme to support companies affected by the coronavirus outbreak. The scheme was approved (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur2-billion-italian-guarantee-scheme-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €2 billion Italian guarantee scheme to support trade credit insurance market in the context of the COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-08-12T22:00:00Z">13 August 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 214</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-96421 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €2 billion Italian guarantee scheme to support trade credit insurance market in the context of the coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €2 billion Italian scheme to support the trade credit insurance market in (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur30-million-estonian-measure-to-support-the-state" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €30 million Estonian measure to support the state-owned aviation company in the context of the COVID-19 outbreak <em>(Nordica)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-08-10T22:00:00Z">11 August 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 257</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-96373 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €30 million Estonian measure to support Nordica in the context of the coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €30 million Estonian measure to provide a share capital increase and a subsidised interest loan to the state-owned aviation company (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-german-aid-scheme-to-support-airports-affected-by" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves German aid scheme to support airports affected by the COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-08-10T22:00:00Z">11 August 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 296</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-96375 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves German aid scheme to support airports affected by the coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a German aid scheme to support airports in the context of the coronavirus outbreak. The scheme was approved partially based on Article 107(2)(b) of (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2020/the-eu-commission-opens-in-depth-investigation-into-public-support-for" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens in-depth investigation into public support for expansion of a chemical company’s electric vehicles battery plant in Poland <em>(LG Chem)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-08-10T22:00:00Z">11 August 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 272</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-96392 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission opens in-depth investigation into public support for expansion of LG Chem’s electric vehicles battery plant in Poland* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether €95 million of public support granted by Poland to chemical company LG (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur6-billion-german-scheme-to-compensate-public" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €6 billion German scheme to compensate public transport companies for damages suffered due to COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-08-06T22:00:00Z">7 August 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 258</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-96354 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €6 billion German scheme to compensate public transport companies for damages suffered due to coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €6 billion German scheme to compensate companies providing regional and local (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur665-million-austrian-scheme-to-support-non-profit" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €665 million Austrian scheme to support non-profit organizations and their related entities affected by the COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-08-05T22:00:00Z">6 August 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 255</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-96184 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €665 million Austrian scheme to support non-profit organisations and their related entities affected by the coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €665 million Austrian scheme to support non-profit organisations (NPOs) and their related (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2020/the-eu-commission-opens-in-depth-investigation-into-the-proposed-acquisition-of" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens in-depth investigation into the proposed acquisition of a manufacturer of wearable tech devices by a Big Tech company <em>(Fitbit / Google)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-08-03T22:00:00Z">4 August 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 433</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-96180 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into the proposed acquisition of Fitbit by Google* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess the proposed acquisition of Fitbit by Google under the EU Merger Regulation. The Commission is concerned that the proposed (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur200-million-voucher-scheme-to-support-access-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €200 million voucher scheme to support access to broadband services by low-income families in Italy</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-08-03T22:00:00Z">4 August 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 215</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-96181 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €200 million voucher scheme to support access to broadband services by low-income families in Italy* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules a €200 million voucher scheme to help low-income families in Italy access high-speed broadband (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur6-billion-italian-schemes-to-support-smes" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €6 billion Italian schemes to support SMEs affected by COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-07-30T22:00:00Z">31 July 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 200</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-96116 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €6 billion Italian schemes to support SMEs affected by coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved three Italian schemes, with an overall budget of €6 billion, mainly consisting of incentives to the recapitalisation by private investors of small (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur10-billion-spanish-fund-to-provide-debt-and" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €10 billion Spanish funds to provide debt and capital support to companies affected by the COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-07-30T22:00:00Z">31 July 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 175</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-96118 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €10 billion Spanish fund to provide debt and capital support to companies affected by the coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved Spanish plans to set up a fund (Solvency Support Fund) with a budget of €10 billion that will invest through debt (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur840-million-german-guarantee-scheme-to-protect" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €840 million German guarantee scheme to protect consumers and support the travel industry in the context of the COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-07-30T22:00:00Z">31 July 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 170</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-96119 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €840 million German guarantee scheme to protect consumers and support the travel industry in the context of the coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a German State guarantee scheme worth €840 million to cover (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2020/the-eu-commission-clears-merger-of-global-rail-transportation-companies-subject" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger subject to conditions in the global rail transportation market <em>(Alstom / Bombardier)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-07-30T22:00:00Z">31 July 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 275</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-96129 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission clears Alstom’s acquisition of Bombardier, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of Bombardier Transportation by Alstom. The approval is conditional on full compliance with a commitments package offered (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur866-million-czech-scheme-to-support-businesses" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €866 million Czech scheme to support businesses affected by the COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-07-26T22:00:00Z">27 July 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 182</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-96010 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves € 866 million Czech scheme to support businesses affected by coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a CZK 22.9 billion (approximately € 866 million) Czech wage subsidy scheme providing support to enterprises affected by the coronavirus (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2020/the-eu-commission-launches-a-public-consultation-inviting-comments-on-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission launches a public consultation inviting comments on the revised EU guidelines on regional State aid</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-07-22T22:00:00Z">23 July 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 140</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-95972 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission invites stakeholders to provide comments on revised Regional Aid Guidelines* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has launched today a public consultation inviting all interested parties to comment on draft revised EU guidelines on regional State aid (the “Regional Aid Guidelines”). (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur2-6-billion-polish-scheme-to-support-companies" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €2.6 billion Polish scheme to support companies affected by the COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-07-22T22:00:00Z">23 July 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 195</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-95973 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €2.6 billion Polish scheme to support companies affected by coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €2.6 billion (PLN 11.5 billion) Polish scheme to support companies affected by the coronavirus outbreak. The scheme was approved under the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2020/the-eu-commission-adopts-guidance-for-national-courts-when-handling-disclosure" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission adopts guidance for national courts when handling disclosure of confidential information in proceedings for the private enforcement of EU competition law</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-07-19T22:00:00Z">20 July 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 286</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-95876 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission adopts guidance for national courts when handling disclosure of confidential information* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has adopted a Communication on the protection of confidential information by national courts in proceedings for the private enforcement of EU competition law. (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-a-scheme-to-support-electricity-production-from" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a scheme to support electricity production from renewable sources in Ireland</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-07-19T22:00:00Z">20 July 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 212</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-95893 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves support for production of electricity from renewable sources in Ireland* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a scheme to support electricity production from renewable sources in Ireland. The measure will contribute to the EU (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2020/the-eu-commission-launches-sector-inquiry-into-the-consumer-internet-of-things" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission launches sector inquiry into the consumer Internet of Things</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-07-15T22:00:00Z">16 July 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 272</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-95862 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission launches sector inquiry into the consumer Internet of Things (IoT)* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission today launched an antitrust competition inquiry into the sector of Internet of Things (IoT) for consumer-related products and services in the European Union. <br class='autobr' /> The sector inquiry (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2020/the-eu-commission-recommends-that-members-states-not-grant-financial-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission recommends that Members States not grant financial support, including State aid, to companies with links to tax havens, especially in the context of the COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-07-13T22:00:00Z">14 July 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 248</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-95811 introduction entry-content"> <p>State Aid: Commission recommends not granting financial support to companies with links to tax havens* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has today recommended that Member States do not grant financial support to companies with links to countries that are on the EU’s list of non-cooperative tax (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2020/the-eu-commission-invites-comments-on-pharmaceutical-company-s-proposed" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission invites comments on a pharmaceutical company’s proposed commitment to reduce the price by 73% for 6 off-patent cancer medicines to address excessive pricing concerns <em>(Aspen)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-07-13T22:00:00Z">14 July 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 313</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-95812 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission seeks feedback on commitments offered by Aspen to reduce prices for six off-patent cancer medicines by 73% to address Commission’s concerns over excessive pricing* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission invites comments from all interested parties on commitments offered by Aspen to (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2020/the-eu-commission-clears-merger-of-polish-integrated-oil-gas-companies-active" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission conditionally clears a merger of Polish integrated oil & gas companies active in many Central & Eastern European and Baltic countries, subject to conditions <em>(Lotos / PKN Orlen)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-07-13T22:00:00Z">14 July 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 287</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-95816 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission clears Lotos’ acquisition by PKN Orlen, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of Grupa Lotos by PKN Orlen. The approval is conditional on full compliance with a commitments package offered by PKN Orlen. (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2020/the-eu-commission-fines-ethylene-purchasers-eur260-million-in-cartel-settlement-en" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines ethylene purchasers €260 million in cartel settlement for colluding to buy at the lowest possible price <em>(Orbia / Clariant / Celanese / Westlake)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-07-13T22:00:00Z">14 July 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 647</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-95833 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission fines ethylene purchasers € 260 million in cartel settlement* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has fined Orbia, Clariant and Celanese a total of € 260 million for breaching EU antitrust rules. Westlake was not fined as it revealed the cartel to the Commission. <br class='autobr' /> The companies (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-dutch-plans-to-provide-eur3-4-billion-in-urgent" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves Dutch plans to provide €3.4 billion in urgent liquidity support to national airline due to the COVID-19 outbreak <em>(KLM)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-07-12T22:00:00Z">13 July 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 235</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-95806 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves Dutch plans to provide €3.4 billion in urgent liquidity support to KLM* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €3.4 billion Dutch aid measure consisting of a State guarantee on loans and a subordinated State loan to KLM to provide (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur6-2-billion-italian-grants-scheme-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €6.2 billion Italian grants scheme to support small businesses and self-employed affected by COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-07-07T22:00:00Z">8 July 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 256</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-95725 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €6.2 billion Italian grants scheme to support small businesses and self-employed affected by coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €6.2 billion Italian scheme to support small businesses and self-employed affected by the coronavirus (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-german-fund-to-enable-up-to-eur500-billion-of" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves German fund to enable up to €500 billion of liquidity and capital support to enterprises affected by the COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-07-07T22:00:00Z">8 July 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 220</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-95727 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves German fund to enable up to €500 billion of liquidity and capital support to enterprises affected by the coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved German plans to set up a fund with a budget of up to €500 billion for providing guarantees and (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur150-million-austrian-subordinated-loan-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €150 million Austrian subordinated loan to compensate a national airline company for damages suffered due to the COVID-19 pandemic <em>(Austrian Airlines)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-07-05T22:00:00Z">6 July 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 277</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-95653 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €150 million Austrian subordinated loan to compensate Austrian Airlines for damages suffered due to coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found an Austrian €150 million subordinated loan (convertible into a grant) in favour of Austrian Airlines AG to (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-latvian-fund-to-enable-eur100-million-of-liquidity" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves Latvian fund to enable €100 million of liquidity and capital support to large enterprises affected by the COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-07-05T22:00:00Z">6 July 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 210</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-95654 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves Latvian fund to enable €100 million of liquidity and capital support to large enterprises affected by the coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved Latvian plans to set up a fund with a current target size of €100 million that will invest through (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2020/the-eu-commission-unconditionally-clears-a-merger-between-global-suppliers-of" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission unconditionally clears a merger between global suppliers of optical sensors and optical semiconductors <em>(AMS / OSRAM)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-07-05T22:00:00Z">6 July 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 150</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-95733 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission clears AMS’ acquisition of OSRAM* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved unconditionally, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of OSRAM by AMS. The Commission concluded that the transaction would raise no competition concerns in the European Economic Area (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur250-million-latvian-measure-to-recapitalise" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €250 million Latvian measure to recapitalise national airline company in the context of the COVID-19 outbreak <em>(airBaltic)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-07-02T22:00:00Z">3 July 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 252</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-95651 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €250 million Latvian measure to recapitalise airBaltic* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €250 million Latvian measure to recapitalise airBaltic in the context of the coronavirus outbreak. The scheme was approved under the State aid Temporary Framework. (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2020/the-eu-commission-prolongs-eu-state-aid-rules-and-adopts-targeted-adjustments-95646" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission prolongs State aid rules and adopts targeted adjustments to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-07-01T22:00:00Z">2 July 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 344</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-95646 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission prolongs EU State aid rules and adopts targeted adjustments to mitigate impact of coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has prolonged the validity of certain State aid rules which would otherwise expire at the end of 2020. In this context, and to take the effects (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur46-5-million-hungarian-investment-aid-for-a" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €46.5 million Hungarian investment aid for a chemical company’s new lithium-ion battery separator film plant <em>(Toray)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-07-01T22:00:00Z">2 July 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 242</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-95673 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €46.5 million Hungarian investment aid to Toray’s lithium-ion battery separator film plant* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found Hungary’s €46.5 million investment aid to the chemical company Toray for a new battery separator film plant in the Közép-Dunántúl (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2020/the-eu-commission-launches-a-process-to-address-the-issue-of-collective" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission launches a process to address the issue of collective bargaining for the self-employed</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-06-29T22:00:00Z">30 June 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 197</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-95562 introduction entry-content"> <p>Competition: The European Commission launches a process to address the issue of collective bargaining for the self-employed* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission is launching today a process to ensure that the EU competition rules do not stand in the way of collective bargaining for those who need it. The (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur30-billion-french-subordinated-loan-scheme-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €30 billion French subordinated loan scheme to support companies affected by the COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-06-29T22:00:00Z">30 June 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 186</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-95566 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €30 billion French subordinated loan scheme to support companies affected by the coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €30 billion French subordinated loan scheme to support companies affected by the coronavirus outbreak. The scheme was (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2020/the-eu-commission-adopts-a-third-amendment-to-extend-the-scope-of-the-state-aid" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission adopts a third amendment to extend the scope of the State aid Temporary Framework to support micro, small and start-up companies and incentivise private investments during the COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-06-28T22:00:00Z">29 June 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 202</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-95563 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission expands Temporary Framework to further support micro, small and start-up companies and incentivise private investments* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has adopted a third amendment to extend the scope of the State aid Temporary Framework adopted on 19 March 2020 to support the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2020/the-eu-commission-publishes-a-report-on-the-impact-of-the-interchange-fees" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission publishes a report on the impact of the interchange fees regulation for card-based payment transactions</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-06-28T22:00:00Z">29 June 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 266</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-95569 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission publishes report on the impact of the Interchange Fees Regulation* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has published a report on the impact of the Interchange Fees Regulation (“IFR”) for card-based payment transactions. In line with the requirements on the IFR itself, it has been (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur7-6-billion-italian-tax-schemes-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €7.6 billion Italian tax schemes to support companies and self-employed workers affected by COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-06-25T22:00:00Z">26 June 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 223</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-95500 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €7.6 billion Italian tax schemes to support companies and self-employed workers affected by coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved four Italian aid schemes to support companies and self-employed workers affected by the coronavirus outbreak. (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2020/the-eu-commission-opens-public-consultation-on-the-market-definition-notice" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens public consultation on the Market Definition Notice used in EU competition law and whether an update is required</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-06-25T22:00:00Z">26 June 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 440</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-95568 introduction entry-content"> <p>Competition: Commission consults stakeholders on the Market Definition Notice* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has published today a public consultation on the Market Definition Notice used in EU competition law. The open questionnaire will contribute to the Commission’s evaluation of the Notice to (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur6-billion-german-measure-to-recapitalise-major" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €6 billion German measure to recapitalise a major national airline and weather the economic effects of COVID-19 outbreak <em>(Lufthansa)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-06-24T22:00:00Z">25 June 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 213</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-95499 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €6 billion German measure to recapitalise Lufthansa* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved German plans to contribute €6 billion to the recapitalisation of Deutsche Lufthansa AG (DLH), the parent company of Lufthansa Group. The measure was approved under the State (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2020/the-eu-commission-opens-in-depth-investigation-into-the-financing-of-czech" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens in-depth investigation into the financing of Czech state-owned postal operator’s universal service obligation <em>(Czech Post)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-06-22T22:00:00Z">23 June 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 114</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-95528 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission opens in-depth investigation into the financing of Czech Post’s universal service obligation* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether the compensation granted by Czechia to Czech Post to fulfil its public service mission is in line (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2020/the-eu-commission-opens-in-depth-investigation-into-proposed-acquisition-of-a" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens in-depth investigation into proposed acquisition of a major financial data provider by one of the world’s largest stock exchange groups <em>(Refinitiv / London Stock Exchange Group)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-06-21T22:00:00Z">22 June 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 161</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-95523 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into proposed acquisition of Refinitiv by London Stock Exchange Group* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess the proposed acquisition of Refinitiv by the London Stock Exchange Group (“LSEG”) under the EU Merger (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2020/the-eu-commission-adopts-a-white-paper-on-foreign-subsidies-in-the-single" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission adopts a White Paper on foreign subsidies in the single market</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-06-16T22:00:00Z">17 June 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 278</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-95506 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission adopts White Paper on foreign subsidies in the Single Market* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has adopted a White Paper dealing with the distortive effects caused by foreign subsidies in the Single Market. The Commission now seeks views and input from all stakeholders on the options set out (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2020/the-eu-commission-opens-in-depth-investigation-into-the-proposed-merger-of-two" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the proposed merger of two global automotive companies <em>(Fiat Chrysler / Peugeot)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-06-16T22:00:00Z">17 June 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 180</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-95507 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into the proposed merger of PSA and FCA* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess the proposed merger of automotive companies Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (“FCA”) and Peugeot S.A. (“PSA”) under the EU Merger (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2020/the-eu-commission-opens-investigations-into-tech-company-s-mobile-app-store" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens investigations into tech company’s mobile app store rules for developers <em>(Apple App Store)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-06-15T22:00:00Z">16 June 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 435</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-95503 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission opens investigations into Apple’s App Store rules* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened formal antitrust investigations to assess whether Apple’s rules for app developers on the distribution of apps via the App Store violate EU competition rules. The investigations concern (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2020/the-eu-commission-opens-an-investigation-into-a-big-tech-company-s-mobile-en" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an investigation into a Big Tech company’s mobile payment and digital wallet service <em>(Apple Pay)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-06-15T22:00:00Z">16 June 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 312</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-95504 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission opens investigation into Apple practices regarding Apple Pay* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened a formal antitrust investigation to assess whether Apple’s conduct in connection with Apple Pay violates EU competition rules. The investigation concerns Apple’s terms, (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2020/the-eu-commission-consults-the-member-states-on-the-proposal-to-expand-state" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission consults the Member States on the proposal to expand State aid Temporary Framework to further support micro, small and start-up companies and incentivise private investments in the wake of COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-06-11T22:00:00Z">12 June 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 323</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-95349 introduction entry-content"> <p>Coronavirus: Commission Statement on consulting Member States on proposal to expand State aid Temporary Framework to further support micro, small and start-up companies and incentivise private investments* <br class='autobr' /> Today, the European Commission has sent to Member States for consultation a draft (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-polish-recapitalisation-scheme-to-enable-up-to-eur1" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves Polish recapitalization scheme to enable up to €1.65 billion of capital support to SMEs and large enterprises affected by the COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-06-10T22:00:00Z">11 June 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 240</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-95326 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves Polish recapitalisation scheme to enable up to €1.65 billion of capital support to SMEs and large enterprises affected by the coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a Polish recapitalisation scheme of up to €1.65 billion (PLN 7.5 billion) to (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur3-7-billion-swedish-scheme-to-compensate" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €3.7 billion Swedish scheme to compensate companies for damages suffered due to the COVID-19 pandemic</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-06-10T22:00:00Z">11 June 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 286</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-95328 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €3.7 billion Swedish scheme to compensate companies for damages suffered due to coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found an approximately €3.7 billion (SEK 39 billion) Swedish scheme that partially compensates companies exposed to large turnover (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-italian-tax-measures-for-maritime-transport" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves Italian tax measures for maritime transport</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-06-10T22:00:00Z">11 June 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 170</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-95402 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves Italian tax measures for maritime transport* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules the prolongation until end 2023 of various Italian support measures for maritime transport under Italy’s “International Registry” scheme. The scheme (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur1-2-billion-portuguese-urgent-liquidity-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €1.2 billion Portuguese urgent liquidity support to its major national airline company, whose already existing liquidity needs to be increased with COVID-19 <em>(Transportes Aéreos Portugueses)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-06-09T22:00:00Z">10 June 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 325</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-95309 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €1.2 billion Portuguese urgent liquidity support to TAP* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, Portugal’s plans to grant a €1.2 billion rescue loan in favour of Transportes Aéreos Portugueses SGPS S.A. (“TAP”). The measure will provide (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur33-million-cypriot-scheme-deferring-payment-of" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €33 million Cypriot scheme deferring payment of VAT to support companies affected by COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-06-09T22:00:00Z">10 June 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 217</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-95320 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €33 million Cypriot scheme deferring payment of VAT to support companies affected by coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €33 million Cypriot aid scheme deferring VAT payments to ease the liquidity constraints of companies affected by the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur286-million-finnish-state-aid-measure-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €286 million Finnish State aid measure to recapitalise a national airline which is considered essential to the recovery of the national economy after the COVID-19 outbreak <em>(Finnair)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-06-09T22:00:00Z">10 June 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 321</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-95321 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €286 million Finnish measure to recapitalise Finnair* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved Finnish plans to contribute to the recapitalisation of Finnair through the subscription of new shares by the State in the rights issue launched by Finnair on 10 June 2020 (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-acquisition-of-global-pharma-company-s-animal-health" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves, subject to conditions, an acquisition of a global pharma company’s animal health division by an animal health company subject to divestments <em>(Elanco Animal Health / Bayer Animal Health)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-06-07T22:00:00Z">8 June 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 351</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-95303 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission approves acquisition of Bayer’s animal health division by Elanco, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of Bayer AGs animal health division by Elanco Animal Health Inc. The decision is (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur5-billion-french-umbrella-scheme-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €5 billion French “umbrella” scheme to support research and development as well as testing infrastructures and production of COVID-19 relevant products</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-06-04T22:00:00Z">5 June 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 541</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-95272 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €5 billion French “umbrella” scheme to support research, development, testing infrastructures and production of coronavirus relevant products* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €5 billion French “umbrella” scheme to support research and development, testing (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2020/the-eu-commission-consults-stakeholders-on-a-possible-new-competition-tool-that" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission consults stakeholders on a possible competition tool that would allow addressing structural competition problems, such as tipping markets, in a timely and effective manner</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-06-01T22:00:00Z">2 June 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 697</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-95189 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission consults stakeholders on a possible new competition tool* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has published today an inception impact assessment as well as an open public consultation inviting comments on exploring the need for a possible new competition tool that would allow (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur-1-6-billion-polish-scheme-to-compensate" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €1.6 billion Polish scheme to compensate companies for damages suffered due to COVID-19 outbreak and provide liquidity support</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-05-28T22:00:00Z">29 May 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 328</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-95156 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves € 1.6 billion Polish scheme to compensate companies for damages suffered due to coronavirus outbreak and provide liquidity support* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, an approximately €1.6 billion (PLN 7.5 billion) Polish scheme that (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur600-million-finnish-guarantee-scheme-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €600 million Finnish guarantee scheme to support maritime companies affected by the COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-05-27T22:00:00Z">28 May 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 465</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-95149 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €600 million Finnish guarantee scheme to support maritime companies affected by the coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €600 million Finnish aid scheme to support the maritime companies in the context of the coronavirus outbreak. The (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2020/the-eu-commission-waives-all-structural-remedies-committed-to-by-merging" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission waives all structural remedies committed to by merging pharmaceutical parties due to new significant permanent changes in market conditions during the divestiture process <em>(Takeda / Shire)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-05-27T22:00:00Z">28 May 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 245</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-95168 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission waives the commitments made by Takeda to obtain clearance of its acquisition of Shire* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has waived, under the EU Merger Regulation, the commitments made by Takeda to obtain clearance of its acquisition of Shire. <br class='autobr' /> The Commission approved the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-lithuanian-fund-to-enable-up-to-eur1-billion-of" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves Lithuanian fund to enable up to €1 billion of liquidity and capital support to medium-sized and large enterprises affected by the COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-05-25T22:00:00Z">26 May 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 260</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-95116 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves Lithuanian fund to enable up to €1 billion of liquidity and capital support to medium-sized and large enterprises affected by the coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved Lithuanian plans to set up a fund with a target size of up to €1 billion (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-dutch-guarantee-scheme-to-stabilise-trade-credit" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves Dutch guarantee scheme to stabilise trade credit insurance market in COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-05-24T22:00:00Z">25 May 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 358</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-95112 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves Dutch guarantee scheme to stabilise trade credit insurance market in coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a Dutch guarantee scheme to support the trade credit insurance market in face of the coronavirus outbreak. (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur2-2-billion-polish-subsidised-loan-scheme-for" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €2.2 billion Polish subsidised loan scheme for large enterprises affected by COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-05-24T22:00:00Z">25 May 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 262</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-95113 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €2.2 billion Polish subsidised loan scheme for large enterprises affected by coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a Polish subsidised loan scheme to support large enterprisesin the context of the coronavirus outbreak. The measure was (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2020/the-eu-commission-opens-in-depth-investigation-into-a-proposed-merger-between-2" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens in-depth investigation into a proposed merger between 2 leading airlines operating routes between Canada and Europe while recognizing the target markets are significantly impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak <em>(Transat / Air Canada)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-05-24T22:00:00Z">25 May 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 394</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-95114 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into proposed acquisition of Transat by Air Canada* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess the proposed acquisition of Transat by Air Canada, under the EU Merger Regulation. The Commission is concerned that the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur8-billion-austrian-scheme-to-compensate-companies" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €8 billion Austrian scheme to compensate companies for damage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-05-22T22:00:00Z">23 May 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 255</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-95111 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €8 billion Austrian scheme to compensate companies for damage caused by coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found a €8 billion Austrian scheme to compensate companies for damages related to the coronavirus outbreak to be in line with EU State aid (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur9-billion-italian-umbrella-scheme-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €9 billion Italian “umbrella” scheme to support the economy in COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-05-20T22:00:00Z">21 May 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 318</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-95073 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €9 billion Italian “umbrella” scheme to support economy in coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €9 billion Italian “umbrella” scheme to support the Italian economy in the context of the coronavirus outbreak. The scheme was approved under (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur18-5-billion-czech-guarantee-scheme-for-companies" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €18.5 billion Czech guarantee scheme for companies affected by COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-05-14T22:00:00Z">15 May 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 210</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94980 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €18.5 billion Czech guarantee scheme for companies affected by coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved an approximately €18.5 billion (CZK 500 billion) Czech scheme for guarantees on loans to support lending to companies with up to 500 (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-danish-guarantee-scheme-to-stabilise-trade-credit" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves Danish guarantee scheme to stabilise trade credit insurance market in COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-05-14T22:00:00Z">15 May 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 346</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94983 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves Danish guarantee scheme to stabilise trade credit insurance market in coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a Danish guarantee scheme to support the trade credit insurance market in face of the coronavirus outbreak. (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-state-financing-granted-by-spain-for-correos-s" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves State financing granted by Spain for Correos’s universal postal service obligation <em>(Correos)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-05-13T22:00:00Z">14 May 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 272</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94926 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves State financing granted by Spain for Correos’s universal postal service obligation* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found the compensation granted by Spain to Correos to fulfil its public service mission (so-called “universal service obligation” or USO) during the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur11-5-million-maltese-scheme-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €11.5 million Maltese scheme to support investments in the production of COVID-19-relevant products</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-05-11T22:00:00Z">12 May 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 425</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94835 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €11.5 million Maltese scheme to support investments in the production of coronavirus-relevant products* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a Maltese aid scheme of €11.5 million to support investments in the production of productsthat are relevant to the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur1-5-million-latvian-scheme-to-support-companies" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €1.5 million Latvian scheme to support companies active in the agricultural sector affected by COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-05-11T22:00:00Z">12 May 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 245</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94836 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €1.5 million Latvian scheme to support companies active in the agricultural sector affected by coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €1.5 million Latvian scheme to support companies active in the primary agricultural production sector (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur322-million-croatian-loan-guarantees-and" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €322 million Croatian loan guarantees and subsidised loans scheme for micro, small and medium-sized companies affected by COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-05-11T22:00:00Z">12 May 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 248</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94837 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €322 million Croatian loan guarantees and subsidised loans scheme for micro, small and medium-sized companies affected by coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved an approximately €322 million (HRK 2.450 million) Croatian scheme for loan (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur25-million-belgian-state-aid-scheme-to-support-en" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €25 million Belgian State aid scheme to support COVID-19 related research and development activities in Wallonia</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-05-11T22:00:00Z">12 May 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 349</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94839 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €25 million Belgian aid scheme to support coronavirus related research and development activities in Wallonia* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €25 million Belgian aid scheme to support coronavirus related research and development (R&D) in Wallonia.The (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-compensation-for-early-closure-of-coal-fired-power" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves compensation for early closure of coal fired power plant in the Netherlands <em>(Hemweg)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-05-11T22:00:00Z">12 May 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 250</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94874 introduction entry-content"> <p>The European Commission has concluded that the compensation of €52.5 million granted to coal fired power plant Hemweg by the Netherlands for the early closure imposed on the plant is in line with EU State aid rules. The measure will contribute to reducing CO2 without unduly distorting (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-french-guarantee-scheme-for-exporting-small-and" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves French guarantee scheme for exporting small and midsize companies affected by COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-05-10T22:00:00Z">11 May 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 256</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94819 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves French guarantee scheme for exporting small and midsize companies affected by coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a French guarantee scheme for small and midsize companies with export activities that are affected (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2020/the-eu-commission-invites-comments-on-updated-proposal-on-simplified-rules-for" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission invites comments on an updated proposal on simplified rules for State aid combined with EU support, inspired by temporary rules for aid to tackle the COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-05-10T22:00:00Z">11 May 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 340</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94820 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission invites comments on updated proposal on simplified rules for State aid combined with EU support* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission is inviting Member States and other stakeholders to comment on its updated proposal to exempt from prior Commission scrutiny under EU State aid rules (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur-10-3-billion-uk-scheme-to-support-self-employed" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €10.3 billion UK scheme to support self-employed individuals and members of partnerships during the COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-05-10T22:00:00Z">11 May 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 240</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94821 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves € 10.3 billion UK scheme to support self-employed individuals and members of partnerships during the coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a GBP 9 billion (approximately € 10.3 billion) UK aid scheme to support self-employed individuals and (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur500-million-greek-scheme-to-support-the-self" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €500 million Greek scheme to support the self-employed affected by COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-05-10T22:00:00Z">11 May 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 226</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94822 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €500 million Greek scheme to support the self-employed affected by coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €500 million Greek scheme to support self-employed individuals, including self-employed managers of small companies in sectors affected (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur450-million-polish-scheme-in-the-form-of-loans" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €450 million Polish scheme in the form of loans and guarantees to support companies affected by COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-05-10T22:00:00Z">11 May 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 222</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94823 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €450 million Polish scheme to support companies affected by coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €450 million scheme (approximately PLN 2 billion)to support the Polish economy in the context of the coronavirus outbreak. The support (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur650-million-dutch-scheme-to-compensate-companies" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €650 million Dutch scheme to compensate companies in the floriculture, specialty horticulture, and potato sectors for damage caused by COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-05-07T22:00:00Z">8 May 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 232</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94808 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €650 million Dutch scheme to compensate companies in the floriculture, specialty horticulture and potato sectors for damage caused by coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found a €650 million Dutch scheme that compensates companies in the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2020/the-eu-commission-expands-temporary-framework-to-recapitalisation-and" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission expands Temporary Framework to a recapitalization and subordinated debt measures to further support the economy in the context of the COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-05-07T22:00:00Z">8 May 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 445</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94809 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission expands Temporary Framework to recapitalisation and subordinated debt measures to further support the economy in the context of the coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has adopted a second amendment to extend the scope of the State aid Temporary Framework (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur40-million-rescue-aid-to-croatian-mechanical" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €40M rescue aid to Croatian mechanical engineering company <em>(Ðuro Ðaković)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-05-07T22:00:00Z">8 May 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 182</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94872 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €40 million rescue aid to Croatian mechanical engineering company Ðuro Ðaković* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, Croatia’s decision to grant mechanical engineering company Ðuro Ðaković a State guarantee for a €40.31 million (HRK 300 (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur7-3-million-czech-scheme-to-support-research-and" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €7.3 million Czech scheme to support research and development activities related to the COVID-19 pandemic</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-05-06T22:00:00Z">7 May 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 242</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94806 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €7.3 million Czech scheme to support research and development activities related to coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a CZK 200 million (approximately €7.3 million) Czech aid scheme to support research and development (R&D) activities (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur314-million-hungarian-guarantee-scheme-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €314 million Hungarian guarantee scheme to support SMEs active in the agri-food value chain during the COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-05-06T22:00:00Z">7 May 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 279</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94807 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €314 million Hungarian guarantee scheme to support SMEs active in the agri-food value chain during the coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a Hungarian scheme to support the agri-food value chain in the context of the coronavirus outbreak, (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur40-million-finnish-direct-grant-schemes-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €40 million Finnish direct grant schemes to support companies in the agriculture and fishery sectors affected by COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-05-05T22:00:00Z">6 May 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 297</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94755 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €40 million Finnish direct grant schemes to support companies in the agriculture and fishery sectors affected by coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved two Finnish schemes, with a total budget of €40 million, to support the agricultural and (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur10-million-greek-direct-grant-scheme-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €10 million Greek direct grant scheme to support companies in the floriculture sector affected by the COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-05-04T22:00:00Z">5 May 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 223</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94710 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €10 million Greek scheme to support companies in the floriculture sector affected by the coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €10 million Greek State aid scheme to support the floriculture primary production sector in the context of the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur296-million-danish-loan-schemes-to-support-start" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €296 million Danish loan schemes to support start-ups affected by COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-05-04T22:00:00Z">5 May 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 202</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94711 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €296 million Danish loan schemes to support start-ups affected by coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved two Danish loan schemes to support start-up companies in the context of the coronavirus outbreak. The loan schemes, with a total budget of (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur5-2-billion-czech-guarantee-scheme-for-loans-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €5.2 billion Czech guarantee scheme for loans to large exporting companies affected by COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-05-04T22:00:00Z">5 May 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 187</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94712 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €5.2 billion Czech guarantee scheme for loans to large exporting companies affected by coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved an approximately €5.2 billion (CZK 142 billion) Czech guarantee scheme for large companies with export activities (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-a-belgian-eur250-million-subordinated-loan-scheme-to-en" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a Belgian €250 million subordinated loan scheme to support start-ups, scale-ups, and SMEs affected by the COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-05-04T22:00:00Z">5 May 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 261</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94714 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves Belgian €250 million subordinated loan scheme to support start-ups, scale-ups and SMEs affected by the coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a Belgian scheme of €250 million, financed by the Flemish region, to support companies in the context (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-french-plans-to-provide-eur7-billion-in-urgent" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves French plans to provide €7 billion in urgent liquidity support to Air France due to the COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-05-03T22:00:00Z">4 May 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 383</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94648 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves French plans to provide €7 billion in urgent liquidity support to Air France* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €7 billion French aid measure consisting of a State guarantee on loans and a shareholder loan to Air France to provide (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur30-million-italian-scheme-to-support-smes-in-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €30 million Italian scheme to support SMEs in the agriculture and fishery sectors affected by COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-05-03T22:00:00Z">4 May 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 353</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94679 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €30 million Italian scheme to support SMEs in the agriculture and fishery sectors affected by coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €30 million Italian scheme to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the agricultural and (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2020/the-eu-commission-clears-acquisition-of-large-specialised-refiner-of-copper" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears acquisition of large specialised refiner of copper scrap by the world’s largest refiner of copper scrap <em>(Aurubis / Metallo)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-05-03T22:00:00Z">4 May 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 240</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94681 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission clears Aurubis’ acquisition of Metallo* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, Aurubis’ acquisition of Metallo, a large copper scrap refiner. The Commission concluded that the merger would not adversely affect competition in the European (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-four-danish-schemes-granting-tax-deferrals-and" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves four Danish schemes granting tax deferrals and comparable measures to ease liquidity constraints in SME’s facing difficulties due to the COVID-19 pandemic </a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-29T22:00:00Z">30 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 272</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94630 introduction entry-content"> <p>STATE AID: COMMISSION APPROVES €130 MILLION DANISH SCHEMES TO SUPPORT SMES AFFECTED BY CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved four Danish schemes with a budget of DKK 970 million (approximately €130 million) granting tax deferrals and comparable measures to ease liquidity (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-a-belgian-scheme-of-eur530-million-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a Belgian scheme of €530 million to support companies during the COVID-19 outbreak through guarantees</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-29T22:00:00Z">30 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 226</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94631 introduction entry-content"> <p>STATE AID: COMMISSION APPROVES GUARANTEE SCHEME OF UP TO €530 MILLION TO SUPPORT THE WALLOON ECONOMY IN CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a Belgian scheme of up to €530 million, financed by the Walloon region, to support companies in the context of the coronavirus (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-modification-of-the-state-aid-greek-scheme-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves modification of the State aid Greek scheme to guarantee measure to support companies affected by the COVID-19 crisis</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-29T22:00:00Z">30 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 261</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94632 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves modification of Greek guarantee measure to support companies affected by the coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved Greece’s modification of a previously approved guarantee scheme to support companies affected by the coronavirus outbreak, (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur101-5-million-lithuanian-rent-compensation" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €101,5 million Lithuanian rent compensation scheme to support sectors affected by the COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-29T22:00:00Z">30 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 182</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94634 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €101.5 million Lithuanian rent compensation scheme to support sectors affected by coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a Lithuanian €101.5 million rent compensation scheme to support tenants operating in certain sectors, including retail, (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur2-billion-slovenian-guarantee-and-rent-relief" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €2 billion Slovenian guarantee and rent relief schemes to support companies affected by the COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-29T22:00:00Z">30 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 209</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94636 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €2 billion Slovenian guarantee and rent relief schemes to support companies affected by coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved two Slovenian schemes to support companies affected by the coronavirus outbreak. The schemes were approved under the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-german-umbrella-scheme-to-support-research" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a German “umbrella” scheme to support research, development, and testing as well as production of COVID-19 relevant products</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-28T22:00:00Z">29 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 397</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94568 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves German “umbrella” scheme to support research, development, testing and production of coronavirus relevant products* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a German “umbrella” scheme to support research, development, testing and production of coronavirus relevant (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur900-million-hungarian-schemes-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €900 million Hungarian schemes to support companies affected by COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-28T22:00:00Z">29 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 194</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94620 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €900 million Hungarian schemes to support companies affected by coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved three Hungarian aid measures, with a total budget of around € 900 million, to support the Hungarian economy in the context of the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur5-billion-loan-guarantee-by-france-to-the-renault" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €5 billion loan guarantee by France to the Renault group to mitigate economic impact of COVID-19 outbreak <em>(Renault)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-28T22:00:00Z">29 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 181</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94621 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €5 billion loan guarantee by France to the Renault group to mitigate economic impact of coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a French aid measure consisting of a €5 billion loan guarantee to the Renault group to mitigate the economic impact (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur1-55-billion-hungarian-guarantee-scheme-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €1.55 billion Hungarian guarantee scheme to support companies affected by the COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-27T22:00:00Z">28 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 191</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94563 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €1.55 billion Hungarian guarantee scheme to support companies affected by the coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €1.55 billion (approximately HUF 550 billion) Hungarian aid scheme to support the Hungarian economy in the context of the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-two-additional-estonian-schemes-including-public" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves two additional Estonian schemes including public guarantees and loans to support companies affected by COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-27T22:00:00Z">28 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 222</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94566 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves two additional Estonian schemes to support companies affected by coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved two Estonian State aid schemes to support companies affected by the coronavirus outbreak. The schemes were approved under the State aid (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur550-million-german-state-guaranteed-loan-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €550 million German State-guaranteed loan to compensate an airline company for damage caused by COVID-19 outbreak <em>(Condor)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-26T22:00:00Z">27 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 396</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94477 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €550 million German State-guaranteed loan to compensate airline Condor for damage caused by coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found a State-guaranteed €550 million public loan in favour of German charter airline Condor to be in line with EU State (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-seeks-feedback-on-commitments-offered-by-semiconductor" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission seeks feedback on commitments offered by semiconductor manufacturer concerning TV set-top box and modem chipset markets <em>(Broadcom)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-26T22:00:00Z">27 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 286</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94521 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission seeks feedback on commitments offered by Broadcom concerning TV set-top box and modem chipset markets* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission invites comments from interested parties on commitments offered by Broadcom to address competition concerns in relation to Broadcom’s conduct in (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur4-million-belgian-scheme-to-support-covid-19" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €4 million Belgian scheme to support COVID-19 related research and development projects in the Brussels-Capital region</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-26T22:00:00Z">27 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 381</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94528 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €4 million Belgian scheme to support coronavirus related research and development projects* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €4 million Belgian direct grant scheme for the Brussels-Capital region to support coronavirus related research and development (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur16-6-billion-polish-repayable-advance-scheme-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €16.6 billion Polish repayable advance scheme to support companies affected by the COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-26T22:00:00Z">27 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 182</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94535 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €16.6 billion Polish repayable advance scheme to support companies affected by the coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a Polish scheme in the form of repayable advances, with a total budget of €16.6 billion(approximately PLN 75 billion), to (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-french-guarantee-scheme-for-exporting-companies" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves French guarantee scheme for exporting companies affected by COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-23T22:00:00Z">24 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 201</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94465 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves French guarantee scheme for exporting companies affected by coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a French guarantee scheme for small and midsize companies with export activities that are affected by coronavirus outbreak. The scheme is (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur5-million-lithuanian-scheme-in-the-form-of-loan" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a Lithuanian scheme worth €5M in the form of loan interest payments for SMEs active in road freight transport affected by the COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-23T22:00:00Z">24 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 340</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94466 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €5 million Lithuanian scheme for SMEs active in road freight transport affected by the coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €5 million direct grant scheme to support the Lithuanian economy in the context of the coronavirus outbreak. The (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-second-spanish-umbrella-scheme-to-support-economy-in" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves second Spanish “umbrella” scheme to support the economy in COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-23T22:00:00Z">24 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 199</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94469 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves second Spanish “umbrella” scheme to support economy in coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved the second Spanish “umbrella” scheme to support the Spanish economy in the context of the coronavirus outbreak. The scheme was approved under the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur2-billion-slovenian-state-aid-scheme-including" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €2B Slovenian State aid scheme including a dozen of measures to support companies affected by the COVID-19 crisis</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-23T22:00:00Z">24 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 202</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94472 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €2 billion Slovenian “umbrella” scheme to support the economy in coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €2 billion Slovenian State aid scheme to support the Slovenian economy in the context of the coronavirus outbreak. The scheme was (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-belgian-eur200-000-direct-grant-scheme-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves Belgian €200,000 direct grant scheme to support agricultural and aquaculture sectors in Brussels-Capital region following COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-23T22:00:00Z">24 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 207</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94473 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €200,000 direct grant scheme to support agricultural and aquaculture sectors in Brussels-Capital region following coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €200,000 Belgian regional scheme to support agricultural and aquaculture sectors in the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur3-billion-finnish-scheme-that-includes-both" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €3 billion Finnish scheme that includes both direct grants and loan guarantees to support companies affected by COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-23T22:00:00Z">24 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 187</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94474 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €3 billion Finnish scheme to support companies affected by coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a Finnish scheme to support the Finnish economy in the context of the coronavirus outbreak. The scheme was approved under the State aid Temporary (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur700-million-polish-state-aid-scheme-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €700M Polish State aid scheme to support companies including the agricultural and fishery sectors that are affected by the COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-23T22:00:00Z">24 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 164</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94475 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €700 million Polish aid scheme to support companies affected by the coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €700 million scheme to support the Polish economy in the context of the coronavirus outbreak. The support measures available under the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur100-million-dutch-subsidised-loan-scheme-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €100 million Dutch subsidised loan scheme to support SMEs affected by COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-23T22:00:00Z">24 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 186</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94476 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €100 million Dutch subsidised loan scheme to support SMEs affected by coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €100 million Dutch State aid scheme to support small and medium-sized companies (SMEs) in the context of the coronavirus outbreak. (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur137-million-swedish-state-aid-public-guarantee" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €137 million Swedish State aid public guarantee to compensate an airline company for damage suffered due to the COVID-19 crisis</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-23T22:00:00Z">24 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 323</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94479 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves Swedish public guarantee of up to €137 million to compensate airline SAS for damage caused by coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found a Swedish State guarantee of up to approximately €137 million on a revolving credit facility in favour of (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur125-million-maltese-state-aid-employment-scheme" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €125 million Maltese State aid employment scheme to help sectors affected by the COVID-19 crisis </a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-23T22:00:00Z">24 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 155</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94480 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €215 million Maltese employment aid scheme to support sectors affected by coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €215 million Maltese wage subsidies scheme to support companies operating in the sectors affected by the coronavirus outbreak. (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur150-million-bulgarian-scheme-to-support-smes" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €150 million Bulgarian scheme to support SMEs affected by COVID-19 outbreak with equity and quasi-equity investments</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-22T22:00:00Z">23 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 205</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94452 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves a €150 million Bulgarian scheme to support SMEs affected by coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €150 million (approx. BGN 294 million) Bulgarian scheme to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the context of the coronavirus (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur7-8-billion-polish-schemes-to-support-companies" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €7.8 billion Polish schemes to support companies affected by the COVID-19 outbreak including direct grants, tax deferrals, and wage subsidies</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-22T22:00:00Z">23 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 172</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94454 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €7.8 billion Polish schemes to support companies affected by the coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved 11 Polish State aid schemes, with a total budget of PLN 35.1 billion (approximately €7.8 billion), to support the Polish economy in the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur110-million-polish-loan-and-guarantee-scheme-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €110 million Polish loan and guarantee scheme to support the economy in COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-21T22:00:00Z">22 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 192</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94445 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €110 million Polish loan and guarantee scheme to support the economy in coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a PLN 500 million (approximately €110 million) Polish aid scheme to support the economy in the context of the coronavirus outbreak. (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur38-million-swedish-scheme-to-compensate-damages" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €38 million Swedish scheme to compensate damages caused by canceled or postponed cultural events due to COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-21T22:00:00Z">22 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 317</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94446 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €38 million Swedish scheme to compensate damages caused by cancelled or postponed cultural events due to coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules a SEK 420 million (approximately €38 million) Swedish scheme that (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-dutch-guarantee-scheme-of-up-to-eur10-billion-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves Dutch guarantee scheme of up to €10 billion to support the economy in the context of COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-21T22:00:00Z">22 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 198</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94447 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves Dutch guarantee scheme of up to €10 billion to support the economy in context of coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a Dutch loan guarantee scheme of up to €10 billion to support the Dutch economy in the context of the coronavirus outbreak. (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur5-3-million-maltese-scheme-to-support-research" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €5.3 million Maltese scheme to support research and development related to the COVID-19 pandemic</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-21T22:00:00Z">22 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 240</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94448 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €5.3 million Maltese scheme to support research and development related to coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €5.3 million Maltese direct grants scheme to support investment in research and development (R&D) related to the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-clears-merger-of-generic-big-pharma-company-with-a-competitor" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears the merger of a generic Big Pharma company with a competitor’s generic division, subject to the divestment of business for certain generic medicines <em>(Mylan / Upjohn)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-21T22:00:00Z">22 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 250</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94577 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission approves the merger of Mylan and Pfizer’s Upjohn division, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed merger between the global pharmaceutical company Mylan and Upjohn, a business division of Pfizer, which (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur2-billion-finnish-public-guarantee-and-subsidised" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €2 billion Finnish public guarantee and subsidised loan scheme to support companies affected by the COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-20T22:00:00Z">21 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 191</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94355 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €2 billion Finnish public guarantee and subsidised loan scheme to support companies affected by the coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €2 billion Finnish aid scheme to support the Finnish economy in the context of the coronavirus (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur2-billion-slovak-employment-aid-scheme-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €2 billion Slovak employment aid scheme to preserve jobs and support the self-employed during the COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-20T22:00:00Z">21 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 137</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94436 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €2 billion Slovak employment aid scheme to preserve jobs and support the self-employed during the coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €2 billion Slovak aid scheme for preserving employment and supporting self-employed individuals affected (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur75-5-million-estonian-schemes-in-the-form-of" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €75.5 million Estonian schemes in the form of direct grants and payment advantages to support companies in COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-20T22:00:00Z">21 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 141</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94439 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €75.5 million Estonian schemes in the form of direct grants and payment advantages to support companies in coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved eight Estonian State aid schemes in the form of direct grants and payment advantages to provide (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur100-million-italian-guarantee-scheme-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €100M Italian guarantee scheme to support SMEs in the agriculture, forestry, fishery, and aquaculture sectors affected by the COVID-19 pandemic</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-20T22:00:00Z">21 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 317</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94440 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €100 million Italian guarantee scheme to support SMEs in the agriculture, forestry, fishery and aquaculture sectors affected by the coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €100 million Italian State aid scheme to support small and (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur50-million-italian-subsidised-loans-scheme-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €50M Italian subsidized loans scheme to support agriculture, forestry, and fishery sectors affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-20T22:00:00Z">21 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 293</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94442 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €50 million Italian subsidised loans scheme to support agriculture, forestry and fishery sectors affected by coronavirus outbreak in Friuli Venezia Giulia region* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €50 million Italian scheme to support the agricultural, (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur200-million-irish-scheme-in-the-form-of-direct" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €200 million Irish scheme in the form of direct grants, repayable advances, equity injections, and subsidised loans to support companies affected by the COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-20T22:00:00Z">21 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 163</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94444 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €200 million Irish scheme to support companies affected by the coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €200 million Irish scheme to support companies affected by the coronavirus outbreak. The scheme, called “Sustaining Enterprise Scheme”, was (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur7-billion-french-umbrella-scheme-to-support-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €7 billion French “umbrella” scheme to support the economy in the COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-19T22:00:00Z">20 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 195</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94353 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €7 billion French “umbrella” scheme to support the economy in the coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €7 billion French “umbrella” scheme to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large corporates in France affected by the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-an-austrian-state-aid-scheme-to-support-small-and" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves an Austrian State aid scheme to support small and medium-sized enterprises during the COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-16T22:00:00Z">17 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 273</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94333 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves Austrian guarantee schemes to support SMEs affected by the coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved Austrian guarantee schemes to support Austrian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the context of the coronavirus outbreak. The schemes (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur1-billion-hungary-state-aid-scheme-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €1B Hungary State aid scheme to support companies through direct grants, loans, and equity measures during the COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-16T22:00:00Z">17 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 181</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94335 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €1 billion Hungarian aid scheme to support companies affected by the coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a HUF 350 billion (approximately €1 billion) scheme to support the Hungarian economy in the context of the coronavirus outbreak. The (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur140-million-portuguese-state-aid-scheme-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €140 million Portuguese State aid scheme to support investment in research and development during the COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-16T22:00:00Z">17 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 290</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94339 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €140 million Portuguese scheme to support investment in research, development, testing and production of coronavirus relevant products* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €140 million Portuguese aid scheme to support investment in research and development (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur4-million-croatian-state-aid-scheme-in-order-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €4M Croatian State aid scheme to support fishery and aquaculture companies affected by the COVID-19 crisis</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-16T22:00:00Z">17 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 173</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94340 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €4 million Croatian direct grant scheme to support fishery and aquaculture sector in coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved an HRK 30 million (approximately €4 million) Croatian scheme to support the fishery and aquaculture sector in Croatia (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur88-million-hungarian-state-aid-scheme-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €88M Hungarian State aid scheme to support companies’ researchers and developers during the COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-16T22:00:00Z">17 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 189</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94342 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €88 million Hungarian aid scheme supporting researchers and developers in all sectors affected by coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a HUF 31.5 billion (approximately €88 million) Hungarian wage subsidies support scheme for researchers and (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur35-5-million-latvian-direct-grant-scheme-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €35.5 million Latvian direct grant scheme to support agriculture, fishery, food, and school catering sectors in COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-15T22:00:00Z">16 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 301</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94319 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €35.5 million Latvian direct grant scheme to support agriculture, fishery, food and school catering sectors in coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €35.5 million Latvian scheme to support the agricultural, fishery, food and school catering (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-prolongation-and-modification-of-the-french-fonds-de" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves prolongation and modification of the French <em>“Fonds de solidarité”</em> scheme for small enterprises in temporary financial difficulties due to COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-14T22:00:00Z">15 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 310</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94257 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves prolongation and modification of the French “Fonds de solidarité” scheme for small enterprises in temporary financial difficulties due to coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found France’s prolongation and modification of a previously approved (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur770-million-bulgarian-employment-aid-scheme-for" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €770 million Bulgarian employment aid scheme for preserving jobs in sectors most affected by the COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-14T22:00:00Z">15 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 240</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94260 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €770 million Bulgarian employment aid scheme for preserving jobs in sectors most affected by the coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a BGN 1.5 billion (approximately €770 million) Bulgarian wage subsidies support scheme for preserving (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-czech-scheme-of-up-to-eur37-million-in-direct-grants" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves Czech scheme of up to €37 million in direct grants to support investments in the production of COVID-19-relevant products</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-14T22:00:00Z">15 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 338</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94261 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves Czech scheme of up to €37 million to support investments in the production of coronavirus-relevant products* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a Czech aid scheme of up to CZK 1 billion (approximately €37 million) to support investments by small and (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur453-million-swedish-rent-rebate-scheme-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €453 million Swedish rent rebate scheme to support sectors affected by COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-14T22:00:00Z">15 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 185</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94291 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €453 million Swedish rent rebate scheme to support sectors affected by coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission approved a Swedish rent rebate scheme of up to SEK 5 billion (approximately €453 million) in support of tenants operating in the sectors for (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-danish-public-guarantee-of-up-to-eur137-million-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves Danish public guarantee of up to €137 million to compensate an airline company for damage caused by COVID-19 outbreak <em>(SAS)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-14T22:00:00Z">15 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 325</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94292 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves Danish public guarantee of up to €137 million to compensate airline SAS for damage caused by coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found a Danish State guarantee of up to approximately €137 million on a revolving credit facility in favor of (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-german-guarantee-scheme-to-stabilise-trade-credit" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves German guarantee scheme to stabilise trade credit insurance market in COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-13T22:00:00Z">14 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 478</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94253 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves German guarantee scheme to stabilise trade credit insurance market in coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a German guarantee scheme to support the trade credit insurance market in the face of the coronavirus (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-italian-guarantee-scheme-for-new-working-capital-and" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves Italian guarantee scheme for new working capital and investment loans granted by banks to support companies affected by the COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-13T22:00:00Z">14 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 264</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94256 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves Italian guarantee scheme to support the economy in coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved an Italian aid scheme to support the economy in the context of the coronavirus outbreak. The scheme was approved under the State aid Temporary Framework (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-italian-guarantee-scheme-to-support-self-employed" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves Italian guarantee scheme to support self-employed workers, SMEs, and mid-caps affected by COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-13T22:00:00Z">14 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 190</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94320 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves Italian guarantee scheme to support self-employed workers, SMEs and mid-caps affected by coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved an Italian aid scheme to support self-employed workers and companies with up to 499 employees affected by (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur10-billion-french-guarantee-scheme-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €10 billion French guarantee scheme to support domestic credit insurance market in COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-11T22:00:00Z">12 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 306</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94252 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €10 billion French guarantee scheme to support domestic credit insurance market in coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €10 billion French guarantee scheme to support the domestic credit insurance market in the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-belgian-scheme-deferring-payment-by-walloon-airports" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves Belgian scheme deferring payment by Walloon airports of concession fees to mitigate the economic impact of COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-10T22:00:00Z">11 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 701</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94222 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves Belgian scheme deferring payment by Walloon airports of concession fees to mitigate economic impact of coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a Belgian scheme deferring the payment by Walloon airports of concession feesto mitigate the economic (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur455-million-swedish-guarantee-scheme-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €455 million Swedish guarantee scheme to support airlines affected by COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-10T22:00:00Z">11 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 300</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94223 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €455 million Swedish guarantee scheme to support airlines affected by coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a Swedish loan guarantee scheme to support airlines affected by the coronavirus outbreak. The scheme was approved under the State aid (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-belgian-guarantee-scheme-mobilising-eur50-billion" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves Belgian guarantee scheme mobilising €50 billion support for companies affected by COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-10T22:00:00Z">11 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 209</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94224 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves Belgian guarantee scheme mobilising €50 billion support for companies affected by coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €50 billion Belgian loan guarantee scheme to support the Belgian economy in the context of (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur3-3-billion-romanian-scheme-to-support-smes-with" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €3.3 billion Romanian scheme to support SMEs with direct grants and loan guarantees in COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-10T22:00:00Z">11 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 225</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94225 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €3.3 billion Romanian scheme to support SMEs in coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a RON 16 billion (approximately €3.3 billion) Romanian scheme to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the context of the coronavirus (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-amendments-to-previously-approved-german-schemes-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves amendments to previously approved German schemes to further support economy in COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-10T22:00:00Z">11 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 209</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94229 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves amendments to previously approved German schemes to further support economy in coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found the amendments to two German schemes to support companies affected by the coronavirus outbreak (“Bundesregelung Kleinbeihilfen (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur115-million-polish-scheme-of-direct-grants-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €115 million Polish scheme of direct grants to support companies in COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-09T22:00:00Z">10 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 159</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94232 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €115 million Polish scheme to support economy in coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a PLN 527 million (approximately €115 million) Polish scheme to support the Polish economy in the context of the coronavirus outbreak. The scheme was (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-belgian-guarantee-scheme-of-up-to-eur3-billion-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves Belgian guarantee scheme of up to €3 billion to support the Flemish economy in COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-09T22:00:00Z">10 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 175</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94234 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves guarantee scheme of up to €3 billion to support the Flemish economy in coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a Belgian scheme of up to €3 billion, financed by the Flemish region, to support companies in the context of the coronavirus (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur150-million-lithuanian-scheme-of-direct-grants" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €150 million Lithuanian scheme of direct grants and loan guarantees to support companies in COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-09T22:00:00Z">10 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 4834</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94235 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €150 million Lithuanian schemes to support economy in coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved two Lithuanian aid schemes to support the Lithuanian economy in the context of the coronavirus outbreak. The schemes were approved under the State aid (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur1billion-croatian-state-aid-scheme-that-will" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €1 billion Croatian State aid scheme that will take the form of zero-interest loans to help companies affected by the COVID-19 crisis</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-08T22:00:00Z">9 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 1050</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94228 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €1 billion Croatian schemes to support companies affected by coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved two Croatian schemes to support the Croatian economy in the context of the coronavirus outbreak. The schemes were approved under the State aid (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur15-billion-austrian-liquidity-state-aid-scheme" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €15 billion Austrian liquidity State aid scheme in the form of direct grants, state guarantees for loans, and subsidised public loans to support the economy in the context of the COVID-19 crisis</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-08T22:00:00Z">9 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 991</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94231 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €15 billion Austrian liquidity scheme to support the economy in the coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €15 billion Austrian liquidity scheme to support the economy in the context of the coronavirus outbreak. The scheme was approved under (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-consults-with-member-states-on-further-expanding-the-state" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission consults with Member States on further expanding the State aid Temporary Framework for COVID-19 outbreak to recapitalisation measures</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-08T22:00:00Z">9 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 641</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94336 introduction entry-content"> <p>Coronavirus: Commission Statement on consulting Member States on proposal to further expand State aid Temporary Framework to recapitalisation measures* <br class='autobr' /> Today, the European Commission has sent to Member States for consultation a draft proposal to further extend the scope of the State aid (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-issues-a-temporary-framework-communication-on-allowing" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission issues a Temporary Framework Communication on allowing limited cooperation among businesses, and a comfort letter especially for critical hospital medicines during the COVID-19 pandemic</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-07T22:00:00Z">8 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 964</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94176 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission provides guidance on allowing limited cooperation among businesses, especially for critical hospital medicines during the coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has published a Temporary Framework Communication to provide antitrust guidance to companies cooperating (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur-700-million-polish-scheme-with-loan-guarantees" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €700 million Polish scheme with loan guarantees and subsidies to support companies in COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-07T22:00:00Z">8 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 195</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94183 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves € 700 million Polish loan and guarantee scheme to support economy in coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a PLN 3.5 billion (approximately €700 million) Polish aid scheme to support the economy in the context of the coronavirus outbreak. The (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur20-million-portuguese-credit-line-scheme-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €20 million Portuguese credit line scheme to support fishery and aquaculture sector during the COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-07T22:00:00Z">8 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 212</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94184 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €20 million Portuguese credit line scheme to support fishery and aquaculture sector in coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a Portuguese scheme to support the Portuguese fishery and aquaculture sector in the context of the coronavirus (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur140-million-hungarian-state-aid-scheme-managed" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €140 million Hungarian State aid scheme managed by the Hungarian investment promotion agency to help the national economy during the COVID-19 crisis</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-07T22:00:00Z">8 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 208</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94186 introduction entry-content"> <p>The European Commission has approved a HUF 50 000 million (approximately €140 million) Hungarian aid scheme to support the Hungarian economy in the context of the coronavirus outbreak. The scheme was approved under the State aid Temporary Framework adopted by the Commission on 19 March 2020, as (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-a-danish-state-aid-scheme-to-compensate-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a Danish State aid scheme to compensate the companies activities affected negatively by the COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-07T22:00:00Z">8 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 327</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94187 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €5.4 billion Danish scheme to compensate companies particularly affected by the coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules a DKK 40 billion (approximately €5.4 billion) Danish scheme that compensates companies particularly (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur1-2-billion-greek-state-aid-scheme-that-takes" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €1.2 billion Greek State aid scheme that takes the form of grants to help the national economy during the COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-07T22:00:00Z">8 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 156</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94237 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €1.2 billion Greek scheme providing grants for SMEs to support economy in coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €1.2 billion Greek aid scheme to support the Greek economy in the context of the coronavirus outbreak. The scheme was approved (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur30-million-luxembourg-state-aid-scheme-related" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €30 million Luxembourg State aid scheme related to research and development and investment in the production during the COVID-19 crisis</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-07T22:00:00Z">8 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 250</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94239 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €30 million Luxembourg scheme to support research and development and investments in the production of coronavirus relevant products* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €30 million Luxembourg aid scheme to support coronavirus related research and development (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur110-million-lithuanian-state-aid-scheme-in" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €110M Lithuanian State aid scheme to support the national economy during the COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-07T22:00:00Z">8 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 125</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94343 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €110 million Lithuanian guarantee scheme to support economy in coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €110 million Lithuanian aid scheme to support the Lithuanian economy in the context of the coronavirus outbreak. The scheme was approved (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur255-million-bulgarian-state-aid-scheme-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €255M Bulgarian State aid scheme to support small enterprises during the COVID-19 crisis</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-07T22:00:00Z">8 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 97</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94349 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €255 million Bulgarian guarantee scheme to support SMEs in coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a Bulgarian BGN 500 million (approx. €255 million) public guarantee scheme to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the context of (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-a-greek-state-aid-scheme-to-support-and-help-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a Greek State aid scheme to support and help the economy’s companies affected by the COVID-19 pandemic situation</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-06T22:00:00Z">7 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 210</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94190 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €1 billion Greek scheme providing repayable advances to support the economy in the coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €1 billion Greek aid scheme to support companies affected by the coronavirus outbreak. The scheme was approved under (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur790-million-croatian-guarantee-scheme-for" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €790 million Croatian guarantee scheme for companies with export activities affected by coronavirus outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-05T22:00:00Z">6 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 176</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94172 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €790 million Croatian guarantee scheme for companies with export activities affected by coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found a HRK 6 billion (approximately €790 million) Croatian liquidity guarantee scheme for companies affected by the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-a-l50-billion-umbrella-uk-scheme-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a £50 billion umbrella UK scheme to support companies affected by the COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-05T22:00:00Z">6 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 199</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94174 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves £50 billion UK “umbrella” scheme to support the economy in the coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a £50 billion (approximately €57 billion) “umbrella” UK scheme to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large corporates in (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-a-portuguese-state-aid-scheme-including-public-loan" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a Portuguese State aid scheme including public loan guarantees and direct grants to companies during the COVID-19 crisis</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-03T22:00:00Z">4 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 255</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94175 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €13 billion Portuguese schemes to support economy in coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved two Portuguese State aid schemes to support the Portuguese economy in the context of the coronavirus outbreak. The schemes were approved under the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur200-million-danish-loan-in-support-of-the-travel" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €200 million Danish loan in support of the Travel Guarantee Fund for travel cancellations due to COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-02T22:00:00Z">3 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 286</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94096 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €200 million Danish loan in support of the Travel Guarantee Fund for travel cancellations due to coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found a Danish State loan facility of up to DKK 1.5 billion (approx. €200 million) in support of the Travel (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-extends-temporary-framework-to-enable-member-states-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission extends Temporary Framework to enable Member States to accelerate research, testing and production of coronavirus relevant products, to protect jobs, and to further support the economy in the COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-02T22:00:00Z">3 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 447</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94097 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission extends Temporary Framework to enable Member States to accelerate research, testing and production of coronavirus relevant products, to protect jobs and to further support the economy in the coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has adopted an amendment extending (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur2-billion-greek-guarantee-measure-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €2 billion Greek guarantee measure to support companies affected by the COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-02T22:00:00Z">3 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 205</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94098 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €2 billion Greek guarantee measure to support companies affected by the coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved today a €2 billion Greek aid scheme to support the Greek economy in the context of the coronavirus outbreak. The scheme was approved (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur23-million-dutch-scheme-of-direct-grants-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €23 million Dutch scheme of direct grants to support providers of social support services and health care as well as youth care in offering services at home during the COVID-19 pandemic</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-02T22:00:00Z">3 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 272</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94099 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €23 million Dutch scheme to support the economy in the current coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €23 million Dutch scheme to support certain providers of social support and health care in offering services at home during the coronavirus (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-a-polish-scheme-enabling-public-guarantees-up-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a Polish scheme enabling public guarantees up to €22 billion to companies affected by the COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-02T22:00:00Z">3 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 208</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94111 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves Polish scheme enabling public guarantees up to €22 billion to support economy in coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a Polish aid scheme to support the Polish economy in the context of the coronavirus outbreak.The scheme was approved under (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-extension-of-german-scheme-for-subsidised-loans-by" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves extension of German scheme for subsidised loans by regional authorities and promotional banks to companies during COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-01T22:00:00Z">2 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 169</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94092 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves extension of German scheme for subsidised loans to support economy in coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a German State aid scheme extending measures adopted on 22 March 2020 to support the economy in the context of the coronavirus (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur350-million-maltese-guarantee-scheme-for-working" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €350 million Maltese guarantee scheme for working capital loans granted by commercial banks to support companies affected by the COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-01T22:00:00Z">2 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 180</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94093 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €350 million Maltese guarantee scheme to support economy in coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a Maltese State aid scheme to support the economy in the context of the coronavirus outbreak. The scheme was approved under the State aid (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-spanish-umbrella-scheme-with-measures-that-include" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a Spanish “umbrella” scheme with measures that include direct grants and tax advantages, and where recipients include the self-employed affected by the COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-01T22:00:00Z">2 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 228</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94094 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves Spanish “umbrella” scheme to support economy in coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a Spanish aid scheme to support the Spanish economy in the context of the coronavirus outbreak. The scheme was approved under the State aid Temporary (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur9-1-billion-swedish-guarantee-scheme-on" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €9.1 billion Swedish guarantee scheme on commercial loans to companies during the COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-04-01T22:00:00Z">2 April 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 153</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94095 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves a €9.1 billion Swedish guarantee scheme to support economy in coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a SEK 100 billion SEK (approximately €9.1 billion) Swedish aid scheme to support the economy in the context of the coronavirus outbreak. The (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur200-million-irish-scheme-in-the-form-of-repayable" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €200 million Irish scheme in the form of repayable advances to companies affected by the COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-03-30T22:00:00Z">31 March 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 171</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94090 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves €200 million Irish scheme to support the economy in the current coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found a €200 million Irish scheme to support companies affected by the coronavirus outbreak to be in line with EU State aid rules. The scheme was approved under (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-french-scheme-deferring-payment-by-airlines-of" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a French scheme deferring payment by airlines of certain taxes to mitigate the economic impact of COVID-19 the outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-03-30T22:00:00Z">31 March 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 314</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94091 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves French scheme deferring payment by airlines of certain taxes to mitigate economic impact of coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found a French scheme deferring the payment by airlines of certain aeronautical taxes to be in line with EU State aid (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2020/the-eu-commission-launches-a-dedicated-website-about-which-eu-wide-cooperation" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission launches a dedicated website about which EU-wide cooperation initiatives tackling the COVID-19 crisis are compatible with EU competition law</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-03-29T22:00:00Z">30 March 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 436</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-93982 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: The Commission remains committed to providing swift antitrust guidance on cooperation initiatives in view of the coronavirus crisis* <br class='autobr' /> Today, the European Commission launched a dedicated website to provide guidance to companies, associations and their legal advisors where there is (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur1-2-billion-french-fonds-de-solidarite-scheme-for" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €1.2 billion French <em>“Fonds de solidarité”</em> scheme for small enterprises in temporary financial difficulties due to COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-03-29T22:00:00Z">30 March 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 494</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94087 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €1.2 billion French “Fonds de solidarité” scheme for small enterprises in temporary financial difficulties due to coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found France’s €1.2 billion scheme to support small and micro-enterprises as well as self-employed (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur130-million-danish-guarantee-scheme-for-smes-with" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €130 million Danish guarantee scheme for SMEs with export activities affected by COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-03-29T22:00:00Z">30 March 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 176</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94088 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €130 million Danish guarantee scheme for SMEs with export activities affected by coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found a DKK 1 billion (approximately €130 million) Danish liquidity guarantee scheme for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur1-75-billion-estonian-schemes-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €1.75 billion Estonian schemes to support companies with loan guarantees and direct loans under favorable terms during COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-03-29T22:00:00Z">30 March 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 177</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94089 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €1.75 billion Estonian schemes to support economy in coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved two Estonian State aid schemes to support the Estonian economy in the context of the coronavirus outbreak. The schemes were approved under the State (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2020/the-eu-commission-amends-short-term-export-credit-insurance-communication-in" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission amends Short-term export-credit insurance Communication in light of the economic impact of COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-03-26T23:00:00Z">27 March 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 256</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94025 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission amends Short-term export-credit insurance Communication in light of economic impact of coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has decided to temporarily remove all countries from the list of “marketable risk" countries under the Short-term export-credit insurance (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-luxembourg-guarantee-measure-to-further-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves Luxembourg guarantee measure to further support economy in COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-03-26T23:00:00Z">27 March 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 194</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94026 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves Luxembourg guarantee measure to further support economy in coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved today another Luxembourg State aid scheme to support the Luxembourgish economy in the context of the coronavirus outbreak. The scheme was (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2020/the-eu-commission-consults-with-member-states-on-extending-the-state-aid" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission consults with the Member States on extending the State aid Temporary Framework for the COVID-19 pandemic with 5 new measures</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-03-26T23:00:00Z">27 March 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 378</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94027 introduction entry-content"> <p>Coronavirus: Commission Statement on consulting Member States on the proposal to extend State aid Temporary Framework* <br class='autobr' /> This evening, the European Commission has sent to Member States for consultation a draft proposal to extend the State aid Temporary Framework adopted on 19 March 2020 to (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2020/the-eu-commission-opens-an-in-depth-investigation-relating-to-a-merger-in-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation relating to a merger in the pharmaceutical sector <em>(Tachosil / Johnson & Johnson)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-03-24T23:00:00Z">25 March 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 133</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-93949 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into proposed acquisition of Tachosil by Johnson & Johnson* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess the proposed acquisition of Tachosil by Johnson & Johnson, under the EU Merger Regulation. The Commission (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-under-eu-state-aid-rules-eur1-3-billion-danish" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves under EU State aid rules €1.3 billion Danish scheme that partially compensates the self-employed for the losses of turnover suffered due to the COVID-19</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-03-24T23:00:00Z">25 March 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 172</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-93960 introduction entry-content"> <p>The European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules a DKK 10 billion (approximately €1.3 billion) Danish scheme that partially compensates the self-employed for the losses of turnover suffered due to the coronavirus outbreak. <br class='autobr' /> Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager, in charge of (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-two-separate-uk-state-aid-schemes-to-support-smes-in" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves two separate UK State aid schemes to support SMEs in the context of the COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-03-24T23:00:00Z">25 March 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 168</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-93961 introduction entry-content"> <p>The European Commission has approved two separate UK State aid schemes to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the context of the coronavirus outbreak. The schemes were approved under the State aid Temporary Framework to support the economy in the context of the COVID-19 outbreak (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-the-italian-state-guarantee-supporting-a-debt" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves the Italian State guarantee supporting a debt moratorium from banks to SMEs affected by the COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-03-24T23:00:00Z">25 March 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 194</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-93964 introduction entry-content"> <p>The European Commission has approved the Italian State guarantee supporting a debt moratorium from banks to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) affected by the coronavirus outbreak. The scheme was approved under the State aid Temporary Framework to support the economy in the context of the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2020/the-eu-commission-finds-luxembourg-s-eur300-million-scheme-to-support-companies" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission finds Luxembourg’s €300 million scheme to support companies affected by the coronavirus outbreak to be in line with EU State aid rules</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-03-23T23:00:00Z">24 March 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 209</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-93935 introduction entry-content"> <p>The European Commission has found Luxembourg’s €300 million scheme to support companies affected by the coronavirus outbreak to be in line with EU State aid rules. The scheme was approved under the State aid Temporary Framework to support the economy in the context of the COVID-19 outbreak (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2020/the-eu-commission-prolongs-the-validity-of-block-exemption-for-liner-shipping" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission prolongs the validity of block exemption for liner shipping consortia</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-03-23T23:00:00Z">24 March 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 142</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94019 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission prolongs the validity of block exemption for liner shipping consortia* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has prolonged for another four years the regulation outlining the conditions under which liner shipping consortia can provide joint services without infringing EU antitrust (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-german-direct-grant-scheme-to-support-companies" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves German direct grant scheme to support companies affected by COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-03-23T23:00:00Z">24 March 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 272</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94020 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves German direct grant scheme to support companies affected by coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found a German scheme to support companies affected by the coronavirus outbreak to be in line with EU State aid rules. The scheme was approved under the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-german-guarantee-measure-to-further-support-economy" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves German guarantee measure to further support economy in COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-03-23T23:00:00Z">24 March 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 148</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94021 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves German guarantee measure to further support economy in coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved today another German State aid scheme to support the German economy in the context of the coronavirus outbreak. The scheme was approved under the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur20-billion-spanish-guarantee-schemes-for" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €20 billion Spanish guarantee schemes for companies and self-employed affected by COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-03-23T23:00:00Z">24 March 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 116</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94022 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €20 billion Spanish guarantee schemes for companies and self-employed affected by coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found two Spanish guarantee schemes for companies and self-employed workers affected by the coronavirus outbreak to be in line with (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2020/the-eu-commission-finds-latvian-loan-guarantee-scheme-and-subsidised-loan" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission finds Latvian loan guarantee scheme and subsidised loan scheme of €250 million for companies affected by coronavirus outbreak to be in line with EU State aid rules</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-03-22T23:00:00Z">23 March 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 156</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-93936 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves state support for €250 million Latvian subsidised loan scheme and loan guarantee scheme for companies affected by coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found Latvian loan guarantee scheme and subsidised loan scheme for companies affected by (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-eur3-billion-portuguese-state-aid-schemes-for-small" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves €3 billion Portuguese State aid schemes for small and medium-sized companies and midcaps affected by the COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-03-21T23:00:00Z">22 March 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 367</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-93873 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €3 billion Portuguese guarantee schemes for SMEs and midcaps affected by Coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found four Portuguese guarantee schemes for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and midcaps affected by the Coronavirus outbreak to be (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur50-million-italian-state-aid-scheme-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €50 million Italian State aid scheme to support the production and supply of medical devices during the COVID-19 pandemic</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-03-21T23:00:00Z">22 March 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 536</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-93877 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €50 million Italian support scheme for production and supply of medical equipment and masks during Coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved a €50 million Italian aid scheme to support the production and supply of medical devices, such as (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-german-measures-to-support-economy-in-covid-19" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves German measures to support economy in COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-03-21T23:00:00Z">22 March 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 258</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94024 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves German measures to support economy in Coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved two German State aid schemes to support the German economy in the context of the Coronavirus outbreak. The schemes were approved under the State aid Temporary (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-three-french-state-aid-schemes-in-order-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves three French State aid schemes to support the economy in the context of the COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-03-20T23:00:00Z">21 March 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 322</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-93868 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves French schemes to support economy in Coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved three French State aid schemes to support the French economy in the context of the Coronavirus outbreak. The schemes were approved under the State aid Temporary (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur130-million-state-aid-scheme-to-help-the-danish" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €130 million State aid scheme to help the Danish small and medium-sized enterprises affected by the COVID-19 outbreak</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-03-20T23:00:00Z">21 March 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 339</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-93871 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves Danish guarantee scheme for SMEs affected by Coronavirus outbreak* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found a DKK 1 billion (approx. €130 million) Danish guarantee scheme for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) affected by Coronavirus outbreak to be in line with (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-danish-public-financing-of-fehmarn-belt-fixed-rail" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves the Danish public financing of Fehmarn Belt fixed rail-road link <em>(Fehmarn Belt)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-03-19T23:00:00Z">20 March 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 118</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-94576 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves Danish public financing of Fehmarn Belt fixed rail-road link* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has concluded that the public financing model of the Fehmarn Belt coast-to-coast infrastructure between Denmark and Germany is in line with EU State aid rules. <br class='autobr' /> Executive (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2020/the-eu-commission-encourages-delay-of-merger-notifications-and-electronic" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission encourages the delay of merger notifications and electronic submission as special measures due to COVID-19</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-03-15T23:00:00Z">16 March 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 375</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-93770 introduction entry-content"> <p>SPECIAL MEASURES DUE TO CORONAVIRUS / COVID-19* <br class='autobr' /> DELAY OF MERGER NOTIFICATIONS <br class='autobr' /> DG COMP has put in place a number of measures to ensure business continuity in the enforcement of the EU Merger Regulation. However, due to the complexities and disruptions caused by the Coronavirus, companies are (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2020/the-eu-commission-sets-out-european-coordinated-response-to-the-economic" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission sets out European coordinated response to the economic effects of COVID-19, including preparing for increased State aid applications, and ensuring solidarity in the Single Market</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-03-12T23:00:00Z">13 March 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 78</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-93789 introduction entry-content"> <p>COVID-19: Commission sets out European coordinated response to counter the economic impact of the Coronavirus* <br class='autobr' /> COVID-19 is a severe public health emergency for our citizens, societies and economies with infections in all Member States. It is also a major economic shock to the EU. The (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2020/the-eu-commission-opens-an-in-depth-investigation-into-public-service" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into public service delegation contracts for maritime services which potentially constitute State aid in Corsica <em>(Corsica Linea)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-02-27T23:00:00Z">28 February 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 181</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-93614 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission launches in-depth investigation into public service delegation contracts for maritime services to Corsica* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has launched an in-depth investigation to determine whether the public service delegation contracts for maritime services to Corsica awarded (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2020/the-eu-commission-opens-an-in-depth-investigation-into-the-regulation-mechanism" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the regulation mechanism for natural gas storage in France </a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-02-27T23:00:00Z">28 February 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 197</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-93615 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: the Commission launches an in-depth investigation into the regulation mechanism for natural gas storage in France* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has launched an in-depth investigation in order to determine whether the regulation mechanism for the storage of natural gas implemented by (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2020/the-eu-commission-opens-an-in-depth-investigation-relating-to-potential-state" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation relating to potential State aid in the Italian airline sector <em>(Alitalia)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-02-27T23:00:00Z">28 February 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 172</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-93616 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission opens in-depth investigation into €400 million Italian government loan to Alitalia* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether Italy’s € 400 million loan granted to Alitalia constitutes State aid and whether it complies with the rules (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2020/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-in-the-market-of" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger, subject to remedies, in the market of manufacturing and supplying doors <em>(Assa Abloy / Agta Record)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-02-26T23:00:00Z">27 February 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 332</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-93617 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission approves Assa Abloy’s acquisition of Agta Record, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of Agta Record by Assa Abloy. The approval is conditional on the implementation of a remedy package by (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-a-romanian-rescue-aid-to-state-owned-airline-company" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a Romanian rescue aid to state-owned airline company <em>(TAROM)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-02-23T23:00:00Z">24 February 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 140</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-93618 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves around €36 million Romanian rescue aid to state-owned flag carrier TAROM* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, Romania’s plans to grant a temporary loan of approximately €36.7 million (around RON 176 million) to the state-owned flag (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2020/the-eu-commission-approves-public-funding-granted-by-romania-to-an-airport-as" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves public funding granted by Romania to an airport as well as the fees payable by all airlines using the airport <em>(Timișoara)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-02-23T23:00:00Z">24 February 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 158</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-93619 introduction entry-content"> <p>State Aid: Commission clears public support to Timișoara Airport, airport fees and discounts, as well as individual agreements with Wizz Air* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has cleared the public funding granted by Romania to Timișoara Airport between 2007 and 2009, as well as the fees payable by all (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2020/the-eu-commission-fines-hotel-group-for-including-restrictive-clauses-in-its" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines a hotel group €6.6M for including restrictive clauses in its agreements with tour operators <em>(Meliá)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-02-20T23:00:00Z">21 February 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 483</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-93457 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission fines hotel group Meliá €6.7 million for discriminating between customers* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has fined Spanish hotel group Meliá €6 678 000 for including restrictive clauses in its agreements with tour operators. These clauses discriminate consumers within the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2020/the-eu-commission-unconditionally-approves-proposed-acquisition-of-joint" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission unconditionally approves a proposed acquisition of joint control in the telecommunications market <em>(Prosegur Alarmas / Telefónica / Prosegur)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-02-18T23:00:00Z">19 February 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 329</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-93478 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission approves acquisition of joint control over Prosegur Alarmas by Telefónica and Prosegur* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved unconditionally, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of joint control over Prosegur Alarmas by Telefónica and Prosegur. The (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2020/the-eu-commission-opens-an-in-depth-investigation-into-a-merger-in-the-retail" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into a merger in the retail markets for optical products <em>(EssilorLuxottica /GrandVision)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-02-05T23:00:00Z">6 February 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 264</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-93479 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into proposed acquisition of GrandVision by EssilorLuxottica* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess the proposed acquisition of GrandVision by EssilorLuxottica, under the EU Merger Regulation. The Commission is (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/january-2020/the-eu-commission-fines-several-companies-for-restricting-sales-of-film" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission imposes fines totally €14M on several companies including a film and TV production company for restricting sales of film merchandise products <em>(NBCUniversal)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-01-29T23:00:00Z">30 January 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 410</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-93149 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission fines NBCUniversal €14.3 million for restricting sales of film merchandise products* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has fined several companies belonging to Comcast Corporation, including NBCUniversal LLC, (“NBCUniversal”) €14 327 000 for restricting traders from selling (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/january-2020/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-in-the-pharmaceutical" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger subject to remedies in the pharmaceutical sector <em>(AbbVie / Allergan)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2020-01-09T23:00:00Z">10 January 2020</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 428</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-92971 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission approves AbbVie’s acquisition of Allergan, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of Allergan by AbbVie. The approval is conditional on the divestment of a product under development by Allergan (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2019/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-in-the-biotechnologies" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger subject to remedies in the biotechnologies market <em>(Danaher / GE Healthcare Life Sciences’ Biopharma Business)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-12-17T23:00:00Z">18 December 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 535</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-92810 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission approves Danaher’s acquisition of GE Healthcare Life Sciences’ Biopharma Business, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of General Electric’s Healthcare Life Sciences Biopharma Business by (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2019/the-eu-commission-opens-an-in-depth-investigation-into-a-proposed-merger-in-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into a proposed merger in the maritime transport market <em>(DSME / HHIH)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-12-16T23:00:00Z">17 December 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 416</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-92811 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into proposed acquisition of DSME by HHIH* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess the proposed acquisition of Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering CO., Ltd (DSME) by another shipbuilding group, Hyundai (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2019/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-in-the-markets-for" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger, subject to remedies, in the markets for batteries and portable battery chargers <em>(Varta / Energizer)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-12-02T23:00:00Z">3 December 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 670</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-92633 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission approves Varta AG’s acquisition of Energizer’s divestment business, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, Varta AG as a suitable purchaser of assets divested by Energizer in order to acquire Spectrum Brands’ batteries (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2019/the-eu-commission-approves-under-eu-state-aid-rules-german-scheme-for-very-high" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves under EU State aid rules a German scheme for very high capacity broadband networks in Bavaria <em>(Bavarian)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-11-28T23:00:00Z">29 November 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 354</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-92634 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves German scheme for very high capacity broadband networks in Bavaria* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a Bavarian scheme to deploy very high capacity networks in Bavaria. The aid will bring very fast broadband to customers in areas (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2019/the-eu-commission-opens-an-in-depth-investigation-into-proposed-merger-between" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into proposed merger between the two leading copper scrap refiners in Europe <em>(Metallo / Aurubis)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-11-18T23:00:00Z">19 November 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 538</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-92506 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into proposed acquisition of Metallo by Aurubis* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess the proposed acquisition of Metallo by Aurubis, under the EU Merger Regulation. The Commission is concerned that the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2019/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-in-the-market-of" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger subject to remedies in the market of telecommunications and TV broadcasting <em>(Telia / Bonnier Broadcasting)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-11-11T23:00:00Z">12 November 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 718</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-92508 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission clears Telia’s acquisition of Bonnier Broadcasting, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of Bonnier Broadcasting by Telia. The approval is conditional on full compliance with a commitments (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2019/the-eu-commission-approves-under-eu-state-aid-rules-a-public-support-to-upgrade" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves over €22M of public support to upgrade the traffic management equipment on freight locomotives in the Netherlands</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-11-04T23:00:00Z">5 November 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 445</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-92507 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves over €22 million of public support to promote rail transport operability in the Netherlands* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, €22.2 million of public support to upgradetraffic management equipment on freight locomotives in the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2019/the-eu-commission-opens-an-investigation-into-possible-collusion-by-two-french" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an investigation into a possible collusion by two French retailers in a purchasing alliance <em>(Casino Guichard-Perrachon / Les Mousquetaires)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-11-03T23:00:00Z">4 November 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 590</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-92505 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission opens investigation into possible collusion by two French retailers in a purchasing alliance* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened a formal antitrust investigation to assess whether two French groups of retailers, Casino Guichard-Perrachon (known as ‘Casino’) and Les (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2019/the-eu-commission-opens-an-in-depth-investigation-into-the-public-support-for-a" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the public support for a chemical plant in Poland <em>(PCC)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-10-30T23:00:00Z">31 October 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 370</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-92177 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission opens in-depth investigation into public support for chemical company PCC’s plant in Poland* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether two support measures totalling €39 million awarded by Poland to chemical company PCC MCAA Sp. Zo.o (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2019/the-eu-commission-opens-in-depth-investigation-relating-a-merger-in-the-global" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens in-depth investigation relating a merger in the global cruise shipbuilding market <em>(Chantiers de l’Atlantique / Fincantieri)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-10-29T23:00:00Z">30 October 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 484</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-92176 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into proposed acquisition of Chantiers de l’Atlantique by Fincantieri* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess the proposed acquisition of Chantiers de l’Atlantique by Fincantieri, under the EU Merger Regulation. (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2019/the-eu-commission-opens-an-in-depth-investigation-to-assess-whether-various" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation to assess whether various financing measures granted by Hungarian State-owned entities to a company operating in the ground handling market comply with EU rules for aid to companies in difficulty <em>(Malév)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-10-28T23:00:00Z">29 October 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 436</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-92173 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission opens in-depth investigation into Hungarian support measures to Malév Ground Handling* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether various financing measures totalling approximately €21 million granted by Hungarian State-owned entities (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2019/the-eu-commission-approves-under-eu-state-aid-rules-romania-s-plans-to-inject" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves under EU State aid rules Romania’s plans to inject €200 million of capital in a fully state-owned Bank <em>(CEC Bank)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-10-28T23:00:00Z">29 October 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 477</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-92174 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves market conform recapitalisation of Romanian CEC Bank* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found Romania’s plans to inject €200 million of capital in fully state-owned CEC Bank to be free of any State aid. The Commission found that the recapitalisation will be carried out (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2019/the-eu-commission-opens-an-in-depth-investigation-to-assess-whether-the-plan-by" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation to assess whether the plan by the Spanish region of Valencia to grant public support to a regional airline company is in line with EU State aid rules <em>(Air Nostrum)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-10-28T23:00:00Z">29 October 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 436</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-92175 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission opens investigation into public support for Air Nostrum’s fleet renewal in Spain* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether the plan by the Spanish region of Valencia to grant €9 million of public support to regional airline Air (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2019/the-eu-commission-approves-under-eu-state-aid-rules-the-british-capacity-market" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves under EU State aid rules the British Capacity Market scheme introduced in 2014 to safeguard security of electricity supply</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-10-23T22:00:00Z">24 October 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 259</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-92172 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves the British Capacity Market scheme* <br class='autobr' /> Following an in-depth investigation, the European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules the British Capacity Market scheme introduced in 2014 to safeguard security of electricity supply. <br class='autobr' /> In July 2014, the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2019/the-eu-commission-imposes-interim-measures-on-a-technology-company-suspected-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission imposes interim measures on a technology company suspected to have abused its dominance in the TV and modem chipset markets <em>(Broadcom)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-10-15T22:00:00Z">16 October 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 729</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-92090 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission imposes interim measures on Broadcom in TV and modem chipset markets* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has ordered Broadcom to stop applying certain provisions contained in agreements with six of its main customers. This will prevent serious and irreparable harm to competition (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2019/the-eu-commission-opens-an-investigation-into-proposed-hungarian-public-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an investigation into proposed Hungarian public support for a plant in the battery cell production facility market <em>(Samsung)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-10-13T22:00:00Z">14 October 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 416</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-92095 introduction entry-content"> <p>STATE AID: COMMISSION OPENS INVESTIGATION INTO PROPOSED PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR SAMSUNG PLANT IN HUNGARY* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether Hungary’s plans to grant €108 million of public support to Samsung SDI for investing in the expansion of its (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2019/the-eu-commission-finds-that-greek-plans-aimed-at-supporting-the-reduction-of" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission finds that Greek plans aimed at supporting the reduction of non-performing loans of Greek banks are in line with EU State aid rules</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-10-09T22:00:00Z">10 October 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 450</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-92094 introduction entry-content"> <p>STATE AID: COMMISSION APPROVES MARKET CONFORM ASSET PROTECTION SCHEME FOR BANKS IN GREECE* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found Greek plans aimed at supporting the reduction of non-performing loans of Greek banks to be free of any State aid. <br class='autobr' /> The Commission found that, under the asset protection (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2019/the-eu-commission-opens-an-in-depth-investigation-relating-to-a-proposed-joint" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation relating to a proposed joint venture by aircraft manufacturers <em>(Boeing / Embraer)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-10-03T22:00:00Z">4 October 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 461</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-92093 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into joint ventures proposed by Boeing and Embraer* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess the proposed creation of two joint ventures by aircraft manufacturers Boeing and Embraer, under the EU Merger Regulation. (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2019/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-in-the-production-of" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger, subject to remedies, in the production of aluminium automotive body sheets market <em>(Novelis / Aleris)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-09-30T22:00:00Z">1 October 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 446</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-92091 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission clears Novelis’ acquisition of Aleris, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of Aleris by Novelis. The decision is conditional on the divestiture of Aleris’ aluminium automotive body sheets business in (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2019/the-eu-commission-fines-two-companies-for-cartel-in-the-canned-vegetables" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission imposes fines totaling €31.6M on two companies for participating in a cartel in the canned vegetable sector <em>(Coroos / CECAB)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-09-26T22:00:00Z">27 September 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 871</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-91827 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission fines Coroos and Groupe CECAB €31.6 million for participating in canned vegetables cartel* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has fined Coroos and Groupe CECAB a total of € 31 647 000 for breaching EU antitrust rules. Bonduelle was not fined as it revealed the existence of the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2019/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-in-the-market-for-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger subject to remedies in the market for the supply of electricity <em>(E.ON / Innogy)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-09-16T22:00:00Z">17 September 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 469</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-91760 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission clears E.ON’s acquisition of Innogy, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition by E.ON of Innogy’s distribution and consumer solutions business as well as certain of its electricity generation assets. The (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2019/the-eu-commission-commission-opens-in-depth-investigations-to-assess-whether" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation to assess whether “excess profit” tax rulings granted by Belgium to multiple multinational companies are in line with EU State aids rules</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-09-15T22:00:00Z">16 September 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 489</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-91759 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission opens in-depth investigations into individual “excess profit” tax rulings granted by Belgium to 39 multinational companies* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened separate in-depth investigations to assess whether “excess profit” tax rulings granted by Belgium to 39 (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2019/the-eu-commission-sends-a-statement-of-objections-to-operators-of-mobile" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission sends a statement of objection to operators of mobile telephony regarding their network sharing agreement in the Czech market <em>(O2 / CETIN / T-Mobile)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-08-06T22:00:00Z">7 August 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 902</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-91555 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission sends Statement of Objections to O2 CZ, CETIN and T-Mobile CZ for their network sharing agreement* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has informed Czech operators of mobile telephony O2 CZ and T-Mobile CZ, as well as the Czech telecom infrastructure provider CETIN of its preliminary (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2019/the-eu-commission-opens-an-in-depth-investigation-regarding-a-merger-in-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation regarding a merger in the supply of fuels market <em>(PKN Orlen / Lotos)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-08-06T22:00:00Z">7 August 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 536</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-91569 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into PKN Orlen’s proposed acquisition of Lotos* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess the proposed acquisition of Lotos by PKN Orlen, under the EU Merger Regulation. The Commission is concerned that the merger (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2019/the-eu-commission-finds-that-the-marketing-agreements-concluded-between-a-local" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission finds that the marketing agreements concluded between a local Association for the promotion of touristic and economic flows and an airline company are illegal under EU State aid rules <em>(Ryanair / Montpellier airport)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-08-01T22:00:00Z">2 August 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 537</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-91570 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: France to recover €8.5 million of illegal aid to Ryanair at Montpellier airport* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found that the marketing agreements concluded between the local Association for the Promotion of Touristic and Economic Flows (APFTE) and Ryanair at the airport of (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2019/the-eu-commission-approves-under-state-aid-rules-hellenic-support-for-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves, under State aid rules, Hellenic support for the development of ultrafast broadband network</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-07-30T22:00:00Z">31 July 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 454</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-91303 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €300 million public support for the development of ultrafast broadband network in Greece* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, €300 million of public support for Greece’s Ultrafast Broadband Infrastructure Scheme. The scheme will bring (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2019/the-eu-commission-approves-under-state-aid-rules-croatian-support-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a Croatian support for the construction and operation of a terminal under State aid rules <em>(LGN Terminal)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-07-30T22:00:00Z">31 July 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 485</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-91304 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves public support for Croatian LNG terminal at Krk island* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found Croatian plans to support the construction and operation of a liquid natural gas (LNG) terminal at Krk island to be in line with EU State aid rules. The project will (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2019/the-eu-commission-consults-stakeholders-on-guidance-for-national-courts-when" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission consults stakeholders on guidance for national courts when handling disclosure information in proceedings for the private enforcement</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-07-28T22:00:00Z">29 July 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 501</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-91302 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission consults stakeholders on guidance for national courts when handling disclosure information* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission is inviting comments on a draft communication to assist national courts in dealing with requests to disclose confidential information in proceedings for the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2019/the-eu-commission-approves-under-state-aid-rules-the-french-support-for-six" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves French support for six offshore wind farms under State aid rules</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-07-25T22:00:00Z">26 July 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 510</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-91301 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves support for six offshore wind farms in France* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found support to six large offshore wind farms in French territorial waters to be in line with EU State aid rules. The measures will help France reduce CO2 emissions, in line with EU (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2019/the-eu-commission-closes-a-proceeding-against-a-slovak-railway-company" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission closes a proceeding against a Slovak railway company suspected to have obstructed an inspection <em>(ZSSK)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-07-24T22:00:00Z">25 July 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 609</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-91300 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission closes proceedings against Slovak rail company ZSSK related to an inspection* <br class='autobr' /> On 25 September 2018, the European Commission sent a Statement of Objections to the Slovak rail company ZSSK. The Commission informed ZSSK about its preliminary view that the company obstructed (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2019/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-in-the-telecommunication" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger subject to remedies in the telecommunication market <em>(Vodafone / Liberty Global)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-07-17T22:00:00Z">18 July 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 555</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-91178 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission clears Vodafone’s acquisition of Liberty Global’s cable business in Czechia, Germany, Hungary and Romania, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition by Vodafone of Liberty Global’s cable business in (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2019/the-eu-commission-fines-a-chipmaker-company-eur242-million-for-predatory" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines a chipmaker company €242 million for predatory pricing <em>(Qualcomm)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-07-17T22:00:00Z">18 July 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 853</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-91179 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission fines US chipmaker Qualcomm €242 million for engaging in predatory pricing* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has fined Qualcomm €242 million for abusing its market dominance in 3G baseband chipsets. Qualcomm sold below cost, with the aim of forcing its competitor Icera out of the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2019/the-eu-commission-opens-investigation-into-possibly-anticompetitive-conduct-of" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens investigation into the allegedly anticompetitive conduct of a multinational online platform focused on e-commerce <em>(Amazon)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-07-16T22:00:00Z">17 July 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 1077</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-91177 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission opens investigation into possible anti-competitive conduct of Amazon* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened a formal antitrust investigation to assess whether Amazon’s use of sensitive data from independent retailers who sell on its marketplace is in breach of EU competition (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2019/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-in-the-pharmaceutical" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger subject to remedies in the pharmaceutical market <em>(GlaxoSmithKline / Pfizer)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-07-09T22:00:00Z">10 July 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 377</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-91175 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission approves GlaxoSmithKline’s acquisition of Pfizer’s Consumer Health Business, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of Pfizer’s Consumer Health Business by GlaxoSmithKline. The decision is conditional upon the global (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2019/the-eu-commission-fines-a-company-for-restricting-cross-border-sales-of" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines a company €6.2M for restricting cross-border sales of merchandising products featuring their brand characters <em>(Sanrio)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-07-08T22:00:00Z">9 July 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 682</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-91050 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission fines Sanrio €6.2 million for restricting cross-border sales of merchandising products featuring Hello Kitty characters* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has fined Sanrio €6.2 million for banning traders from selling licensed merchandise to other countries within the EEA. This (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2019/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-in-the-market-for-air" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger subject to remedies in the air transport of passengers market <em>(Flybe / Connect Airways)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-07-04T22:00:00Z">5 July 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 514</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-91055 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission approves the acquisition of Flybe by Connect Airways, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of UK regional air carrier Flybe by Connect Airways, a consortium by Virgin Atlantic, Stobart Aviation and (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2019/the-eu-commission-fines-an-imaging-and-optical-products-manufacturer-for-gun" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines an imaging and optical products manufacturer for gun-jumping <em>(Canon / Toshiba)</em> </a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-06-26T22:00:00Z">27 June 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 430</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-90918 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission fines Canon €28 million for partially implementing its acquisition of Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation before notification and merger control approval* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has fined Canon, the Japan-based imaging and optical products manufacturer, €28 million for (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2019/the-eu-commission-opens-an-investigation-against-a-designer-of-integrated" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an investigation against a designer of integrated circuits for wired communication devices and sends a Statement of Objections seeking to impose interim measures in TV and modem chipsets markets <em>(Broadcom)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-06-25T22:00:00Z">26 June 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 398</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-90921 introduction entry-content"> <p>The European Commission has opened a formal antitrust investigation to assess whether Broadcom may be restricting competition through exclusivity practices, in breach of EU rules. The Commission intends to impose interim measures during the investigation with regard to TV and modem chipsets (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2019/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-in-the-markets-of-night" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger subject to remedies in the markets of night vision devices and handheld video data links <em>(L3 Technologies / Harris)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-06-20T22:00:00Z">21 June 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 420</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-90849 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission approves acquisition of L3 Technologies by Harris Corporation, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of L3 Technologies by Harris Corporation, both aerospace and defence companies based in the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2019/the-eu-commission-approves-under-eu-state-aid-rules-a-public-support-for" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves under State aid rules a €431M public support for cleaner transport in German cities</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-06-18T22:00:00Z">19 June 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 293</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-90864 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €431 million public support for cleaner transport in German cities* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found German plans to support the retrofitting of municipal and commercial diesel vehicles to be in line with EU State aid rules. The measure should contribute to (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2019/the-eu-commission-approves-under-eu-state-aid-rules-the-support-for-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves under State aid rules a €5.4B support scheme for the production of electricity from renewable sources in Italy</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-06-13T22:00:00Z">14 June 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 327</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-90851 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €5.4 billion support for production of electricity from renewable sources in Italy* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a scheme to support electricity production from renewable sources in Italy. The measure will contribute to the EU (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2019/the-eu-commission-opens-an-in-depth-investigation-to-assess-whether-some" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation to assess whether some capital injections granted by Denmark and Sweden to postal companies are in line with EU State aid rules <em>(PostNord / Post Danmark)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-06-13T22:00:00Z">14 June 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 335</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-90852 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission opens in-depth investigation into capital injections in favour of PostNord and Post Danmark* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether certain capital injections granted by Denmark and Sweden to PostNord and Post Danmark are in line (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2019/the-eu-commission-opens-an-in-depth-investigation-to-determine-whether-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation to determine whether the public financing model of the Fehmarn Belt fixed rail-road link is in line with EU State aid rules</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-06-13T22:00:00Z">14 June 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 285</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-90863 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission opens in-depth investigation into public financing of Fehmarn Belt fixed rail-road link* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to determine whether the public financing model of the Fehmarn Belt fixed rail-road link is in line with EU State aid (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2019/the-eu-commission-prohibits-a-merger-between-steel-suppliers-tata-steel" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission prohibits a merger between steel suppliers <em>(Tata Steel / ThyssenKrupp)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-06-10T22:00:00Z">11 June 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 603</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-90778 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission prohibits proposed merger between Tata Steel and ThyssenKrupp <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has prohibited the creation of a joint venture by Tata Steel and ThyssenKrupp under the EU Merger Regulation. The merger would have reduced competition and increased prices for different (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2019/the-eu-commission-opens-an-in-depth-investigation-into-lithuanian-electricity" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into a Lithuanian electricity strategic reserve measure <em>(AB Lietuvos Energija)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-06-02T22:00:00Z">3 June 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 384</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-90779 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission opens in-depth investigation into Lithuanian electricity strategic reserve measure* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether Lithuanian support to energy company AB Lietuvos Energija in the context of a strategic reserve measure may (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2019/the-eu-commission-carries-out-unannounced-inspections-in-the-grocery-retail" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission carries out unannounced inspections in the grocery retail sector in France</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-05-19T22:00:00Z">20 May 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 363</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-90650 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission confirms unannounced inspections in the grocery retail sector in France* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission can confirm that on 20 May 2019 its officials carried out unannounced inspections at the premises of companies active in the grocery retail sector in France. <br class='autobr' /> The Commission (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2019/the-eu-commission-fines-five-banks-for-participating-in-foreign-exchange-spot" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines five banks for participating in foreign exchange spot trading cartel <em>(Barclays / RBS / Citigroup / JPMorgan / MUFG)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-05-15T22:00:00Z">16 May 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 657</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-90617 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission fines Barclays, RBS, Citigroup, JPMorgan and MUFG €1.07 billion for participating in foreign exchange spot trading cartel* <br class='autobr' /> In two settlement decisions, the European Commission has fined five banks for taking part in two cartels in the Spot Foreign Exchange market for 11 (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2019/the-eu-commission-opens-investigation-into-an-insurance-association-in-ireland" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens investigation into an insurance association in Ireland to assess whether the conditions of access to its Insurance Link data pooling system may restrict competition <em>(Insurance Ireland)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-05-13T22:00:00Z">14 May 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 410</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-90616 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission opens investigation into Insurance Ireland data pooling system* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened a formal antitrust investigation into Insurance Ireland to assess whether the conditions of access to its Insurance Link data pooling system may restrict competition, in (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2019/the-eu-commission-fines-a-beer-company-abusing-its-dominant-position-through" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines a beer company abusing its dominant position through restrictions of cross-border sales <em>(AB InBev)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-05-12T22:00:00Z">13 May 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 515</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-90615 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission fines AB InBev €200 million for restricting cross-border sales of beer* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has fined AB InBev €200 409 000 for breaching EU antitrust rules. AB InBev, the world’s biggest beer company, has abused its dominant position on the Belgian beer market by (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2019/the-eu-commission-approves-provisionally-under-eu-state-aid-rules-the-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission provisionally approves under State aid rules the support granted by Slovakia to an electric utility company <em>(Slovenské Elektrárne)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-05-09T22:00:00Z">10 May 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 370</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-90613 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves provisional measure ensuring security of local electricity supply in Slovakia* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules the compensation granted by Slovakia to electric utility company Slovenské Elektrárne a.s. for temporarily supplying a (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2019/the-eu-commission-opens-an-in-depth-investigation-regarding-a-merger-in-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation regarding a merger in the audiovisual sector <em>(Telia / Bonnier Broadcasting)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-05-09T22:00:00Z">10 May 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 391</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-90614 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into Telia Company’s proposed acquisition of Bonnier Broadcasting* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess the proposed acquisition of Bonnier Broadcasting by Telia Company under the EU Merger Regulation. The (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2019/the-eu-commission-accepts-remedies-proposed-by-two-financial-services-companies" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission accepts remedies proposed by two financial services companies to cut inter-regional interchange fees <em>(Mastercard II / Visa)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-04-28T22:00:00Z">29 April 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 583</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-90383 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission accepts commitments by Mastercard and Visa to cut inter-regional interchange fees* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has made commitments offered by Mastercard and Visa legally binding under EU antitrust rules. The companies will significantly reduce (on average by around 40%) (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2019/the-eu-commission-approves-under-eu-state-aid-rules-support-for-production-of" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves under State aid rules a €385M support scheme for the production of electricity from renewable sources in Lithuania</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-04-22T22:00:00Z">23 April 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 344</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-90385 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €385 million support for production of electricity from renewable sources in Lithuania* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a scheme to support electricity production from renewable energy sources in Lithuania. The measure, open to all (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2019/the-eu-commission-approves-a-company-as-a-suitable-purchaser-of-several-steel" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a company as a suitable purchaser of several steel plants <em>(Liberty House Group / ArcelorMittal)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-04-16T22:00:00Z">17 April 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 376</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-90384 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission approves Liberty House Group purchase of ArcelorMittal’s divestment businesses* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, Liberty House Group as a suitable purchaser of several ArcelorMittal steel plants, sold under commitments made by (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2019/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-in-the-market-of-speed" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger, subject to remedies, in the market of speed refrigeration compressors <em>(Nidec / Embraco)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-04-11T22:00:00Z">12 April 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 253</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-90386 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission approves Nidec’s acquisition of Embraco, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition by Nidec of Embraco, Whirlpool’s refrigeration compressor business. The approval is conditional on compliance with (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2019/the-eu-commission-fines-a-multinational-conglomerate-company-for-providing" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines a multinational conglomerate company for providing incorrect information during the assessment of its merger <em>(General Electric)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-04-07T22:00:00Z">8 April 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 384</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-90272 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission fines General Electric €52 million for providing incorrect information in LM Wind takeover* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has fined General Electric €52 million for providing incorrect information during the Commission’s investigation under the EU Merger Regulation of GE’s (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2019/the-eu-commission-sends-statements-of-objections-to-an-american-video-game" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission sends statements of objections to an American video game developer and five videogame publishers for “geo-blocking” of PC video games <em>(Valve / Focus Home / Koch Media / ZeniMax / Bandai Namco / Capcom)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-04-04T22:00:00Z">5 April 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 258</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-90387 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission sends Statements of Objections to Valve and five videogame publishers on “geo-blocking” of PC video games* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has informed Valve, owner of the “Steam” video game distribution platform, and five videogame publishers, of its preliminary view that the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2019/the-eu-commission-sends-statements-of-objections-to-three-car-manufacturers-for" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission sends statements of objections to 3 car manufacturers for restricting competition on emission cleaning technology <em>(BMW / Daimler / VW)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-04-04T22:00:00Z">5 April 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 338</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-90388 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission sends Statement of Objections to BMW, Daimler and VW for restricting competition on emission cleaning technology* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has informed BMW, Daimler and VW (Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche) of its preliminary view that they have breached EU antitrust rules from (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2019/the-eu-commission-fines-a-multinational-company-selling-football-apparel-and" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission imposes a fine totaling €12.5 million on a multinational company selling football apparel and footwear for restricting cross-border sales of its merchandise <em>(Nike)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-03-24T23:00:00Z">25 March 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 472</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-89847 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission fines Nike €12.5 million for restricting cross-border sales of merchandising products* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has fined Nike €12.5 million for banning traders from selling licensed merchandise to other countries within the EEA. This restriction concerned merchandising (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2019/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-in-the-market-of" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger subject to remedies in the market of distribution of agricultural machinery <em>(Agro / Konekesko Baltic)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-03-24T23:00:00Z">25 March 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 325</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-89849 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission approves Danish Agro’s acquisition of Konekesko’s Baltic and Finnish agrimachinery businesses, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition by Danish Agro of Konekesko’s agricultural machinery distribution (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2019/the-eu-commission-opens-an-in-depth-investigation-concerning-a-merger-in-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation concerning a merger in the market of supply of various semi-finished aluminium products <em>(Novelis / Aleris)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-03-24T23:00:00Z">25 March 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 266</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-89851 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into Novelis’ proposed acquisition of Aleris* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess the proposed acquisition of Aleris by Novelis under the EU Merger Regulation. The Commission is concerned that the proposed (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2019/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-in-the-markets-of" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger subject to remedies in the markets of insurance broking services <em>(JLT / MMC)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-03-21T23:00:00Z">22 March 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 366</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-89846 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission approves acquisition of Jardine Lloyd Thompson by Marsh & McLennan Companies, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of Jardine Lloyd Thompson (“JLT”) by Marsh & McLennan Companies (“MMC”). The (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2019/the-eu-commission-imposes-a-fine-of-eur-1-49-billion-on-a-search-engine-company-en" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission imposes a fine of € 1.49 billion on a search engine company for abusing its dominant position by imposing restrictive clauses in contracts with third-party websites <em>(Google AdSense)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-03-19T23:00:00Z">20 March 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 730</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-89800 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission fines Google €1.49 billion for abusive practices in online advertising* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has fined Google €1.49 billion for breaching EU antitrust rules. Google has abused its market dominance by imposing a number of restrictive clauses in contracts with (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2019/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-in-the-aerospace" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger subject to remedies in the aerospace equipment industry <em>(Spirit / Asco)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-03-19T23:00:00Z">20 March 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 395</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-89845 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission approves acquisition of Asco by Spirit, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of Asco by Spirit. Both companies are active in the aerospace equipment industry worldwide. The approval is conditional on (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2019/the-eu-commission-opens-an-in-depth-investigation-concerning-a-merger-in-retail" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation concerning a merger in retail markets for electricity and gas <em>(E.ON / Innogy)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-03-06T23:00:00Z">7 March 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 558</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-89654 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into E.ON’s proposed acquisition of Innogy* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess the proposed acquisition of Innogy by E.ON under the EU Merger Regulation. The Commission has concerns that the proposed (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2019/the-eu-commission-accepts-remedies-proposed-by-entertainment-companies-ending" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission accepts remedies proposed by entertainment companies ending competition concerns in the pay-TV services market <em>(Disney / NBC Universal / Sony Pictures / Warner Bros / Sky)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-03-06T23:00:00Z">7 March 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 647</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-89659 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission accepts commitments by Disney, NBCUniversal, Sony Pictures, Warner Bros. and Sky on cross-border pay-TV services* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has made commitments offered by Disney, NBCUniversal, Sony Pictures, Warner Bros. and Sky legally binding under EU antitrust rules. (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2019/the-eu-commission-fines-car-safety-equipment-suppliers-for-illegal-information" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines car safety equipment suppliers € 368 million in cartel settlement for illegal information exchanges <em>(Takata / Autoliv / TRW)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-03-04T23:00:00Z">5 March 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 832</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-89661 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission fines car safety equipment suppliers € 368 million in cartel settlement* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has fined Autoliv and TRW a total of € 368 277 000 for breaching EU antitrust rules. Takata was not fined as it revealed the cartels to the Commission. <br class='autobr' /> The companies took (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2019/the-eu-commission-opens-an-in-depth-investigation-to-assess-whether-danish-and" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation to assess whether Danish and Swedish public support for a fixed rail-road link is in line with EU State aid rules <em>(HH Ferries)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-02-27T23:00:00Z">28 February 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 352</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-89670 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission opens in-depth investigation into public financing of Øresund fixed rail-road link* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether Danish and Swedish public support for the Øresund fixed rail-road link is in line with EU State aid rules. (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2019/the-eu-commission-approves-under-state-aid-rules-support-for-4-floating-en" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves under State aid rules support for 4 floating demonstration offshore wind farms in France</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-02-24T23:00:00Z">25 February 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 340</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-89672 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves support for four floating demonstration offshore wind farms in France* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found four French projects promoting electricity generation from renewable wind energy sources to be in line with EU State aid rules. The measures will further (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2019/the-eu-commission-sends-a-statement-of-objections-to-a-telecommunications" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission sends a Statement of Objections to a telecommunications company over an alleged breach of merger clearance commitments <em>(Telefónica Deutschland)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-02-21T23:00:00Z">22 February 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 398</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-89534 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission alleges Telefónica breached commitments given to secure clearance of E-Plus acquisition* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has sent a Statement of Objections to Telefónica Deutschland alleging the company breached commitments it offered to secure the Commission’s approval under the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2019/the-eu-commission-carries-out-unannounced-inspections-in-the-farmed-atlantic" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission carries out unannounced inspections in the farmed Atlantic salmon sector</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-02-18T23:00:00Z">19 February 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 679</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-89348 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission confirms unannounced inspections in the farmed Atlantic salmon sector* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission can confirm that on 19 February 2019 its officials carried out unannounced inspections in several Member States at the premises of several companies in the sector of farmed (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2019/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-in-the-aquaculture-sector" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger subject to remedies in the aquaculture sector <em>(Amerra and Mubadala / Andromeda / Nireus and Selonda)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-02-14T23:00:00Z">15 February 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 503</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-89349 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission approves the acquisition of joint control of Andromeda, Nireus and Selonda by Amerra and Mubadala, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of joint control over Andromeda, Nireus and Selonda, all active in (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2019/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-in-the-flexible-packaging" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger subject to remedies in the flexible packaging for medical use and food products sectors <em>(Amcor / Bemis)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-02-10T23:00:00Z">11 February 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 527</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-89350 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission approves merger between Amcor and Bemis, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the merger between Amcor and Bemis. Both companies manufacture flexible packaging products worldwide. The approval is conditional on the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2019/the-eu-commission-prohibits-a-merger-in-the-railway-signaling-systems-market-en" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission prohibits a merger in the railway signalling systems market and the very high-speed trains sector <em>(Siemens / Alstom)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-02-05T23:00:00Z">6 February 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 789</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-89220 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission prohibits Siemens’ proposed acquisition of Alstom* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has prohibited Siemens’ proposed acquisition of Alstom under the EU Merger Regulation. The merger would have harmed competition in markets for railway signalling systems and very high-speed trains. (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2019/the-eu-commission-prohibits-a-merger-in-the-rolled-copper-products-market" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission prohibits a merger in the rolled copper products market <em>(Wieland / Aurubis / Schwermetall)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-02-05T23:00:00Z">6 February 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 629</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-89227 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission prohibits Wieland’s proposed acquisition of Aurubis Rolled Products and Schwermetall* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has prohibited, under the EU Merger Regulation, Wieland’s proposed acquisition of Aurubis Rolled Products and Aurubis’ stake in Schwermetall. <br class='autobr' /> It had serious (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/january-2019/the-eu-commission-issues-a-report-on-competition-enforcement-in-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission issues a report on competition enforcement in the pharmaceutical sector covering the years 2009-2017</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-01-27T23:00:00Z">28 January 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 794</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-89035 introduction entry-content"> <p>Report on Competition enforcement in the pharmaceutical sector (2009-2017)* <br class='autobr' /> On 28 January 2019, the European Commission adopted the Report ‘European competition authorities working together for affordable and innovative medicines’ on competition enforcement in the pharmaceutical sector. <br class='autobr' /> The (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/january-2019/the-eu-commission-approves-a-polish-investment-aid-to-an-electric-vehicles" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a Polish investment aid to an electric vehicles batteries plant <em>(LG Chem)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-01-27T23:00:00Z">28 January 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 482</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-89111 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €36 million Polish investment aid to LG Chem’s electric vehicles batteries plant* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found Poland’s €36 million investment aid to chemical company LG Chem for a new electric vehicle batteries plant in the Dolnoślaskie region to be in line (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/january-2019/the-eu-commission-fines-a-credit-card-company-for-obstructing-merchants-access" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines a credit card company for obstructing merchants’ access to cross-border card payment services <em>(Mastercard II)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-01-21T23:00:00Z">22 January 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 690</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-88893 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission fines Mastercard €570 million for obstructing merchants’ access to cross-border card payment services* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has fined the card scheme Mastercard €570 566 000 for limiting the possibility for merchants to benefit from better conditions offered by banks (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/january-2019/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-in-the-nylon-industry" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger subject to remedies in the nylon industry <em>(BASF / Solvay)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-01-17T23:00:00Z">18 January 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 455</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-88863 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission approves BASF’s acquisition of Solvay’s nylon business, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of Solvay’s nylon business by BASF. The approval is conditional on the divestiture of a remedy (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/january-2019/the-eu-commission-opens-an-in-depth-investigation-into-tax-treatment-of-an" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the tax treatment of an US multinational company in the Netherlands <em>(Nike)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-01-09T23:00:00Z">10 January 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 422</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-88864 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission opens in-depth investigation into tax treatment of Nike in the Netherlands* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to examine whether tax rulings granted by the Netherlands to Nike may have given the company an unfair advantage over its competitors, (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/january-2019/the-eu-commission-launches-an-evaluation-of-several-sets-of-state-aid-rules-en" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission launches an evaluation of several sets of State aid rules that expire in 2020 and plans to extend them for two more years</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2019-01-06T23:00:00Z">7 January 2019</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 515</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-88894 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission to prolong EU State aid rules and launch evaluation* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission plans to prolong for two years seven sets of State aid rules, otherwise expiring in 2020. The Commission has also launched today an evaluation of those rules and of other State aid rules to (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2018/the-eu-commission-sends-a-statement-of-objection-to-four-banks-accused-of" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission sends a statement of objection to four banks accused of collusion in the bond trading market</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-12-19T23:00:00Z">20 December 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 392</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-88865 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission sends Statement of Objections in US Dollar supra-sovereign, sovereign and agency bond trading cartel* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has informed four banks of its preliminary view that they have breached EU antitrust rules by colluding, in periods from 2009 to 2015, to distort (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2018/the-eu-commission-finds-that-gibraltar-s-tax-rulings-favouring-multinational" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission finds that Gibraltar’s tax rulings favoring multinational companies are illegal under EU State aid rules</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-12-18T23:00:00Z">19 December 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 292</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-88862 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission concludes Gibraltar gave around €100 million of illegal tax advantages to multinational companies* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found that Gibraltar’s corporate tax exemption regime for interest and royalties, as well as five tax rulings, are illegal under EU State aid (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2018/the-eu-commission-approves-plan-by-france-germany-italy-and-the-uk-to-give" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves plan by France, Germany, Italy and the UK to give public support to joint research and innovation project in microelectronics </a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-12-17T23:00:00Z">18 December 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 164</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-88859 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves plan by France, Germany, Italy and the UK to give €1.75 billion public support to joint research and innovation project in microelectronics* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found that an integrated project jointly notified by France, Germany, Italy and the UK for (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2018/the-eu-commission-approves-under-eu-state-aid-rules-reductions-in-renewable" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves under EU State aid rules reductions in renewable electricity and cogeneration surcharges for energy-intensive companies in Greece</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-12-17T23:00:00Z">18 December 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 143</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-88860 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves reductions in renewable electricity and cogeneration surcharges for energy-intensive companies in Greece* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, reductions granted to energy-intensive companies on a surcharge to finance support for (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2018/the-eu-commission-approves-under-eu-state-aid-rules-a-bavarian-project-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves under EU State aid rules a Bavarian project to deploy very high capacity networks in six municipalities <em>(Bavarian)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-12-17T23:00:00Z">18 December 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 153</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-88861 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves Bavarian project for Gigabit broadband networks* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules a Bavarian project to deploy very high capacity networks in six municipalities. The aid will bring very fast broadband to customers in areas where the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2018/the-eu-commission-fines-a-gas-supply-company-and-its-subsidiaries-for-blocking" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission imposes a fine totalling €77M on a gas supply company and its subsidiaries for blocking access to key natural gas infrastructure in Bulgaria <em>(BEH)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-12-16T23:00:00Z">17 December 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 655</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-88686 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission fines BEH Group € 77 million for blocking access to key natural gas infrastructure in Bulgaria* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has fined Bulgarian Energy Holding (BEH), its gas supply subsidiary Bulgargaz and its gas infrastructure subsidiary Bulgartransgaz (the BEH group) €77 (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2018/the-eu-commission-fines-a-clothing-brand-and-retailer-for-anticompetitive" rel="bookmark"> The EU Commission fines a clothing brand and retailer €40M for anticompetitive agreements to block cross-border sales <em>(Guess)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-12-16T23:00:00Z">17 December 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 521</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-88742 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission fines Guess €40 million for anticompetitive agreements to block cross-border sales* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission today fined the clothing company Guess €39 821 000 for restricting retailers from online advertising and selling cross-border to consumers in other Member States (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2018/the-eu-commission-finds-that-a-romanian-petrochemical-company-received-around" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission finds that a Romanian petrochemical company received around €335 million of incompatible aid <em>(Oltchim)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-12-16T23:00:00Z">17 December 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 237</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-88743 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Romania needs to recover incompatible aid from petrochemical company Oltchim* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found that Romanian petrochemical company Oltchim received around €335 million of incompatible aid from Romania, since the company’s failed privatisation in September 2012. (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2018/the-eu-commission-authorizes-greece-under-eu-state-aid-rules-to-extend-by-20" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission authorizes Greece under State aid rules to extend by 20 years concession for the operation of a national airport <em>(Athens International Airport)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-12-11T23:00:00Z">12 December 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 258</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-88741 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission finds no aid in €1.1 billion extension of Athens International Airport concession* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has authorised Greece, under EU State aid rules, to extend by 20 years the concession granted to AIA to operate Athens International Airport. The fee AIA will pay (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2018/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-in-the-market-of" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger subject to remedies in the market of batteries <em>(Spectrum Brand / Energizer)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-12-10T23:00:00Z">11 December 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 282</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-88737 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission approves acquisition of Spectrum Brands’ batteries and portable lighting business by Energizer, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the acquisition of Spectrum Brands’ batteries and portable lighting business by (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2018/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-in-the-market-of-88738" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger subject to remedies in the market of industrial lubricants <em>(Quaker / Houghton)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-12-10T23:00:00Z">11 December 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 270</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-88738 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission approves acquisition of Houghton by Quaker, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of Houghton by Quaker, both producers of industrial lubricants. The decision is conditional on the divestment of (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2018/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-in-the-data-security" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger subject to remedies in the data security solutions market <em>(Gemalto / Thales)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-12-10T23:00:00Z">11 December 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 323</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-88739 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission approves acquisition of Gemalto by Thales, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of Gemalto by Thales. The approval is conditional on the divestment of Thales’ general purpose hardware security (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2018/the-eu-commission-opens-an-in-depth-investigation-to-assess-a-merger-in" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation to assess a merger in the telecoms and TV services market <em>(Liberty Global / Vodafone)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-12-10T23:00:00Z">11 December 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 262</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-88740 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into proposed acquisition by Vodafone of Liberty Global’s business in Czechia, Germany, Hungary and Romania* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess Vodafone’s proposed acquisition of Liberty Global’s business in (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2018/the-eu-commission-approves-under-eu-state-aid-rules-a-measure-to-promote-shift" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves under EU State aid rules a measure to promote the shift of freight transport from road to rail in Germany <em>(BEH)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-12-09T23:00:00Z">10 December 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 286</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-88736 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €350 million per year in public funding to promote shift of freight transport from road to rail in Germany* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules a German aid scheme to promote the shift of freight traffic from road to rail. The scheme (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2018/the-eu-commission-imposes-binding-remedies-on-a-germand-grid-operator-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission imposes binding remedies on a German grid operator to increase electricity trading <em>(TenneT)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-12-06T23:00:00Z">7 December 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 387</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-88683 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission imposes binding obligations on TenneT to increase electricity trading capacity between Denmark and Germany* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has adopted a decision rendering legally binding commitments offered by German grid operator TenneT to significantly increase cross-border (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2018/the-eu-commission-decides-to-refer-romania-to-the-eu-court-of-justice-for" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission decides to refer Romania to the EU Court of Justice for failing to fully recover illegal State aid <em>(Viorel / Ioan Micula)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-12-06T23:00:00Z">7 December 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 267</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-88684 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission refers Romania to Court for failure to recover illegal aid worth up to €92 million* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has decided to refer Romania to the European Court of Justice for failing to fully recover illegal State aid worth up to €92 million from Viorel and Ioan Micula and (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2018/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-in-the-ceilings" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger subject to remedies in the ceilings manufacturing market <em>(Armstrong / Knauf)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-12-06T23:00:00Z">7 December 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 291</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-88685 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission approves acquisition of Armstrong’s ceilings business outside the Americas by Knauf, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has conditionally approved under the EU Merger Regulation the acquisition of Armstrong World Industries’ ceilings business outside the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2018/the-eu-commission-invites-interested-parties-to-comment-on-the-commitments" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission invites interested parties to comment on the commitments offered by two credit card companies to address competition concerns relating to inter-regional interchange fees for card payment transactions <em>(Mastercard II / Visa)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-12-04T23:00:00Z">5 December 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 236</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-88980 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission seeks feedback on commitments offered by Visa and Mastercard on inter-regional interchange fees* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission is inviting comments from interested parties on commitments offered separately by Visa and Mastercard to address competition concerns relating to (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2018/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-in-the-market-for-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger subject to remedies in the market for the manufacture and supply of wood pulp <em>(Fibria / Suzano)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-11-28T23:00:00Z">29 November 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 351</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-88681 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission approves acquisition of Fibria by Suzano, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the acquisition of Fibria by Suzano, both active in the production and supply of wood pulp from eucalyptus trees. The decision is conditional (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2018/the-eu-commission-opens-in-depth-investigation-regarding-a-merger-in-the-nickel" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens in-depth investigation regarding a merger in the nickel alloy industry <em>(VDM / Aperam)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-11-28T23:00:00Z">29 November 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 362</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-88682 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into proposed acquisition of VDM by Aperam in nickel alloy industry* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess the proposed acquisition of VDM by Aperam under the EU Merger Regulation. At this stage, the Commission (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2018/the-eu-commission-approves-under-eu-state-aid-rules-a-measure-to-support-88680" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves under State aid rules a measure to support innovative solar power installations in France</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-11-26T23:00:00Z">27 November 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 382</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-88680 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €600 million in public support for innovative solar power installations in France* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules a measure to support innovative installations for electricity production from solar energy. The measure will further (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2018/the-eu-commission-approves-aid-free-privatisation-of-a-german-bank-hsh-nordbank" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves aid-free privatisation of a German bank <em>(HSH Nordbank)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-11-25T23:00:00Z">26 November 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 335</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-88679 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves aid-free privatisation of German HSH Nordbank* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved the sale of HSH Nordbank by the German Länder of Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein to private investors, after finding the sale was carried out through an open, competitive and (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2018/the-eu-commission-opens-a-formal-investigation-to-assess-whether-agreements" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens a formal investigation to assess whether agreements between booking system providers and airlines and travel agents restrict competition <em>(Amadeus / Sabre)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-11-22T23:00:00Z">23 November 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 442</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-88655 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission opens investigation into airline ticket distribution services* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened a formal investigation to assess whether agreements between booking system providers Amadeus and Sabre on the one hand, and airlines and travel agents on the other, may (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2018/the-eu-commission-finds-no-aid-given-to-container-terminal-operators-in-belgium" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission finds no aid given to container terminal operators in Belgium’s Port of Antwerp <em>(PSA Antwerp / Antwerp Gateway)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-11-22T23:00:00Z">23 November 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 310</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-88656 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission finds no aid given to container terminal operators in Belgium’s Port of Antwerp* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has concluded that reductions in compensation payments granted by the state-owned Port of Antwerp to two container terminal operators were granted on market terms and (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2018/the-eu-commission-approves-under-eu-state-aid-rules-a-measure-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves under EU State aid rules a measure to support greener buses in Germany</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-11-13T23:00:00Z">14 November 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 199</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-88653 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €107 million public support for greener buses in Germany* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found German plans to support the retrofitting of diesel buses used for public transport to be in line with EU State aid rules. The measure should contribute to reducing (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2018/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-in-the-markets-for" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger subject to remedies in the markets for corrugated case materials, sheets, and cases <em>(Europac / DS Smith)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-11-13T23:00:00Z">14 November 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 290</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-88654 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission approves acquisition of Europac by DS Smith, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the acquisition of Europac by DS Smith, both manufacturers of paper and packaging products. The decision is conditional on the divestment (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2018/the-eu-commission-launches-a-market-test-concerning-the-commitments-proposed-by" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission launches a market test concerning the commitments proposed by a major film studio in its pay-tv investigation <em>(Disney)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-11-08T23:00:00Z">9 November 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 202</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-88652 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission seeks feedback on commitments offered by Disney in pay-TV investigation* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission is inviting comments from interested parties on commitments offered by Disney to address competition concerns relating to contractual clauses preventing the cross-border (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2018/the-eu-commission-finds-that-an-energy-producer-received-around-eur60-million" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission finds that an energy producer received approximately €60 million of incompatible State aid from Romania <em>(CE Hunedoara)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-11-07T23:00:00Z">8 November 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 316</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-88650 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Romania needs to recover around €60 million of incompatible aid from energy producer CE Hunedoara* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found that energy producer Complexul Energetic Hunedoara (CE Hunedoara) received around €60 million of incompatible State aid from Romania through four (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2018/the-eu-commission-approves-under-eu-state-aid-rules-a-bulgarian-and-greek-plan" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves under EU State aid rules a Bulgarian and Greek plan for the construction of a natural gas interconnector</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-11-07T23:00:00Z">8 November 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 282</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-88651 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves public support for natural gas interconnector between Greece and Bulgaria* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found Bulgarian and Greek plans to support the construction and operation of a natural gas interconnector to be in line with EU State aid rules. The project (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2018/the-eu-commission-clears-the-creation-of-six-joint-ventures-in-the-automobile-en" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears the creation of six joint ventures in the automobile sector, subject to remedies <em>(Daimler / BMW)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-11-06T23:00:00Z">7 November 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 497</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-88649 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission clears the creation of six joint ventures by Daimler and BMW, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the creation of six joint ventures by Daimler and BMW, subject to conditions. <br class='autobr' /> Daimler and BMW, both active in car (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2018/the-eu-commission-conditionally-approves-the-creation-of-six-joint-ventures-in" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission conditionally approves the creation of six joint ventures in the market for car sharing services <em>(Daimler / BMW)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-11-06T23:00:00Z">7 November 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 6</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-114440 introduction entry-content"> <p>SHARING is CAR-ing* <br class='autobr' /> Stephan Simon, Kathlynn Hinnekens, Nicolas Listl, and Andrea Usai <br class='autobr' /> Introduction <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation, subject to conditions, the creation of six joint ventures by Daimler and BMW, both car manufacturers (“Original Equipment (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2018/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-in-the-markets-of" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger, subject to remedies, in the markets of production and distribution of films for release in movie theaters and distribution of content for home entertainment and licensing of films and other TV content <em>(Fox / Disney)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-11-05T23:00:00Z">6 November 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 336</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-88648 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission approves Disney’s acquisition of parts of Fox, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of parts of Fox by Disney, both US based global media companies. The decision is conditional on full (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2018/the-eu-commission-opens-an-in-depth-investigation-related-to-a-merger-on-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation related to a merger on the steel supply market <em>(ThyssenKrupp / Tata Steel)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-10-29T23:00:00Z">30 October 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 523</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-88093 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into new joint venture proposed by steel suppliers Tata Steel and ThyssenKrupp* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess the proposed creation of a joint venture by Tata Steel and ThyssenKrupp, under the EU Merger (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2018/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-in-the-market-of-dietetic" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger subject to remedies in the market of dietetic pet food sold by veterinarians <em>(Mars / AniCura)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-10-28T23:00:00Z">29 October 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 638</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-88092 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission approves Mars’ acquisition of AniCura, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of AniCura, a veterinary clinic chain, by Mars, a supplier of pet food, including dietetic pet food. The approval is (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2018/the-eu-commission-issues-a-report-on-application-of-competition-rules-in-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission issues a report on the application of competition rules in the agricultural sector</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-10-25T22:00:00Z">26 October 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 749</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-88065 introduction entry-content"> <p>Competition/Agriculture: Commission publishes report on application of competition rules in the agricultural sector* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has published the first report on the application of competition rules in the agricultural sector. The report shows that the work of European competition (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2018/the-eu-commission-opens-an-in-depth-investigation-into-measures-in-favour-of-an" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into measures in favour of an airline company in Germany <em>(Ryanair)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-10-25T22:00:00Z">26 October 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 512</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-88066 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission opens in-depth investigation into measures in favour of Ryanair at Frankfurt-Hahn airport in Germany* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether measures in favour of Ryanair at the German airport of Frankfurt-Hahn are in line with (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2018/the-eu-commission-approves-under-eu-state-aid-rules-a-measure-to-support" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves under EU State aid rules a measure to support electricity production from renewable sources in France</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-10-21T22:00:00Z">22 October 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 348</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-88064 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €200 million in public support for renewable energy for self-suppliers of electricity in France* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules a measure to support electricity production from renewable sources for self-consumption in France until (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2018/the-eu-commission-approves-under-eu-state-aid-rules-a-eur306-million-aid-for" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves under EU State aid rules a €306 million aid for the construction of a section of motorway in Greece</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-10-18T22:00:00Z">19 October 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 360</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-88062 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €306 million in Greek public funding for the construction of southern section of E65 motorway* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules Greek public funding of €306 million for the construction of the southern section of the Central Greece (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2018/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-in-the-market-of-software-development-en" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger in the market of software development <em>(Microsoft / Github)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-10-18T22:00:00Z">19 October 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 743</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-88063 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission approves acquisition of GitHub by Microsoft* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of GitHub by Microsoft. The Commission concluded that effective competition in the relevant markets would continue and Microsoft would (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2018/the-eu-commission-approves-under-eu-state-aid-rules-the-extension-of-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves under EU State aid rules the extension of the existing Danish tonnage tax scheme to additional types of vessels</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-10-11T22:00:00Z">12 October 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 404</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-88061 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves extension of Danish tonnage tax scheme to new types of vessels* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules the extension of the existing Danish tonnage tax scheme to additional types of vessels. This will encourage ship registration in Europe (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2018/the-eu-commission-approves-under-eu-state-aid-rules-a-eur125-million-investment" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves under EU State Aid Rules a €125 million investment aid of Slovakia to an automotive company <em>(Jaguar Land Rover)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-10-03T22:00:00Z">4 October 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 406</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-88060 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves Slovakia’s €125 million investment aid to Jaguar Land Rover* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has concluded that Slovakia’s €125 million investment aid to Jaguar Land Rover is in line with EU State aid rules. The aid will contribute to the development of the region of (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2018/the-eu-commission-approves-under-eu-state-aid-rules-a-eur45-million-investment" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves under EU State Aid rules a €45 million investment aid of Hungary to a chemical company <em>(BorsodChem)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-09-27T22:00:00Z">28 September 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 505</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-87989 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves Hungary’s €45 million investment aid to BorsodChem* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found Hungary’s €45 million investment aid to chemical company BorsodChem Zrt to be in line with EU State aid rules. <br class='autobr' /> The aid will contribute to the development of the region of (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2018/the-eu-commission-invites-stakeholders-comments-on-the-legal-framework" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission invites stakeholders to comment on the legal framework exempting liner shipping consortia from EU antitrust rules</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-09-26T22:00:00Z">27 September 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 592</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-87991 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission invites comments on future regime for liner shipping consortia* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission is inviting comments on the legal framework exempting liner shipping consortia from EU antitrust rules that prohibit anticompetitive agreements between companies, known as the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2018/the-eu-commission-approves-a-eur3-5-billion-aid-of-the-belgian-government-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a €3.5B Belgian aid to three offshore windfarms under State aid rules <em>(Mermaid / Seastar / Northwester2)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-09-26T22:00:00Z">27 September 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 571</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-87992 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €3.5 billion support to three offshore windfarms in Belgium* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found Belgian plans to support three offshore windfarm projects to be in line with EU State aid rules. The measure will further EU energy and climate goals without unduly (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2018/the-eu-commission-sends-a-statement-of-objections-to-a-railway-company-for" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission sends a statement of objections to a railway company for obstruction during an inspection <em>(ZSSK)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-09-24T22:00:00Z">25 September 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 666</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-87990 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission sends Statement of Objections to Slovak rail company ZSSK for obstruction during inspection* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has informed Slovak rail company ZSSK of its preliminary view that the company obstructed a Commission inspection by giving incorrect information and (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2018/the-eu-commission-finds-that-the-non-taxation-of-certain-profits-of-a-fast-food" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission finds that the non-taxation of certain profits of a fast-food company in Luxembourg is in line with the EU State aid rules <em>(McDonald’s)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-09-18T22:00:00Z">19 September 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 519</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-87988 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission investigation did not find that Luxembourg gave selective tax treatment to McDonald’s* <br class='autobr' /> The Commission has found that the non-taxation of certain McDonald’s profits in Luxembourg did not lead to illegal State aid, as it is in line with national tax laws and the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2018/the-eu-commission-opens-an-investigation-on-possible-collusion-between" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an investigation on possible collusion between automobile constructors on clean emission technology market <em>(BMW / Daimler / VW)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-09-17T22:00:00Z">18 September 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 477</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-87987 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission opens formal investigation into possible collusion between BMW, Daimler and the VW group on clean emission technology* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether BMW, Daimler and VW (Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche) colluded, in breach of EU (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2018/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-in-the-market-of-music-recognition-for" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger in the market of music recognition for smartphones, tablets and PCs <em>(Apple / Shazam)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-09-05T22:00:00Z">6 September 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 858</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-87933 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission clears Apple’s acquisition of Shazam* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of Shazam by Apple. The Commission concluded that the merger would not adversely affect competition in the European Economic Area or any (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2018/praxair-linde-economics-of-an-effective-remedy-design" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission conditionally clears a merger between two large international groups active in the supply of a wide range of gases <em>(Praxair / Linde)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-08-19T22:00:00Z">20 August 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 1</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-114437 introduction entry-content"> <p>Praxair/Linde – Economics of an effective remedy design* <br class='autobr' /> Introduction <br class='autobr' /> On 20 August 2018, following an in-depth investigation, the Commission cleared the merger between Praxair and Linde, subject to remedies. Praxair and Linde are two large international groups active in the supply of a wide (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2018/the-eu-commission-approves-under-eu-state-aid-rules-three-support-measures-for" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves under State aid rules three support measures for renewable energy in Denmark</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-08-16T22:00:00Z">17 August 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 437</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-87770 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves three support measures for renewable energy in Denmark* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules three schemes to support electricity production from wind and solar in Denmark in 2018 and 2019. <br class='autobr' /> Denmark has a goal of supplying 50% of its (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2018/the-eu-commission-approves-a-slovenian-aid-in-the-banking-sector-nova" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a Slovenian aid in the banking sector <em>(Nova Ljubljanska Banka)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-08-09T22:00:00Z">10 August 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 483</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-87771 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves new Slovenian commitment package for Nova Ljubljanska Banka* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has concluded that Slovenia’s aid for Nova Ljubljanska Banka (NLB) remains compatible with EU State aid rules on the basis of a new commitment package submitted by the Slovenian (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2018/the-eu-commission-approves-most-of-a-french-aid-granted-to-electricity" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves most of a French aid granted to electricity-intensive companies but asks France to recover part of the aid</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-07-30T22:00:00Z">31 July 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 304</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-87772 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves most of the electricity contribution reductions granted to electricity-intensive companies in France in 2003-15 and asks France to recover part of the reductions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved most of the electricity contribution reductions granted to (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2018/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-in-the-fresh-produce" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger subject to remedies in the fresh produce distribution market <em>(Total Produce / Dole)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-07-29T22:00:00Z">30 July 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 395</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-87769 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission approves Total Produce’s acquisition of Dole, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the acquisition by Total Produce of joint control over Dole. Both companies supply bagged salads, bananas and other fresh fruit and (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2018/the-eu-commission-approves-a-german-aid-to-promote-energy-efficiency-in-rail" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves German aid to promote energy efficiency in rail transport</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-07-26T22:00:00Z">27 July 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 296</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-87773 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €500 million in German public funding to promote energy efficiency in rail transport* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules a German scheme to support railway companies that invest in energy efficiency technologies. The measure will (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2018/the-eu-commission-approves-a-french-aid-for-a-tidal-energy-demonstration-plant" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a French aid for a tidal energy demonstration plant <em>(Raz Blanchard)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-07-25T22:00:00Z">26 July 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 149</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-87774 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves French support for tidal energy demonstration plant Raz Blanchard* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found a French project promoting electricity generation from tidal energy to be in line with EU State aid rules. The measure will contribute further the EU’s energy and (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2018/the-eu-commission-fines-four-consumer-electronics-manufacturers-for-fixing" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines 4 consumer electronics manufacturers for fixing online resale prices <em>(Asus / Denon & Marantz / Philips...)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-07-23T22:00:00Z">24 July 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 909</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-87448 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission fines four consumer electronics manufacturers for fixing online resale prices* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission today fined, in four separate decisions, consumer electronics manufacturers Asus, Denon & Marantz, Philips and Pioneer for imposing fixed or minimum resale prices on (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2018/the-eu-commission-opens-an-in-depth-investigation-to-assess-a-merger-in-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation to assess a merger in the market of the supply of rolled copper products and sanitary copper tubes <em>(MKM /KME)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-07-22T22:00:00Z">23 July 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 408</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-87457 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into KME’s proposed acquisition of competing copper products supplier MKM* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess the proposed acquisition of MKM by KME, under the EU Merger Regulation. The Commission is concerned (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2018/the-eu-commission-opens-an-in-depth-investigation-to-assess-a-merger-in-the-87458" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation to assess a merger in the hardware security modules market <em>(Gemalto / Thales)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-07-22T22:00:00Z">23 July 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 434</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-87458 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into proposed acquisition of Gemalto by Thales* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess the proposed acquisition of Gemalto by Thales under the EU Merger Regulation. The Commission is concerned that the merger (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2018/the-eu-commission-fines-a-multinational-technology-company-for-abuse-of-87420" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines a multinational technology company for abuse of dominance by imposing illegal restrictions on device manufacturers and mobile network operators <em>(Google Android)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-07-17T22:00:00Z">18 July 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 757</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-87420 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission fines Google €4.34 billion for illegal practices regarding Android mobile devices to strengthen dominance of Google’s search engine* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has fined Google €4.34 billion for breaching EU antitrust rules. Since 2011, Google has imposed illegal (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2018/the-eu-commission-opens-an-in-depth-investigation-to-assess-a-proposed-merger" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation to assess a proposed merger in the rail sector <em>(Siemens / Alstom)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-07-12T22:00:00Z">13 July 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 511</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-87418 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into Siemens proposed acquisition of Alstom* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess the proposed acquisition of Alstom by Siemens, under the EU Merger Regulation. The Commission is concerned that the merger may (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2018/the-eu-commission-approves-public-funding-for-five-ferry-connections-between" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission confirms public funding for five ferry connections between Croatian islands and the mainland in line with EU State aid rules</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-07-11T22:00:00Z">12 July 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 287</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-87380 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves public funding for five ferry connections between Croatian islands and mainland* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found Croatian plans to grant HRK 250 million (€34 million) to ensure regular ferry connections on five routes between Croatian islands and the mainland (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2018/the-eu-commission-imposes-to-spain-to-recover-around-eur167-million" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission imposes to Spain to recover around €167 million corresponding to illegal tax benefits granted to a postal operator <em>(Correos)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-07-09T22:00:00Z">10 July 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 96</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-87379 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Spain needs to recover around €167 million of incompatible aid from postal operator Correos* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found that Correos, the publicly-owned Spanish postal operator, was overcompensated for the delivery of its universal postal service obligation between 2004 and (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2018/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-in-the-telecommunications-services-market" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger in the telecommunications services market <em>(Austria / T-Mobile)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-07-08T22:00:00Z">9 July 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 152</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-87378 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission approves acquisition of UPC Austria by T-Mobile Austria* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved unconditionally under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of UPC Austria by T-Mobile Austria. The Commission concluded that the transaction would raise no competition (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2018/the-eu-commission-invites-stakeholders-to-comment-on-draft-guidelines-to-help" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission invites stakeholders to comment on draft guidelines to help national courts estimate the economic harm caused by cartels</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-07-04T22:00:00Z">5 July 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 85</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-87376 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission consults stakeholders on draft guidelines to help national courts estimate the economic harm caused by cartels* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission is inviting comments on draft guidelines to help national courts estimate the share of price increases caused by a cartel that are (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2018/the-eu-commission-finds-reductions-of-nuclear-levy-for-electro-intensive-users" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission finds reductions of nuclear levy for electro-intensive users in Slovakia to be in line with EU State aid rules</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-07-04T22:00:00Z">5 July 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 132</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-87377 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves reductions of nuclear levy for electro-intensive users in Slovakia* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found Slovakia’s plan to grant reductions on a nuclear levy to certain electro-intensive users to be in line with EU State aid rules. The measure will contribute to (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2018/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-in-the-titanium-dioxide" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger, subject to remedies, in the titanium dioxide pigment market <em>(Tronox / Cristal)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-07-03T22:00:00Z">4 July 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 234</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-87375 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission approves Tronox’s acquisition of Cristal, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the acquisition of Cristal by Tronox, both major suppliers of titanium dioxide pigment. The approval is conditional on full compliance with (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2018/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-in-the-manufacturing-of" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger subject to remedies in the manufacturing of pool equipment products market <em>(Zodiac / Fluidra)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-06-26T22:00:00Z">27 June 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 565</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-87290 introduction entry-content"> <p>MERGERS: COMMISSION CLEARS ZODIAC AND FLUIDRA POOL EQUIPMENT JOINT VENTURE, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed creation of a joint venture between the swimming pool equipment businesses of Zodiac and Fluidra. The approval is (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2018/the-eu-commission-opens-an-in-depth-investigation-concerning-a-merger-in-the-87269" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation concerning a merger in the nylon production market <em>(BASF / Solvay)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-06-25T22:00:00Z">26 June 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 503</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-87269 introduction entry-content"> <p>MERGERS: COMMISSION OPENS IN-DEPTH INVESTIGATION INTO PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF SOLVAY’S NYLON BUSINESS BY BASF* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess the proposed acquisition of Solvay’s global nylon business by BASF, under the EU Merger Regulation. The (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2018/the-eu-commission-opens-a-formal-investigation-to-assess-whether-supply" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens a formal investigation to assess whether supply agreements between Qatari petrol companies and EU importers restrain competition <em>(Qatar Petroleum)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-06-20T22:00:00Z">21 June 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 569</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-87268 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission opens investigation into restrictions to the free flow of gas sold by Qatar Petroleum in Europe* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened a formal investigation to assess whether supply agreements between Qatar Petroleum companies exporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) and (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2018/the-eu-commission-asks-luxembourg-to-recover-around-eur120-million-which-en" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission asks Luxembourg to recover around €120 million which correspond to illegal tax benefits granted to an energy provider <em>(Engie)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-06-19T22:00:00Z">20 June 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 574</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-87267 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission finds Luxembourg gave illegal tax benefits to Engie; has to recover around €120 million* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found that Luxembourg allowed two Engie group companies to avoid paying taxes on almost all their profits for about a decade. This is illegal under EU (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2018/the-eu-commission-approves-under-eu-state-aid-rules-a-croatian-plan-to-prolong" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves under EU State aid rules a Croatian plan to prolong the Istrian Y motorway <em>(Bina-Istra)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-06-13T22:00:00Z">14 June 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 401</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-87266 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves €165 million of investments by Croatia for the extension of the Istrian Y motorway* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules a Croatian plan to prolong the Istrian Y motorway concession agreement between Croatia and the company Bina-Istra. (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2018/the-eu-commission-opens-an-in-depth-investigation-concerning-a-merger-in-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation concerning a merger in the Dutch retail mobile telecommunications market <em>(Tele2 / T-Mobile)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-06-11T22:00:00Z">12 June 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 404</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-87265 introduction entry-content"> <p>MERGERS: COMMISSION OPENS IN-DEPTH INVESTIGATION INTO PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF TELE2 NL BY T-MOBILE NL IN THE NETHERLANDS* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess the proposed acquisition of Tele2 NL by T-Mobile NL under the EU Merger Regulation. The Commission is (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2018/the-eu-commission-carries-out-unannounced-inspections-in-the-styrene-monomer" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission carries out unannounced inspections in the styrene monomer purchasing sector</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-06-07T22:00:00Z">8 June 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 322</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-87264 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission confirms unannounced inspections in the styrene monomer purchasing sector* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission can confirm that on 5 June 2018 its officials carried out unannounced inspections in several Member States at the premises of companies active in styrene monomer purchasing. (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2018/the-european-parliament-and-council-reach-a-provisional-political-agreement" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission welcomes provisional agreement reached by the EU Parliament and Council concerning new rules to make national competition authorities even more effective enforcers <em>(ECN+)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-05-29T22:00:00Z">30 May 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 385</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-87262 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission welcomes provisional political agreement reached by European Parliament and Council on new rules to make national competition authorities even more effective enforcers* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission welcomes the provisional political agreement reached today by the European Parliament and (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2018/the-eu-commission-clears-for-the-second-time-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-on" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission conditionally clears a merger for the second time in the market for the wholesale of premium Pay TV film channels, following its annulment by the General Court <em>(Liberty Global / Ziggo)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-05-29T22:00:00Z">30 May 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 518</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-87263 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission confirms approval of acquisition of Dutch cable TV operator Ziggo by Liberty Global, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has reapproved with conditions, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of Ziggo by Liberty Global. The merger was first approved in (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2018/the-eu-commission-approves-compensation-granted-by-denmark-to-the-incumbent" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves compensation granted by Denmark to the incumbent postal company to fulfil its public service mission <em>(Post Danmark)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-05-27T22:00:00Z">28 May 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 370</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-87260 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves compensation granted by Denmark to Post Danmark for its universal service obligation* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has concluded that the compensation granted by Denmark to Post Danmark to fulfil its public service mission during the period 2017-2019 is in line with (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2018/the-eu-commission-imposes-to-germany-to-recover-illegal-aid-from-certain-large" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission imposes to Germany to recover illegal aid from certain large electricity users exempted from network charges</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-05-27T22:00:00Z">28 May 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 308</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-87261 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Germany needs to recover illegal aid from certain large electricity users exempted from network charges in Germany in 2012-2013* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has concluded that the exemption for certain large electricity users in Germany from network charges in 2012-2013 was against EU (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2018/the-eu-commission-imposes-a-set-of-obligations-to-a-dominant-gas-supplier" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission imposes a set of binding obligations on a dominant gas supplier to enable free flow <em>(Gazprom)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-05-23T22:00:00Z">24 May 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 417</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-87259 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission imposes binding obligations on Gazprom to enable free flow of gas at competitive prices in Central and Eastern European gas markets* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has adopted a decision imposing on Gazprom a set of obligations that address the Commission’s competition concerns (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2018/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-on-the-european-steel" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger subject to remedies on the European steel market <em>(ArcelorMittal / Ilva)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-05-06T22:00:00Z">7 May 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 551</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-87065 introduction entry-content"> <p>MERGERS: COMMISSION CLEARS ARCELORMITTAL’S ACQUISITION OF ILVA, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the acquisition of Ilva by ArcelorMittal. The decision is conditional on the divestiture of an extensive remedy package to preserve (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2018/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-in-the-aerospace-sector" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger subject to remedies in the aerospace sector <em>(UTC / Rockwell Collins)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-05-03T22:00:00Z">4 May 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 448</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-87064 introduction entry-content"> <p>MERGERS: COMMISSION APPROVES ACQUISITION OF ROCKWELL COLLINS BY UTC, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of Rockwell Collins by United Technologies Corporation (UTC) in the aerospace sector. The decision is conditional on (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2018/the-eu-commission-carries-out-unannounced-inspections-in-the-metal-packaging" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission carries out unannounced inspections in the metal packaging sector </a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-05-02T22:00:00Z">3 May 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 410</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-87063 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission confirms unannounced inspections in the metal packaging sector* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission can confirm that on 24 April 2018 its officials carried out unannounced inspections in several Member States at the premises of companies active in the metal packaging sector. <br class='autobr' /> The (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2018/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-in-the-steel-wheels" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger subject to remedies in the steel wheels manufacturing market <em>(Mefro Wheels / Accuride)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-04-29T22:00:00Z">30 April 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 433</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-87061 introduction entry-content"> <p>MERGERS: COMMISSION APPROVES ACQUISITION OF MEFRO WHEELS BY ACCURIDE, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of steel wheels manufacturer Mefro Wheels by its competitor Accuride. The decision is conditional on the divestment (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2018/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-on-the-seeds-pesticides" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger subject to remedies on the seeds, pesticides, and digital agriculture market <em>(Bayer’s Crop Science / BASF)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-04-29T22:00:00Z">30 April 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 515</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-87062 introduction entry-content"> <p>MERGERS: COMMISSION CLEARS ACQUISITION OF PARTS OF BAYER’S CROP SCIENCE BUSINESS BY BASF, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has conditionally approved under the EU Merger Regulation the acquisition of parts of Bayer’s Crop Science business by BASF. This transaction is related to (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2018/the-eu-commission-fines-a-multinational-cable-and-telecommunications-company" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines a multinational cable and telecommunications company for gun jumping <em>(Altice / PT Portugal)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-04-23T22:00:00Z">24 April 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 715</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-86790 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission fines Altice €125 million for breaching EU rules and controlling PT Portugal before obtaining merger approval* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has imposed a €124.5 million fine on Altice, the multinational cable and telecommunications company based in the Netherlands, for (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2018/the-eu-commission-opens-an-in-depth-investigation-concerning-a-merger-in-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation concerning a merger in the market of music recognition for smartphones, tablets and PCs <em>(Apple / Shazam)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-04-22T22:00:00Z">23 April 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 923</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-86791 introduction entry-content"> <p>MERGERS: COMMISSIONS OPEN IN-DEPTH INVESTIGATION INTO APPLE’S PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF SHAZAM* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess the proposed acquisition of Shazam by Apple under the EU Merger Regulation. The Commission is concerned that the merger could (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2018/the-eu-commission-carries-out-unannounced-inspections-concerning-distribution" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission carries out unannounced inspections concerning distribution of sports media rights and other related rights</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-04-09T22:00:00Z">10 April 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 1119</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-86685 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission confirms unannounced inspections concerning distribution of sports media rights and other related rights* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission can confirm that on 10 April 2018 its officials carried out unannounced inspections in several Member States at the premises of companies (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2018/the-eu-commission-fines-eight-producers-of-capacitors-for-cartel-elna-hitachi" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines eight producers of capacitors for cartel <em>(Elna / Hitachi Chemical / Holy Stone / Matsuo / NEC Tokin / Nichicon / Nippon Chemi-Con / Rubycon)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-03-20T23:00:00Z">21 March 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 1012</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-86590 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission fines eight producers of capacitors €254 million for participating in cartel* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has fined Elna, Hitachi Chemical, Holy Stone, Matsuo, NEC Tokin, Nichicon, Nippon Chemi-Con, Rubycon € 253 935 000. Together with the immunity applicant, Sanyo, they (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2018/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-in-the-seeds-pesticides" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger, subject to remedies, in the seeds, pesticides, and digital agriculture sector <em>(Bayer / Monsanto)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-03-20T23:00:00Z">21 March 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 756</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-86591 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission clears Bayer’s acquisition of Monsanto, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the acquisition of Monsanto by Bayer. The merger is conditional on the divestiture of an extensive remedy package, which addresses the parties’ (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2018/the-eu-commission-opens-a-formal-investigation-into-german-grid-operator-for" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens a formal investigation into German grid operator for limiting cross border electricity capacity with Denmark <em>(TenneT)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-03-18T23:00:00Z">19 March 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 604</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-86541 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission opens investigation into German grid operator TenneT for limiting cross border electricity capacity with Denmark* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened a formal investigation to assess whether German grid operator TenneT’s limitation of capacity from Western Denmark into (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2018/the-eu-commission-fines-maritime-car-carriers-and-car-parts-suppliers-in-three" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines maritime car carriers and car parts suppliers in 3 separate cartel cases <em>(MOL / NYK / K Line...)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-02-20T23:00:00Z">21 February 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 995</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-86363 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission fines maritime car carriers and car parts suppliers a total of €546 million in three separate cartel settlements* <br class='autobr' /> In three separate decisions, the European Commission has fined four maritime car carriers €395 million, two suppliers of spark plugs €76 million, and two (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2018/the-eu-commission-decides-to-review-a-merger-in-the-market-of-music-recognition" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission decides to review a merger in the market of music recognition applications for smartphones <em>(Apple / Shazam)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-02-05T23:00:00Z">6 February 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 702</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-86199 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission to assess the acquisition of Shazam by Apple* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has accepted a request from Austria, France, Iceland, Italy, Norway, Spain and Sweden to assess under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of Shazam by Apple. The Commission considers the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2018/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-in-the-global-media" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger subject to remedies in the global media market and rejects a referral request by the Polish Competition Authority <em>(Discovery / Scripps)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-02-05T23:00:00Z">6 February 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 555</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-86200 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission approves Discovery’s acquisition of Scripps, subject to conditions; rejects referral request by Polish competition authority* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of Scripps by Discovery, both US based global media (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/january-2018/the-eu-commission-fines-a-manufacturer-of-lte-baseband-chipsets-for-abuse-of" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines a manufacturer of LTE baseband chipsets for abuse of dominance <em>(Qualcomm)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-01-23T23:00:00Z">24 January 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 422</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-86000 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission fines Qualcomm €997 million for abuse of dominant market position* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has fined Qualcomm €997m for abusing its market dominance in LTE baseband chipsets. Qualcomm prevented rivals from competing in the market by making significant payments to a key (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/january-2018/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-in-the-market-of" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger subject to remedies in the market of semiconductors <em>(Qualcomm / NXP)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-01-17T23:00:00Z">18 January 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 453</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-85976 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission approves Qualcomm’s acquisition of NXP, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of NXP, based in the Netherlands, by Qualcomm of the US. The approval is conditional on full compliance with (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/january-2018/the-eu-commission-issues-new-requirements-to-ensure-the-independence-of-payment" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission issues new requirements to ensure the independence of payment card schemes and processing entities <em>(Interchange Fee Regulation)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2018-01-17T23:00:00Z">18 January 2018</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 229</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-85977 introduction entry-content"> <p>Competition: Commission welcomes new rules that benefit consumers by promoting more competition in processing of card payments* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has issued new requirements that ensure independence of payment card schemes and processing entities, to enhance competition in the card (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2017/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-in-the-markets-for" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger subject to remedies in the markets for passenger air travel <em>(Lufthansa / Air Berlin)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2017-12-20T23:00:00Z">21 December 2017</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 278</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-85571 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission approves acquisition by Lufthansa of Air Berlin subsidiary LGW, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation Lufthansa’s proposed acquisition of certain Air Berlin assets, through the entity Luftfahrtgesellschaft Walter GmbH (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2017/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-on-the-market-for-passenger-air-travel-air" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger in the market for passenger air travel <em>(easyJet / Air Berlin)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2017-12-11T23:00:00Z">12 December 2017</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 149</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-85570 introduction entry-content"> <p>MERGERS: COMMISSION APPROVES PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF PARTS OF AIR BERLIN BY EASYJET* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved unconditionally under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of certain assets of Air Berlin by easyJet. The Commission concluded that the transaction would not (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2017/the-eu-commission-decides-that-an-international-sport-association-has-breached" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission decides that an international sport association has breached European competition rules <em>(International Skating Union)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2017-12-07T23:00:00Z">8 December 2017</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 300</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-85430 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: International Skating Union’s restrictive penalties on athletes breach EU competition rules* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has decided that International Skating Union (ISU) rules imposing severe penalties on athletes participating in speed skating competitions that are not authorised by (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2017/the-eu-commission-sends-a-statement-of-objections-to-a-brewing-company" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission sends a statement of objections to a brewing company suspected to have abused its dominance <em>(AB InBev)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2017-11-29T23:00:00Z">30 November 2017</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 199</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-85428 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission sends Statement of Objections to AB InBev for preventing cheaper imports of beer into Belgium* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has informed AB InBev of its preliminary view that the company has abused its dominant position on the Belgian beer market, by hindering cheaper imports (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2017/the-eu-commission-refers-back-a-merger-to-the-polish-competition-authority-in" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission refers back a merger to the Polish Competition Authority in the pork meat sector <em>(Pini Polonia / Smithfield)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2017-11-26T23:00:00Z">27 November 2017</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 223</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-85975 introduction entry-content"> <p>MERGERS: COMMISSION REFERS THE ACQUISITION OF PINI POLONIA BY SMITHFIELD TO THE POLISH COMPETITION AUTHORITY* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has referred the proposed transaction between Smithfield Foods of the US and Pini Polonia of Poland to the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2017/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-on-the-market-of-medical" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger subject to remedies on the market of medical devices <em>(Bard / BD)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2017-10-17T22:00:00Z">18 October 2017</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 192</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-85040 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission approves acquisition of Bard by BD, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of Bard by BD. Both companies supply medical devices. The decision is conditional on the divestment of BD’s core needle biopsy (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2017/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-on-the-market-of" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger subject to remedies on the market of automotive equipment <em>(FTE / Valeo)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2017-10-12T22:00:00Z">13 October 2017</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 245</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-85039 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission clears acquisition of FTE by Valeo, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of FTE by Valeo, both automotive equipment suppliers. The decision is conditional on the divestment of Valeo’s passive (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2017/the-eu-commission-concludes-that-luxembourg-has-granted-undue-tax-benefits-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission concludes that Luxembourg has granted undue tax benefits to an e-commerce company <em>(Amazon)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2017-10-03T22:00:00Z">4 October 2017</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 305</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-84908 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission finds Luxembourg gave illegal tax benefits to Amazon worth around €250 million* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has concluded that Luxembourg granted undue tax benefits to Amazon of around €250 million. This is illegal under EU State aid rules because it allowed Amazon to pay (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2017/the-eu-commission-pursues-ireland-before-the-court-of-justice-for-failure-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission refers Ireland before the Court of justice for failure to recover illegal tax benefits from a US Big Tech company <em>(Apple)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2017-10-03T22:00:00Z">4 October 2017</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 191</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-84909 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission refers Ireland to Court for failure to recover illegal tax benefits from Apple worth up to €13 billion* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has decided to refer Ireland to the European Court of Justice for failing to recover from Apple illegal State aid worth up to €13 billion, as (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2017/the-eu-commission-fines-the-incumbent-lithuanian-railway-company-for-abuse-of-en" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines the incumbent Lithuanian railway company for abuse of dominance on the rail freight market by dismantling part of the track <em>(Baltic Rail)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2017-10-01T22:00:00Z">2 October 2017</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 427</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-84907 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission fines Lithuanian Railways €28 million for hindering competition on rail freight market* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has fined Lithuanian Railways (Lietuvos geležinkeliai) an amount of €27 873 000 for hindering competition on the rail freight market, in breach of EU antitrust (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2017/the-eu-commission-fines-several-truck-manufacturers-for-cartel-scania" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines a truck manufacturer €880M for participation in a cartel <em>(Scania)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2017-09-26T22:00:00Z">27 September 2017</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 640</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-84863 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission fines Scania €880 million for participating in trucks cartel* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found that Scania broke EU antitrust rules. It colluded for 14 years with five other truck manufacturers on truck pricing and on passing on the costs of new technologies to meet (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2017/the-eu-commission-approves-german-rescue-aid-to-an-airline-company-air-berlin" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves German rescue aid to an airline company <em>(Air Berlin)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2017-09-03T22:00:00Z">4 September 2017</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 113</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-84763 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves German rescue aid to Air Berlin* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has endorsed under EU state aid rules Germany’s plans to grant Air Berlin a temporary €150 million bridging loan. The measure will allow for the orderly wind-down of the insolvent airline Air Berlin without (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2017/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-in-the-vending-services" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger, subject to remedies, in the vending services market <em>(Pelican Rouge / Selecta)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2017-08-24T22:00:00Z">25 August 2017</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 1521</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-84762 introduction entry-content"> <p>MERGERS: COMMISSION APPROVES ACQUISITION OF PELICAN ROUGE BY SELECTA, SUBJECT TO CONDITION* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of vending services provider Pelican Rouge of the Netherlands by Selecta of Switzerland. The clearance is (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2017/the-eu-commission-opens-an-in-depth-investigation-in-the-agrochemicals-market" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation in the agrochemicals market <em>(Bayer / Monsanto)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2017-08-21T22:00:00Z">22 August 2017</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 213</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-84655 introduction entry-content"> <p>MERGERS: COMMISSION OPENS IN-DEPTH INVESTIGATION INTO PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF MONSANTO BY BAYER* <br class='autobr' /> The Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess the proposed acquisition of Monsanto by Bayer under the EU Merger Regulation. The Commission has concerns that the merger may reduce (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2017/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-on-the-chemicals-market" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger, subject to remedies, on the chemicals market <em>(FMC / Dupont)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2017-07-26T22:00:00Z">27 July 2017</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 286</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-84539 introduction entry-content"> <p>MERGERS: COMMISSION CLEARS BOTH FMC’S ACQUISITION OF PARTS OF DUPONT’S CROP PROTECTION BUSINESS AND DUPONT’S ACQUISITION OF FMC’S HEALTH AND NUTRITION BUSINESS* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has conditionally approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, FMC’s proposed acquisition of parts of DuPont’s (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2017/the-eu-commission-sends-a-statement-of-objection-to-a-pharmaceutical-company" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission sends a statement of objection to a pharmaceutical company regarding a possible pay-for-delay agreement <em>(Teva / Cephalon)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2017-07-16T22:00:00Z">17 July 2017</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 344</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-84396 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission sends Statement of Objections to Teva on ’pay for delay’ pharma agreement* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has informed pharmaceutical company Teva of its preliminary view that an agreement concluded with Cephalon was in breach of EU antitrust rules. Under the agreement, Teva (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2017/the-eu-commission-sends-statements-of-objection-to-three-undertakings-regarding" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission sends statements of objection to three undertakings regarding possible breach of EU merger procedural rules <em>(Merck / Sigma-Aldric ; GE / LM Wind ; Canon / Toshiba Medical Systems)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2017-07-05T22:00:00Z">6 July 2017</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 446</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-84395 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission alleges Merck and Sigma-Aldrich, General Electric, and Canon breached EU merger procedural rules* <br class='autobr' /> The Commission has sent three separate Statements of Objections to Merck and Sigma-Aldrich, General Electric and Canon alleging they breached EU merger rules: General Electric, (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2017/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-on-the-automobile-market-peugeot-opel" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger on the automobile market <em>(Peugeot / Opel)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2017-07-04T22:00:00Z">5 July 2017</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 310</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-84393 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission approves acquisition of Opel by Peugeot* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has unconditionally approved the acquisition of Opel by Peugeot, under the EU Merger Regulation. The Commission concluded that the transaction would raise no competition concerns in the relevant markets. (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2017/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-on-the-refractory" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger subject to remedies on the refractory products market <em>(Magnesita Refratários / RHI)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2017-06-27T22:00:00Z">28 June 2017</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 149</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-84392 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission approves acquisition of Magnesita Refratários by RHI, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the acquisition of Magnesita Refratários by RHI. The decision is conditional on the divestment of the two companies’ overlapping (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2017/the-eu-commission-fines-a-multinational-technology-company-for-abuse-of" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines a multinational technology company for abuse of dominance in the market of online comparison shopping <em>(Google Shopping)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2017-06-26T22:00:00Z">27 June 2017</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 523</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-84371 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission fines Google €2.42 billion for abusing dominance as search engine by giving illegal advantage to own comparison shopping service* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has fined Google €2.42 billion for breaching EU antitrust rules. Google has abused its market dominance as a search (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2017/the-eu-commission-approves-a-state-aid-for-construction-paris-charles-de-gaulle" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a State aid for the construction of the national airport express rail line <em>(Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle airport)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2017-06-25T22:00:00Z">26 June 2017</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 194</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-84372 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission approves French support for construction of €1.3 billion Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle airport express rail line* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved French support measures for the construction of an express railway line between Paris and the Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle airport. (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2017/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-in-the-chemicals-market" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger subject to remedies in the chemicals market <em>(Huber Silica / Evonik)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2017-06-21T22:00:00Z">22 June 2017</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 234</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-84370 introduction entry-content"> <p>MERGERS: COMMISSION APPROVES ACQUISITION OF HUBER SILICA BY EVONIK, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation Evonik’s acquisition of Huber Silica. The decision is conditional on the divestment of some of both companies’ activities related to (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2017/the-eu-commission-fines-three-producers-of-car-lighting-system-for-their-en" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines three producers of car lighting system for their involvement in a cartel <em>(Automotive Lighting / Hella / Valeo)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2017-06-20T22:00:00Z">21 June 2017</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 425</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-84320 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission fines three car lighting system producers €27 million in cartel settlement* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has fined Automotive Lighting and Hella a total of €26 744 000 for participating in an automotive lighting cartel, in breach of EU antitrust rules. Valeo was not fined as (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2017/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-on-the-markets-for-debt" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger subject to remedies on the markets for debt collection and debt purchasing <em>(Intrum Justitia / Nordic Capital)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2017-06-11T22:00:00Z">12 June 2017</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 238</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-84316 introduction entry-content"> <p>MERGERS: COMMISSION APPROVES ACQUISITION OF INTRUM JUSTITIA BY NORDIC CAPITAL, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the acquisition of Intrum Justitia by Nordic Capital. The decision is conditional on the divestment of the companies’ (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2017/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-in-the-pharmaceutical-en" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger subject to remedies in the pharmaceutical market <em>(Johnson & Johnson / Actelion)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2017-06-08T22:00:00Z">9 June 2017</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 649</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-84315 introduction entry-content"> <p>MERGERS: COMMISSION APPROVES ACQUISITION OF ACTELION BY JOHNSON & JOHNSON, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of Actelion Pharmaceuticals by Johnson & Johnson. The decision is subject to conditions (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2017/the-eu-commission-opens-a-formal-investigation-into-distribution-agreements-of" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens a formal investigation into distribution agreements of a clothing manufacturer and retailer <em>(Guess)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2017-06-05T22:00:00Z">6 June 2017</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 158</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-84314 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission opens formal investigation into distribution practices of clothing company Guess* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened a formal antitrust investigation into the distribution agreements and practices of clothing manufacturer and retailer Guess. The Commission will examine (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2017/the-eu-commission-opens-a-formal-investigation-to-assess-whether-romania-s-gas-en" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens a formal investigation to assess whether Romania’s gas transmission system operator has abused its dominant position <em>(Transgaz)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2017-05-31T22:00:00Z">1 June 2017</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 265</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-84313 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission opens investigation into gas export restrictions from Romania* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened a formal investigation to assess whether Romania’s gas transmission system operator Transgaz has been hindering gas exports from Romania to other EU Member States. <br class='autobr' /> The (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2017/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-in-the-telecommunication" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger subject to remedies in the telecommunication market <em>(Telecom Italia / Vivendi)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2017-05-29T22:00:00Z">30 May 2017</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 305</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-84312 introduction entry-content"> <p>MERGERS: COMMISSION APPROVES VIVENDI’S ACQUISITION OF TELECOM ITALIA, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved the acquisition of de facto control over Telecom Italia by Vivendi. The decision is conditional on the divestment of Telecom Italia’s stake in Persidera. <br class='autobr' /> Telecom (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2017/the-eu-commission-alleges-a-telecommunication-company-has-breached-eu-rules-by" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission alleges a telecommunication company has breached EU rules by implementing its merger before notification or approval <em>(Altice / PT Portugal)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2017-05-17T22:00:00Z">18 May 2017</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 220</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-84200 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission alleges Altice breached EU rules by early implementation of PT Portugal acquisition* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has sent a Statement of Objections alleging that multinational telecommunications company Altice (the Netherlands), breached the EU Merger Regulation by implementing (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2017/the-eu-commission-fines-a-social-network-company-for-providing-misleading" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines a social network company for providing misleading information during a merger investigation <em>(Facebook / WhatsApp)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2017-05-17T22:00:00Z">18 May 2017</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 516</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-84201 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission fines Facebook €110 million for providing misleading information about WhatsApp takeover* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has fined Facebook €110 million for providing incorrect or misleading information during the Commission’s 2014 investigation under the EU Merger Regulation of (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2017/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-on-the-chemicals-market" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger, subject to remedies, in the chemicals market <em>(Reichhold / Polynt)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2017-05-14T22:00:00Z">15 May 2017</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 256</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-84197 introduction entry-content"> <p>MERGERS: COMMISSION APPROVES MERGER BETWEEN CHEMICAL PRODUCERS REICHHOLD AND POLYNT, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the merger between chemical producers Reichhold (US) and Polynt (Italy). Both produce unsaturated polyester resins, (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2017/the-eu-commission-opens-formal-investigation-into-a-pharmaceutical-company" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens formal investigation into a pharmaceutical company for excessive pricing practices <em>(Aspen Pharma)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2017-05-14T22:00:00Z">15 May 2017</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 546</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-84199 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission opens formal investigation into Aspen Pharma’s pricing practices for cancer medicines* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened a formal investigation into concerns that Aspen Pharma has engaged in excessive pricing concerning five life-saving cancer medicines. The Commission (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2017/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-in-the-market-of-en" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger, subject to remedies, in the market of semiconductor devices <em>(Brocade / Broadcom)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2017-05-11T22:00:00Z">12 May 2017</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 303</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-84198 introduction entry-content"> <p>MERGERS: COMMISSION CLEARS ACQUISITION OF BROCADE BY BROADCOM, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of networking products supplier Brocade (US) by semiconductor manufacturer Broadcom (US/Singapore), subject to (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2017/the-eu-commission-issues-its-final-report-on-the-e-commerce-sector-en" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission issues its final report on the e-commerce sector</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2017-05-09T22:00:00Z">10 May 2017</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 278</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-84196 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission publishes final report on e-commerce sector inquiry* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission’s final report on the e-commerce sector inquiry identifies business practices that may restrict competition. It allows the Commission to target its enforcement of EU antitrust rules in e-commerce (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2017/the-eu-commission-accepts-remedies-proposed-by-an-electronic-commerce-company" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission accepts remedies proposed by an electronic commerce company in the e-books sector <em>(Amazon)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2017-05-03T22:00:00Z">4 May 2017</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 364</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-84195 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission accepts commitments from Amazon on e-books* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has adopted a decision that renders legally binding the commitments offered by Amazon. The commitments address the Commission’s preliminary competition concerns relating to a number of clauses in Amazon’s (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2017/the-eu-commission-carries-out-inspections-in-the-mobile-telecommunications" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission carries out inspections in the mobile telecommunications sector in Sweden</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2017-04-24T22:00:00Z">25 April 2017</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 257</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-83771 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission confirms inspections in the mobile telecommunications sector in Sweden* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission can confirm that on 25 April 2017 its officials carried out unannounced inspections at the premises of companies active in the mobile telecommunications sector in Sweden. <br class='autobr' /> The (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2017/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-in-the-identity-and" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger subject to remedies in the identity and security solutions market <em>(Morpho / Advent International)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2017-04-18T22:00:00Z">19 April 2017</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 249</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-83748 introduction entry-content"> <p>MERGERS: COMMISSION CLEARS ACQUISITION OF SMART CARD MAKER MORPHO BY ADVENT INTERNATIONAL, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of identity and security solutions provider Morpho, based in France, by Advent (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2017/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-in-the-aircraft-engine" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger, subject to remedies, in the aircraft engine market <em>(ITP / Rolls-Royce)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2017-04-18T22:00:00Z">19 April 2017</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 281</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-83749 introduction entry-content"> <p>MERGERS: COMMISSION CLEARS ACQUISITION OF SOLE CONTROL OF ITP BY ROLLS-ROYCE, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of aircraft engine components maker ITP (Spain) by aircraft engine maker Rolls-Royce (UK). The (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2017/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-on-the-container-shipping" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger subject to remedies in the container shipping services market <em>(Hamburg Süd / Maersk Line)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2017-04-09T22:00:00Z">10 April 2017</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 252</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-83685 introduction entry-content"> <p>MERGERS: COMMISSION APPROVES ACQUISITION OF HAMBURG SÜD BY MAERSK LINE, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of container liner shipping company Hamburg Südamerikanische Dampfschifffahrts-Gesellschaft KG (HSDG) of (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2017/the-eu-commission-publishes-a-report-on-online-hotel-booking-platforms-in" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission publishes report on online hotel booking platforms in collaboration with several national competition authorities</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2017-04-05T22:00:00Z">6 April 2017</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 330</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-83769 introduction entry-content"> <p>The European Commission publishes the results of an exercise, carried out by the Autorité de la concurrence and 9 other national European competition authorities, which assess the effects of the remedies adopted in Europe in the online hotel booking sector.* <br class='autobr' /> Background <br class='autobr' /> Following the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2017/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-on-the-pesticides-and" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger subject to remedies on the pesticides and plant growth regulators market <em>(ChemChina / Syngenta)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2017-04-04T22:00:00Z">5 April 2017</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 286</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-83684 introduction entry-content"> <p>MERGERS: COMMISSION CLEARS CHEMCHINA ACQUISITION OF SYNGENTA, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of Syngenta (based in Switzerland) by ChemChina. The approval is conditional on the divestiture of significant parts (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2017/the-eu-commission-prohibits-a-merger-in-the-financial-markets-deutsche-borse" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission prohibits a merger in the financial markets <em>(Deutsche Börse / London Stock Exchange)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2017-03-28T22:00:00Z">29 March 2017</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 210</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-83683 introduction entry-content"> <p>MERGERS: COMMISSION BLOCKS PROPOSED MERGER BETWEEN DEUTSCHE BÖRSE AND LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE * <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has prohibited the proposed merger between Deutsche Börse AG and London Stock Exchange Group under the EU Merger Regulation. The Commission’s investigation concluded the merger (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2017/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-on-the-market-of" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger subject to remedies on the market of pesticides <em>(Dow / DuPont)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2017-03-26T22:00:00Z">27 March 2017</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 302</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-83682 introduction entry-content"> <p>MERGERS: COMMISSION CLEARS MERGER BETWEEN DOW AND DUPONT, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed merger between US-based chemical companies Dow and DuPont. The approval is conditional in particular on the divestiture of major (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2017/the-eu-commission-proposes-new-rules-to-enable-national-competition-authorities" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission proposes new rules to enable national competition authorities to be more effective enforcers of EU antitrust rules</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2017-03-21T23:00:00Z">22 March 2017</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 104</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-83681 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission proposal to make national competition authorities even more effective enforcers for the benefit of jobs and growth* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has proposed new rules to enable Member States’ competition authorities to be more effective enforcers of EU antitrust rules. The (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2017/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-in-the-energy-sector-lm-wind-power-general" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger in the energy sector <em>(LM Wind Power / General Electric)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2017-03-19T23:00:00Z">20 March 2017</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 281</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-83680 introduction entry-content"> <p>MERGERS: COMMISSION CLEARS ACQUISITION OF LM WIND POWER HOLDING BY GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved unconditionally under the EU Merger Regulation the acquisition of LM Wind Power of Denmark, by General Electric Company of the US. The Commission concluded that the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2017/the-eu-commission-adopts-a-new-decision-and-fines-air-cargo-carriers-airfreight" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission adopts a new decision and fines air cargo carriers <em>(Airfreight cartel)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2017-03-16T23:00:00Z">17 March 2017</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 183</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-83620 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission re-adopts decision and fines air cargo carriers €776 million for price-fixing cartel* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has re-adopted a cartel decision against 11 air cargo carriers and imposed a fine totalling € 776 465 000 for operating a price–fixing cartel. The Commission’s (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2017/the-eu-commission-adopts-a-new-anonymous-whistleblower-tool" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission adopts a new anonymous whistleblower tool</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2017-03-15T23:00:00Z">16 March 2017</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 260</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-83618 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission introduces new anonymous whistleblower tool* <br class='autobr' /> A new tool to make it easier for individuals to alert the Commission about secret cartels and other antitrust violations while maintaining their anonymity has been launched by the European Commission today. <br class='autobr' /> Individuals can (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2017/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-in-the-energy-sector-gamesa-siemens" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger in the energy sector <em>(Gamesa / Siemens)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2017-03-12T23:00:00Z">13 March 2017</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 257</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-83617 introduction entry-content"> <p>MERGERS: COMMISSION CLEARS ACQUISITION OF GAMESA BY SIEMENS* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has cleared unconditionally under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of wind turbine manufacturer Gamesa by Siemens. The Commission found that the transaction raises no competition concerns, (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2017/the-eu-commission-fines-six-suppliers-of-car-air-conditioning-and-engine" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines 6 suppliers of car air conditioning and engine cooling €155 million in cartel settlement <em>(Behr / Calsonic / Denso...)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2017-03-07T23:00:00Z">8 March 2017</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 407</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-83616 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission fines six car air conditioning and engine cooling suppliers € 155 million in cartel settlement* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has fined Behr, Calsonic, Denso, Panasonic, Sanden and Valeo a total of € 155 million for taking part in one or more of four cartels concerning supplies of air (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2017/the-eu-commission-carries-out-unannounced-inspections-in-sector-of-kraft-paper" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission carries out unannounced inspections in the sector of kraft paper and industrial paper sacks</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2017-03-06T23:00:00Z">7 March 2017</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 120</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-83615 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission confirms unannounced inspections in sector of kraft paper and industrial paper sacks* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission can confirm that on 7 March 2017 its officials carried out unannounced inspections at the premises of several companies active in the sector of kraft paper and (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2017/the-eu-commission-carries-out-unannounced-inspections-in-the-electricity-sector" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission carries out unannounced inspections in the electricity sector in Greece</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2017-02-13T23:00:00Z">14 February 2017</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 168</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-83540 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission confirms unannounced inspections in the electricity sector in Greece* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission can confirm that on 14 February 2017 its officials carried out unannounced inspections at the premises of companies active in the generation, transmission and supply of (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2017/the-eu-commission-fines-three-car-battery-recycling-companies-for-cartel" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines 3 companies over €68M for distorting competition through a car battery recycling cartel <em>(Campine / Eco-Bat Technologies / Recylex)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2017-02-07T23:00:00Z">8 February 2017</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 351</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-83539 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission fines three companies €68 million for car battery recycling cartel* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has fined Campine, Eco-Bat Technologies and Recylex a total of €68 million for fixing prices for purchasing scrap automotive batteries, in breach of EU antitrust rules. <br class='autobr' /> A fourth (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2017/the-eu-commission-opens-three-investigations-into-suspected-cartels-in-e" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens three investigations into suspected cartels in the e-commerce sector <em>(Asus / Denon & Marantz / Philips / Pioneer)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2017-02-01T23:00:00Z">2 February 2017</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 273</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-83396 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission opens three investigations into suspected anticompetitive practices in e-commerce* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has launched three separate investigations to assess if certain online sales practices prevent, in breach of EU antitrust rules, consumers from enjoying cross-border (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/january-2017/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-in-the-pharmaceutical" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger subject to remedies in the pharmaceutical sector <em>(Abbott / Alere)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2017-01-24T23:00:00Z">25 January 2017</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 272</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-83395 introduction entry-content"> <p>MERGERS: COMMISSION APPROVES ACQUISITION OF ALERE BY ABBOTT LABORATORIES, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the acquisition of Alere by Abbott, both suppliers of clinical test systems. The decision is conditional on the divestment of (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/january-2017/the-eu-commission-seeks-feedback-on-commitments-proposed-by-an-electronic-en" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission seeks feedback on commitments proposed by an electronic commerce company in e-book investigation <em>(Amazon)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2017-01-23T23:00:00Z">24 January 2017</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 344</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-83105 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission seeks feedback on commitments offered by Amazon in e-book investigation* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission is inviting comments on commitments offered by Amazon to address competition concerns relating to parity clauses in contracts with publishers. The clauses may breach EU (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2017/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-in-the-voltage-cable-business-and-power-cable" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger in the voltage cable business and power cable accessories business markets <em>(ABB’s / NKT)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2017-01-22T23:00:00Z">23 January 2017</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 139</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-83614 introduction entry-content"> <p>MERGERS: COMMISSION CLEARS ACQUISITION OF ABB’S HIGH VOLTAGE CABLE AND CABLE ACCESSORIES BUSINESSES* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has cleared unconditionally under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of ABB’s high voltage cable business and power cable accessories business by NKT. The (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/january-2017/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-in-the-threat-detection-en" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger subject to remedies in the threat detection equipment business market <em>(Smiths / Morpho Detection)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2017-01-18T23:00:00Z">19 January 2017</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 165</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-83104 introduction entry-content"> <p>MERGERS: COMMISSION CLEARS ACQUISITION OF MORPHO DETECTION BY SMITHS, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of Morpho Detection, the threat detection equipment business of Safran of France, by Smiths of the UK. The (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/january-2017/the-eu-court-of-justice-confirms-the-eu-commission-decision-on-animal-feed" rel="bookmark">The EU Court of Justice confirms the EU Commission decision on the animal feed phosphates cartel <em>(Timab Industries)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2017-01-11T23:00:00Z">12 January 2017</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 223</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-83103 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission welcomes Court of Justice judgment on Animal Feed Phosphates cartel* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission welcomes today’s judgment by the EU Court of Justice dismissing in its entirety Timab’s appeal against an earlier General Court ruling. <br class='autobr' /> The General Court (case T-456/10) had (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2016/the-eu-commission-sends-a-statement-of-objections-to-a-social-network-suspected" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission sends a statement of objections to a social network suspected of having transmitted misleading informations concerning a merger <em>(Facebook / WhatsApp)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2016-12-19T23:00:00Z">20 December 2016</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 262</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-82436 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission alleges Facebook provided misleading information about WhatsApp takeover* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has sent a Statement of Objections to Facebook alleging the company provided incorrect or misleading information during the Commission’s 2014 investigation under the EU Merger (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2016/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-in-the-market-of-dairy" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger, subject to remedies, in the market of dairy products <em>(WhiteWave / Danone)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2016-12-15T23:00:00Z">16 December 2016</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 251</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-82435 introduction entry-content"> <p>MERGERS: COMMISSION APPROVES ACQUISITION OF WHITEWAVE BY DANONE, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of WhiteWave, a US-based manufacturer of packaged foods and beverages, by the French Danone group. The clearance (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2016/the-eu-commission-fines-rechargeable-battery-manufacturers-for-cartel-in-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines rechargeable battery producers €166 million in cartel settlement <em>(Sony / Panasonic / Sanyo)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2016-12-11T23:00:00Z">12 December 2016</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 369</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-82434 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission fines rechargeable battery producers €166 million in cartel settlement* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has fined Sony, Panasonic and Sanyo a total of €166 million. The companies and Samsung SDI coordinated prices and exchanged sensitive information on supplies of rechargeable (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2016/the-eu-commission-fines-three-banks-for-cartel-on-the-euro-interest-rate" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines three banks for cartel on the euro interest rate derivatives market <em>(Crédit Agricole / HSBC / JPMorgan Chase)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2016-12-06T23:00:00Z">7 December 2016</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 419</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-82433 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission fines Crédit Agricole, HSBC and JPMorgan Chase € 485 million for euro interest rate derivatives cartel* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has fined Crédit Agricole, HSBC and JPMorgan Chase, a total of € 485 million for participating in a cartel in euro interest rate derivatives. (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2016/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-on-the-professional" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger subject to remedies on the professional social networks market <em>(Microsoft / LinkedIn)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2016-12-05T23:00:00Z">6 December 2016</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 585</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-82432 introduction entry-content"> <p>MERGERS: COMMISSION APPROVES ACQUISITION OF LINKEDIN BY MICROSOFT, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of LinkedIn by Microsoft. The decision is conditional on compliance with a series of commitments aimed at (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2016/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-in-the-pharmaceutical" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger subject to remedies in the pharmaceutical sector <em>(Abbott Laboratories / St Jude Medical)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2016-11-22T23:00:00Z">23 November 2016</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 256</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-82430 introduction entry-content"> <p>MERGERS: COMMISSION APPROVES ACQUISITION OF ST JUDE MEDICAL BY ABBOTT LABORATORIES, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of St Jude Medical by Abbott Laboratories, both US based companies that develop and market (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2016/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-in-the-container-liner-en" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger, subject to remedies, in the container liner shipping market <em>(Hapag-Lloyd / UASC)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2016-11-22T23:00:00Z">23 November 2016</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 199</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-82431 introduction entry-content"> <p>MERGERS: COMMISSION APPROVES CONTAINER LINER SHIPPING MERGER BETWEEN HAPAG-LLOYD AND UASC, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of United Arab Shipping Company ("UASC") by Hapag-Lloyd of Germany, subject to (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2016/the-eu-commission-launches-an-investigation-into-a-czech-railway-incumbent-for-en" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission launches an investigation into a Czech railway incumbent for possible abuse of dominance <em>(České dráhy)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2016-11-09T23:00:00Z">10 November 2016</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 229</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-82314 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission investigates practices of Czech railway incumbent České dráhy in passenger transport* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an investigation to assess whether the Czech railway incumbent České dráhy, a.s. (ČD) charged prices below costs with the aim of shutting out (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2016/the-eu-commission-cleats-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-on-the-animal-health" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger subject to remedies in the animal health market <em>(Boehringer Ingelheim / Sanofi)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2016-11-08T23:00:00Z">9 November 2016</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 323</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-82313 introduction entry-content"> <p>MERGERS: COMMISSION APPROVES ACQUISITION OF SANOFI’S ANIMAL HEALTH BUSINESS MERIAL BY BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the acquisition of the animal health business of Sanofi (Merial) of France by Boehringer (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2016/the-eu-commission-sends-a-statement-of-objections-against-two-airlines" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission sends a statement of objections against two airlines concerning a potentially anticompetitive codeshare agreement <em>(Brussels Airlines / TAP Portugal)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2016-10-26T22:00:00Z">27 October 2016</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 290</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-81869 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission sends Statement of Objections to Brussels Airlines and TAP Portugal on code-sharing on Brussels-Lisbon route* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has informed Brussels Airlines and TAP Portugal of its preliminary view that their codeshare cooperation on passenger services between (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2016/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-in-the-alumina-sector" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger, subject to remedies, in the alumina sector <em>(Alteo ARC and Alufin / Imerys)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2016-10-26T22:00:00Z">27 October 2016</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 137</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-81870 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission approves acquisition of Alteo ARC and Alufin by Imerys, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of Alteo ARC and Alufin by Imerys of France. The clearance is conditional on the divestment of Alteo (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2016/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-in-the-laser" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger, subject to remedies, in the laser manufacturing sector <em>(Rofin-Sinar / Coherent)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2016-10-25T22:00:00Z">26 October 2016</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 94</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-81857 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission approves acquisition of lasers supplier Rofin-Sinar by Coherent, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of US and German-based Rofin-Sinar by Coherent of the US. Both are global suppliers of lasers. (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2016/the-eu-commission-opens-a-formal-investigation-concerning-a-network-sharing" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens a formal investigation concerning a network sharing agreement between two mobile phone companies <em>(O2 / CETIN / T-Mobile)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2016-10-24T22:00:00Z">25 October 2016</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 232</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-81856 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission opens formal investigation into mobile telephone network sharing in Czech Republic* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an investigation into a network sharing agreement between two Czech operators of mobile telephony, O2 CZ / CETIN and T-Mobile CZ. The Commission will (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2016/the-eu-commission-opens-an-in-depth-investigation-concerning-a-merger-on-grey-en" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation concerning a merger on grey cement market in Croatia <em>(HeidelbergCement / Schwenk)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2016-10-09T22:00:00Z">10 October 2016</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 121</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-81694 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into HeidelbergCement and Schwenk’s joint acquisition of Cemex Croatia* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether the proposed acquisition of Cemex Croatia by HeidelbergCement and Schwenk is in line with the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2016/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-in-the-market-of-train" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger, subject to remedies, in the market of train equipment <em>(Wabtec / Faiveley)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2016-10-03T22:00:00Z">4 October 2016</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 186</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-81693 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission approves acquisition of Faiveley by Wabtec, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> Brussels, 4 October 2016 <br class='autobr' /> After an in-depth investigation under the EU Merger Regulation, the European Commission has cleared the proposed acquisition of Faiveley Transport of France by US-based Wabtec. The (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2016/the-eu-commission-opens-an-in-depth-investigation-concerning-a-merger-on" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation concerning a merger on financial markets <em>(Deutsche Börse / London Stock Exchange)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2016-09-27T22:00:00Z">28 September 2016</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 143</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-81692 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into proposed Deutsche Börse/LSE merger* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess, under the EU Merger Regulation, whether the proposed merger between Deutsche Börse AG (DB) and London Stock Exchange Group (LSE) (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2016/the-eu-commission-sends-a-statement-of-objections-to-the-international-skating-en" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission sends a statement of objections to an international sports association suspected to have breached EU antitrust rules <em>(International Skating Union)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2016-09-26T22:00:00Z">27 September 2016</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 198</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-81352 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission sends Statement of Objections to International Skating Union on its eligibility rules* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has informed the International Skating Union (ISU) of its preliminary view that the ISU rules under which athletes face severe penalties for participation in (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2016/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-on-the-energy-market-vattenfall-eph-ppf" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger in the energy market <em>(Vattenfall / EPH / PPF Investments)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2016-09-21T22:00:00Z">22 September 2016</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 179</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-81353 introduction entry-content"> <p>MERGERS: COMMISSION CLEARS ACQUISITION OF VATTENFALL EUROPE GENERATION AND VATTENFALL EUROPE MINING BY EPH AND PPF INVESTMENTS* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has cleared the proposed acquisition of Vattenfall Europe Generation and Vattenfall Europe Mining by Energetický a Průmyslový Holding (EPH) (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2016/the-eu-commission-opens-an-in-depth-investigation-regarding-a-merger-in-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation regarding a merger in the market of railway equipment manufacturing <em>(Wabtec / Faiveley)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2016-09-19T22:00:00Z">20 September 2016</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 209</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-79682 introduction entry-content"> <p>MERGERS: COMMISSION OPENS IN-DEPTH INVESTIGATION INTO WABTEC’S PROPOSED TAKEOVER OF RAILWAT EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER FAIVELEY* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether the proposed acquisition of Faiveley Transport of France by Westinghouse Air Brake (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2016/the-eu-commission-fines-a-company-specialized-in-the-waste-management-for-abuse" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines a company specialized in the waste management for abuse of dominance <em>(ARA)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2016-09-19T22:00:00Z">20 September 2016</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 289</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-81334 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission fines ARA €6 million for hindering competition on Austrian waste management market* <br class='autobr' /> The Commission has fined Altstoff Recycling Austria (ARA) €6 million for blocking competitors from entering the Austrian market for management of household packaging waste from 2008 to (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2016/the-eu-commission-opens-an-in-depth-investigation-concerning-undue-tax-benefits" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation concerning undue tax benefits potentially granted by Luxembourg to an energy provider <em>(Engie)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2016-09-18T22:00:00Z">19 September 2016</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 171</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-83586 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission opens in-depth investigation into Luxembourg’s tax treatment of GDF Suez (now Engie)* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation into Luxembourg’s tax treatment of the GDF Suez group (now Engie). The Commission has concerns that several tax rulings (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2016/the-eu-commission-issues-its-preliminary-report-on-its-e-commerce-sector" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission issues its preliminary report on its e-commerce sector inquiry</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2016-09-14T22:00:00Z">15 September 2016</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 271</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-81330 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission publishes initial findings of e-commerce sector inquiry* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission’s preliminary report on its e-commerce sector inquiry confirms the fast growth of e-commerce in the EU and identifies business practices that might restrict competition and limit consumer (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2016/the-eu-general-court-confirms-the-decision-of-the-eu-commission-concerning-its" rel="bookmark">The EU General Court confirms the EU Commission’s decision concerning its first pharma pay-for-delay case <em>(Lundbeck)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2016-09-07T22:00:00Z">8 September 2016</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 356</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-81274 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission welcomes General Court judgments upholding its Lundbeck decision in first pharma pay-for-delay case <br class='autobr' /> Today the General Court upheld the Commission’s Lundbeck decision and ruled for the first time that pharma pay-for-delay agreements breach EU antitrust rules. In such (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2016/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-on-the-telecommunications" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission conditionally clears a merger in the Italian telecommunications market <em>(Hutchison / VimpelCom)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2016-08-31T22:00:00Z">1 September 2016</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 216</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-81275 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission approves Hutchison/VimpelCom joint venture in Italy, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation a proposed telecommunications joint venture between Hutchison and VimpelCom in Italy. The approval is conditional on the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2016-1880/the-eu-commission-finds-that-ireland-granted-undue-tax-benefits-to-an-american" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission finds that Ireland granted undue tax benefits to a US leading Big Tech company <em>(Apple)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2016-08-29T22:00:00Z">30 August 2016</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 319</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-81144 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Ireland gave illegal tax benefits to Apple worth up to €13 billion* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has concluded that Ireland granted undue tax benefits of up to €13 billion to Apple. This is illegal under EU state aid rules, because it allowed Apple to pay substantially less tax than (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2016-1880/the-eu-commission-concludes-ireland-granted-undue-tax-benefits-to-a" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission concludes Ireland granted undue tax benefits to a Big Tech company <em>(Apple)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2016-08-29T22:00:00Z">30 August 2016</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 142</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-83583 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Ireland gave illegal tax benefits to Apple worth up to €13 billion* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has concluded that Ireland granted undue tax benefits of up to €13 billion to Apple. This is illegal under EU state aid rules, because it allowed Apple to pay substantially less tax than (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2016-1880/the-eu-commission-opens-an-in-depth-investigation-concerning-a-merger-on-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation concerning a merger on the chemical products market <em>(Dow / DuPont)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2016-08-10T22:00:00Z">11 August 2016</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 207</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-81086 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into proposed merger between Dow and DuPont* <br class='autobr' /> The Commission has opened an in-depth probe to assess whether the proposed merger of Dow and DuPont is in line with the EU Merger Regulation. The Commission will investigate further whether the deal (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2016-1880/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-in-the-lifting-equipment-en" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger, subject to remedies, in the lifting equipment market <em>(Konecranes / Terex)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2016-08-07T22:00:00Z">8 August 2016</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 341</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-80705 introduction entry-content"> <p>MERGERS: COMMISSION APPROVES KONECRANES’ ACQUISITION OF TEREX’S CRANE AND CONTAINER HANDLING BUSINESS, SUBJET TO CONDITIONS* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the acquisition by Konecranes of Terex’s crane and container handling business, MHPS. The decision is (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2016-1880/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-in-the-pharmaceutical" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger subject to remedies in the pharmaceutical sector <em>(Boehringer Ingelheim / Sanofi)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2016-08-03T22:00:00Z">4 August 2016</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 329</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-80704 introduction entry-content"> <p>MERGERS: COMMISSION CLEARS ACQUISITION OF BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM’S CONSUMER HEALTH BUSINESS BY SANOFI, SUBJEC TO CONDITIONS* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of the consumer health business of Germany’s Boehringer Ingelheim by Sanofi of (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2016-1880/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-in-the-telecommunication-en" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger, subject to remedies, in the telecommunication market and rejects a referral request issued by the Dutch competition authority <em>(Vodafone / Liberty Global)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2016-08-02T22:00:00Z">3 August 2016</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 247</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-80703 introduction entry-content"> <p>MERGERS: COMMISSION CLEARS VODAFONE/LIBERTY GLOBAL TELECOMS JOINT VENTURE, SUBJECT TO CONDITION; REJECTS REFERRAL REQUEST BY DUTCH COMPETITION AUTHORITY * <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed creation of a joint venture in the Netherlands by mobile (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2016/the-eu-commission-accepts-remedies-proposed-in-the-case-concerning-the-cross" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission accepts remedies to alleviate concerns in film licensing contracts in cross-border pay-TV services <em>(Paramount / Sky UK)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2016-07-25T22:00:00Z">26 July 2016</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 300</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-80291 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission accepts commitments by Paramount on cross-border pay-TV services* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has made commitments offered by Paramount legally binding under EU antitrust rules. These address the Commission’s concerns regarding certain clauses in film licensing contracts for (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2016/the-eu-commission-accepts-remedies-proposed-by-companies-active-on-the-credit" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission accepts remedies proposed by companies active on the credit default swaps market <em>(ISDA / Markit)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2016-07-19T22:00:00Z">20 July 2016</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 513</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-80283 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission accepts commitments by ISDA and Markit on credit default swaps* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has adopted a decision that renders legally binding commitments to licence inputs for credit default swaps, offered separately by the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2016/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-in-the-markets-for-en" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger, subject to remedies, in the markets for satellites and launch services <em>(Arianespace / ASL)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2016-07-19T22:00:00Z">20 July 2016</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 312</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-80284 introduction entry-content"> <p>MERGERS: COMMISSION APPROVES ACQUISITION OF ARIANESPACE BY ASL, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS* <br class='autobr' /> Following an in-depth review, the European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of Arianespace by Airbus Safran Launchers (ASL), a joint venture between Airbus and Safran. (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2016/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-in-the-pharmaceutical" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger, subject to remedies, in the pharmaceutical sector <em>(Meda / Mylan)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2016-07-19T22:00:00Z">20 July 2016</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 232</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-80285 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission clears acquisition of Meda by Mylan subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of Meda AB of Sweden by Mylan N.V. of the Netherlands, subject to conditions. Both companies operate in the pharmaceutical (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2016/the-eu-commission-fines-truck-producers-for-cartel-man-volvo-renault-daimler-en" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines truck producers for cartel <em>(MAN / Volvo / Renault / Daimler / Iveco / DAF Trucks)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2016-07-18T22:00:00Z">19 July 2016</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 573</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-80282 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission fines truck producers € 2.93 billion for participating in a cartel* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found that MAN, Volvo/Renault, Daimler, Iveco, and DAF broke EU antitrust rules. These truck makers colluded for 14 years on truck pricing and on passing on the costs of (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2016/the-eu-commission-takes-further-steps-concerning-the-case-involving-comparison" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission takes further steps in a case involving comparison shopping services and advertising-related practices <em>(Google AdSense)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2016-07-13T22:00:00Z">14 July 2016</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 342</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-80281 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission takes further steps in investigations alleging Google’s comparison shopping and advertising-related practices breach EU rules* <br class='autobr' /> The Commission has sent two Statements of Objections to Google. The Commission has reinforced, in a supplementary Statement of Objections, its (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2016/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-in-the-market-for-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger subject to remedies in the market for the production and supply of plastic bumpers <em>(Plastic Omnium / Faurecia)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2016-07-10T22:00:00Z">11 July 2016</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 289</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-80142 introduction entry-content"> <p>MERGERS: COMMISSION CLEARS ACQUISITON OF AN AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENT BUSINESS OF FAURECIA BY PLASTIC OMNIUM, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS* <br class='autobr' /> The Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of the automotive plastic exterior component business of Faurecia by Compagnie (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2016/the-eu-commission-accepts-remedies-proposed-by-container-liner-shipping" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission accepts remedies proposed by container liner shipping companies on price transparency <em>(CMA CGM)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2016-07-06T22:00:00Z">7 July 2016</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 303</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-80140 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission accepts commitments by container liner shipping companies on price transparency* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has adopted a decision that renders legally binding the commitments offered by fourteen container liner shipping companies. The commitments aim to increase price (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2016/the-eu-commission-carries-out-an-unannounced-inspection-in-the-rail-passenger-en" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission carries out an unannounced inspection in the rail passenger transport sector</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2016-07-05T22:00:00Z">6 July 2016</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 419</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-80139 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission confirms unannounced inspections in rail passenger transport sector* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission can confirm that on 28 June 2016 its officials carried out unannounced inspections in the sector of rail passenger transport in several Member States. <br class='autobr' /> The Commission has (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2016/the-eu-commission-opens-a-formal-investigation-concerning-a-potential-abuse-of" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens a formal investigation concerning potential abuse of dominance on the Belgian beer market <em>(AB InBev)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2016-06-29T22:00:00Z">30 June 2016</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 317</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-80138 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission opens formal investigation into AB InBev’s practices on Belgian beer market* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an investigation, on its own initiative, to assess whether Anheuser-Busch InBev SA (AB InBev) has abused its dominant position on the Belgian beer market by (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2016/The-EU-Commission-welcomes-entry" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission welcomes the entry into force of new rules concerning card payment transparency</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2016-06-08T22:00:00Z">9 June 2016</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 275</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-80037 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission welcomes entry into force of new rules to boost card payment transparency* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission welcomes the entry into force on 9 June 2016 of new rules to make the costs of payments with debit or credit cards more transparent to retailers and consumers and allow them (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2016/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-in-the-food-distributor-sector-sysco-brakes-en" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger in the food distributor sector <em>(Sysco / Brakes)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2016-06-08T22:00:00Z">9 June 2016</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 250</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-80038 introduction entry-content"> <p>MERGERS: COMISSION APPROVES SYSCO’S ACQUISITION OF BRAKES* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of Brakes, the largest UK food distributor, by Sysco, the largest US food distributor. The Commission found that the takeover would not (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2016/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-in-the-market-of-building-en" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger subject to remedies in the market of building materials <em>(HeidelbergCement / Italcementi)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2016-05-25T22:00:00Z">26 May 2016</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 200</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-79812 introduction entry-content"> <p>MERGERS: COMMISSION APPROVES ACQUISITION OF BUILDING MATERIALS GROUP ITALCEMENTI BY HEIDELBERGCEMENT, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of Italian building materials group Italcementi by its German competitor (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2016/the-eu-commission-fines-a-steel-producer-eur6-2m-for-participating-in-a-steel" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines a steel producer €6.2M for participating in a steel abrasives cartel <em>(Pometon)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2016-05-24T22:00:00Z">25 May 2016</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 223</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-79811 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission fines Pometon € 6.2 million for participation in steel abrasives cartel* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found that Italian abrasives producer Pometon S.p.A. breached EU antitrust rules by participating in a cartel to coordinate steel abrasives prices in Europe for almost (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2016/The-EU-Commission-clears-a-merger-79810" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission conditionally clears a merger in the beer sector <em>(AB InBev / SABMiller)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2016-05-23T22:00:00Z">24 May 2016</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 222</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-79810 introduction entry-content"> <p>MERGERS: COMMISSION APPROVES AB INBEV’S ACQUISITION OF SABMILLER, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of SABMiller, the world’s second largest brewer, by AB InBev, the world’s largest brewer. The clearance is (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2016/the-eu-commission-prohibits-a-merger-between-two-telecommunication-companies-in-en" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission prohibits a merger between two telecommunication companies in the UK mobile market <em>(Telefónica UK / Hutchison 3G UK)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2016-05-10T22:00:00Z">11 May 2016</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 259</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-79681 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission prohibits Hutchison’s proposed acquisition of Telefónica UK* <br class='autobr' /> The Commission has blocked the proposed acquisition of O2 by Hutchison under the EU Merger Regulation. It had strong concerns that UK mobile customers would have had less choice and paid higher prices as a result (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2016/The-EU-Commission-clears-subject-79680" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears, subject to remedies, a merger between two container liner shippers <em>(CMA CGM / NOL)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2016-04-28T22:00:00Z">29 April 2016</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 193</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-79680 introduction entry-content"> <p>MERGERS: COMMISSION APPROVES CONTAINER LINER SHIPPING MERGER BETWEEN CMA CGM AND NOL, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of Neptune Oriental Lines ("NOL") of Singapore by rival CMA CGM, a French shipping company (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2016/the-eu-commission-invites-interested-third-parties-to-comment-the-commitments-en" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission invites interested third parties to comment on the commitments proposed in the credit default swaps case <em>(ISDA / Markit)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2016-04-27T22:00:00Z">28 April 2016</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 204</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-79679 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission seeks feedback on commitments by ISDA and Markit on credit default swaps* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission is inviting comments from interested parties on commitments offered separately by ISDA and by Markit to address competition concerns relating to the licensing of data and (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2016/the-eu-commission-invites-interested-third-parties-to-comment-on-the-en" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission invites interested third parties to comment on the commitments proposed in the ongoing pay-TV investigation <em>(Paramount Pictures)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2016-04-21T22:00:00Z">22 April 2016</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 210</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-79678 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission seeks feedback on commitments offered by Paramount Pictures in pay-TV investigation* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission is inviting comments from interested parties on commitments offered by Paramount Pictures to address competition concerns relating to contractual clauses (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2016/The-EU-Commission-sends-a-79157" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission sends a statement of objections to a technology company suspected of imposing restrictions on device manufacturers and mobile network operators <em>(Google Android)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2016-04-19T22:00:00Z">20 April 2016</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 279</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-79157 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission sends Statement of Objections to Google on Android operating system and applications* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has informed Google of its preliminary view that the company has, in breach of EU antitrust rules, abused its dominant position by imposing restrictions on (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2016/the-eu-commission-allows-the-early-termination-of-commitments-made-by-a-railway-en" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission allows the early termination of commitments made by a railway power supplier, following the entry of new competitors to the market <em>(Deutsche Bahn)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2016-04-07T22:00:00Z">8 April 2016</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 252</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-79156 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: successful market opening allows early termination of commitments in Deutsche Bahn case* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has relieved Deutsche Bahn ahead of schedule from commitments made binding in December 2013, as several competitors have now entered the German railway traction current (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2016/the-eu-commission-fines-an-undertaking-in-the-market-of-canned-mushrooms-for" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines an undertaking in the market of canned mushrooms for its participation in a cartel <em>(Riberebro)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2016-04-05T22:00:00Z">6 April 2016</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 308</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-79155 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission fines Riberebro €5.2 million for participation in canned mushrooms cartel* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found that Spanish canned and fresh vegetable company Riberebro participated in a cartel to coordinate prices and allocate customers of canned mushrooms in Europe for (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2016/the-eu-commission-opens-an-in-depth-investigation-pertaining-to-a-joint-venture" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation pertaining to a joint venture in the Italian telecommunications market <em>(Hutchison / VimpelCom)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2016-03-29T22:00:00Z">30 March 2016</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 212</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-78892 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into proposed Hutchison/VimpelCom joint venture in Italy* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether the proposed joint venture between the telecommunications activities of Hutchison and VimpelCom in Italy is (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2016/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-in-the-retail-and-en" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger subject to remedies in the retail and wholesale fuels markets <em>(Statoil Fuel / Shell)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2016-03-22T23:00:00Z">23 March 2016</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 254</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-78891 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission approves Statoil Fuel and Retail’s takeover of Shell’s Dansk Fuels, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of Shell’s Danish retail and wholesale fuels business, Dansk Fuels, by Alimentation (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2016/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-in-the-pharmaceutical-en" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger, subject to remedies, in the pharmaceutical market <em>(Teva / Allergan Generics)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2016-03-09T23:00:00Z">10 March 2016</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 482</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-78526 introduction entry-content"> <p>MERGERS: COMMISSION APPROVES ACQUISITION OF ALLERGAN GENERICS BY TEVA, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of the generics business of Allergan of Ireland, by Teva of Israel, subject to conditions. Both companies (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2016/The-EU-Commission-opens-an-in-78525" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation concerning a merger in the satellite and launch service markets <em>(Arianespace / Airbus Safran Launchers)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2016-02-25T23:00:00Z">26 February 2016</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 307</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-78525 introduction entry-content"> <p>MERGERS: COMMISSION OPENS IN-DEPTH INVESTIGATION INTO ASL’S ACQUISITION OF ARIANESPACE* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess the proposed acquisition of Arianespace by Airbus Safran Launchers (ASL) under the EU Merger Regulation. <br class='autobr' /> The Commission has concerns (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2016/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-on-the-market-of-en" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger, subject to remedies, in the market of consumable dental products for professional dental <em>(Dentsply / Sirona)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2016-02-24T23:00:00Z">25 February 2016</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 378</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-78524 introduction entry-content"> <p>MERGERS: COMMISSION APPROVES DENTSPLY ACQUISITION OF DENTAL EQUIPMENT SUPPLIER SIRONA, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS * <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of dental equipment supplier Sirona by Dentsply, both of the US, subject to conditions. (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2016/the-eu-commission-launches-a-market-test-on-commitments-offered-by-container-en" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission launches a market test on commitments offered by container liner shipping companies <em>(CMA CGM)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2016-02-15T23:00:00Z">16 February 2016</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 205</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-78300 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission seeks feedback on commitments offered by container liner shipping companies* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission is inviting comments from interested parties on commitments offered by fifteen container liner shipping companies to address concerns relating to concerted practices. (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2016/The-EU-Commission-clears-a-merger-78299" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger subject to remedies in the office supplies market <em>(Staples / Office Depot)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2016-02-09T23:00:00Z">10 February 2016</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 188</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-78299 introduction entry-content"> <p>Mergers: Commission approves Staples’ acquisition of Office Depot, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> Following an in-depth review, the European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the acquisition of office supplies distributor Office Depot by Staples, subject to conditions. <br class='autobr' /> Following (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/january-2016/the-eu-commission-fines-car-parts-producers-eur137m-in-a-cartel-settlement" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines car parts producers €137M in a cartel settlement <em>(Melco / Hitachi)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2016-01-26T23:00:00Z">27 January 2016</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 331</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-77848 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission fines car parts producers € 137 789 000 in cartel settlement* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has imposed fines of € 137 789 000 on Melco (Mitsubishi Electric) and Hitachi for participating in a cartel for alternators and starters with another firm, Denso, in breach of EU (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/january-2016/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-in-the-market-of-airline-computer-en" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger in the market of airline computer reservations systems <em>(Amadeus / Navitaire)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2016-01-18T23:00:00Z">19 January 2016</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 214</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-77631 introduction entry-content"> <p>MERGERS: COMMISSION APPROVES ACQUISITION OF NAVITAIRE BY AMADEUS* <br class='autobr' /> The Commission approved under the EU Merger Regulation the acquisition of airline software provider Navitaire by rival Amadeus. The Commission concluded the companies’ IT solutions target different types of airlines and are (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/january-2016/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-on-the-market-of-beverage-en" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger subject to remedies in the market of beverage can manufacturing <em>(Ball / Rexam)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2016-01-14T23:00:00Z">15 January 2016</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 193</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-77630 introduction entry-content"> <p>MERGERS: COMMISSION APPROVES BALL’S ACQUISITION OF REXAM, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS* <br class='autobr' /> Following an in-depth review, the Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the acquisition of beverage can manufacturer Rexam by rival Ball, subject to the divestment of 12 plants in the EEA. Ten of (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/january-2016/the-eu-commission-opens-an-in-depth-investigation-concerning-a-merger-in-the-en" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation concerning a merger in the market of oilfield service <em>(Halliburton / Baker Hughes)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2016-01-11T23:00:00Z">12 January 2016</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 224</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-77629 introduction entry-content"> <p>MERGERS: COMMISSION OPENS IN-DEPTH INVESTIGATION INTO ACQUISITION OF OILED SERVICE PROVIDER BAKER HUGHES BY HALLIBURTON* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether the proposed acquisition of oilfield service supplier Baker Hughes by rival Halliburton would (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/january-2016/The-EU-Commission-clears-a-merger-77627" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger in the market of delivery services <em>(TNT / FedEx)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2016-01-07T23:00:00Z">8 January 2016</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 181</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-77627 introduction entry-content"> <p>MERGERS: COMMISSION APPROVES ACQUISITION OF SMAL PACKAGE DELIVERY SERVICES PROVIDER TNT EXPRESS BY FEDEX* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of TNT Express by FedEx Corporation. Both companies offer world-wide small package delivery (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2015/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-in-the-market-of-heating-en" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger subject to remedies in the market of heating products <em>(Elster / Honeywell)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2015-12-20T23:00:00Z">21 December 2015</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 232</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-77626 introduction entry-content"> <p>MERGERS: COMMISSION APPROVES ACQUISITION OF ELSTER BY HONEYWELL, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of Elster by Honeywell, subject to divestment of Honeywell’s gas metering business. <br class='autobr' /> The activities of the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2015/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-in-the-market-of-commodity-traders-nyrstar-en" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger in the market of commodity traders <em>(Nyrstar / Trafigura)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2015-12-14T23:00:00Z">15 December 2015</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 289</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-77151 introduction entry-content"> <p>MERGERS: COMMISSION CLEARS TRAFIGURA’S ACQUISITION OF DE FACTO SOLE CONTROL OF NYRSTAR* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the acquisition of sole control of Nyrstar of Belgium by Trafigura of the Netherlands. <br class='autobr' /> Trafigura is one of the world’s leading (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2015/the-eu-commission-accepts-commitments-proposed-by-an-electricity-provider-in" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission accepts commitments proposed by an electricity provider to open up the Bulgarian wholesale electricity market <em>(Bulgarian Energy Holding)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2015-12-09T23:00:00Z">10 December 2015</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 223</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-77003 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission accepts commitments by Bulgarian Energy Holding to open up Bulgarian wholesale electricity market* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has adopted a decision that renders legally binding the commitments offered by Bulgarian Energy Holding (BEH) to end competition restrictions on (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2015/The-EU-Commission-sends-two" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission sends two statements of objections to a mobile technology company on exclusivity payments and predatory pricing <em>(Qualcomm)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2015-12-07T23:00:00Z">8 December 2015</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 287</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-77002 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission sends two Statements of Objections on exclusivity payments and predatory pricing to Qualcomm* <br class='autobr' /> The Commission informed Qualcomm of its preliminary conclusions that the company may have illegally paid a major customer for exclusively using its chipsets and sold chipsets (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2015/the-eu-commission-opens-formal-antitrust-investigation-in-the-biofuels-sector" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens a formal antitrust investigation in the biofuels sector <em>(Abengoa)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2015-12-06T23:00:00Z">7 December 2015</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 371</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-77001 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission opens formal investigation in the biofuels sector concerning ethanol benchmarks* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened a formal antitrust investigation to scrutinise whether three ethanol producers have, in breach of EU antitrust rules, manipulated ethanol benchmarks (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2015/the-eu-commission-open-an-in-depth-investigation-on-a-merger-in-the-mobile" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission open an in-depth investigation on a merger in the mobile telecommunications services market <em>(Telefónica UK / Hutchison 3G UK)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2015-12-03T23:00:00Z">4 December 2015</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 165</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-77000 introduction entry-content"> <p>MERGERS: COMMISSION CONTINUES INVESTIGATION OF HUTCHISON 3G / TELEFÓNICA UK MERGER WITHOUT REFERRAL TO UK* <br class='autobr' /> Commission does not refer investigation of Hutchison/Telefónica UK merger to UK <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has decided not to refer the planned acquisition of Telefónica UKby Hutchison to (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2015/the-eu-commission-opens-a-formal-investigation-concerning-undue-tax-benefits" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens a formal investigation concerning undue tax benefits potentially granted by Luxembourg to a fast food restaurant chain <em>(McDonald’s)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2015-12-02T23:00:00Z">3 December 2015</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 126</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-83585 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission opens formal investigation into Luxembourg’s tax treatment of McDonald’s* <br class='autobr' /> The Commission has opened a formal probe into Luxembourg’s tax treatment of McDonald’s. Its preliminary view is that a tax ruling granted by Luxembourg may have granted McDonald’s an advantageous (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2015/the-eu-commission-confirms-it-has-carried-out-several-unannounced-inspections-en" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission confirms it has carried out several unannounced inspections in the rail passenger transport market</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2015-12-01T23:00:00Z">2 December 2015</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 443</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-76998 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission confirms unannounced inspections in rail passenger transport sector* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission can confirm that on 24 November 2015 its officials carried out unannounced inspections in the sector of rail passenger transport and related services in Austria. <br class='autobr' /> The Commission (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2015/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-on-the-market-of-en" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger, subject to remedies, on the market of chemicals for the mining industry <em>(Solvay / Cytec)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2015-12-01T23:00:00Z">2 December 2015</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 167</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-76999 introduction entry-content"> <p>The EU Commission clears a merger, subject to remedies, on the market of the chemicals for the mining industry (Solvay / Cytec)* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of Cytec by Solvay. <br class='autobr' /> The decision is conditional on Solvay’s divestment (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2015/The-EU-Commission-responds-to-some" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission publishes frequently asked questions about the new Guidelines on joint selling of olive oil, beef and veal and arable crops</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2015-11-26T23:00:00Z">27 November 2015</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 91</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-76997 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: new Commission Guidelines on joint selling of olive oil, beef and veal, and arable crops - frequently asked questions* <br class='autobr' /> Antitrust: new Commission Guidelines on joint selling of olive oil, beef and veal, and arable crops - frequently asked questions <br class='autobr' /> 1. What is the purpose of the new (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2015/The-EU-Commission-clears-a-merger-76991" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger between two semiconductors manufacturers <em>(Avago / Broadcom)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2015-11-22T23:00:00Z">23 November 2015</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 149</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-76991 introduction entry-content"> <p>MERGERS: COMMISSION CLEARS AVAGO’S ACQUISITION OF BROADCOM* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the acquisition of Broadcom Corporation by Avago Technologies Limited. Both companies are global manufacturers of semiconductors. The Commission concluded that the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2015/the-eu-commission-approves-the-acquisition-of-a-data-centre-operator-by-rival-en" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves the acquisition by a rival of a data center operator subject to the divestment of several data centers in Amsterdam, London, and Frankfurt <em>(Telecity / Equinix)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2015-11-12T23:00:00Z">13 November 2015</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 326</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-76748 introduction entry-content"> <p>MERGERS: COMMISSION CLEARS ACQUISITION OF TELECITY BY EQUINIX, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved the proposed acquisition of data centre operator Telecity by rival Equinix subject to the divestment of a number of data centres in Amsterdam, London and Frankfurt. <br class='autobr' /> The (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2015/The-EU-Commission-sends-a-76746" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission sends objections to several companies suspected of participating in an electrolytic capacitors cartel</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2015-11-03T23:00:00Z">4 November 2015</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 222</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-76746 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission sends statement of objections to suspected participants in electrolytic capacitors cartel* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has informed ten manufacturers of electrolytic capacitors that it suspects them of having participated in a cartel, in breach of EU antitrust rules. (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2015/The-EU-Commission-launches-a" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission launches a consultation on boosting enforcement powers of national competition authorities</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2015-11-03T23:00:00Z">4 November 2015</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 101</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-76747 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission sends statement of objections to suspected participants in electrolytic capacitors cartel* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission is inviting comments on whether national competition authorities in EU Member States should be given additional tools to enforce EU antitrust rules. <br class='autobr' /> The (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2015/The-EU-Commission-opens-an-in-76406" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation concerning a merger in the mobile telecommunications market <em>(Telefónica UK / Hutchison 3G UK)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2015-10-29T23:00:00Z">30 October 2015</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 320</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-76406 introduction entry-content"> <p>MERGERS: COMMISSION OPENDS IN-DEPTH INVESTIGATION INTO HUTCHISON’S PROPOSED ACQUISIITON OF TELEFÓNICA UK* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission will investigate in-depth Hutchison’s takeover of Telefónica UK. <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation under the EU Merger Regulation to (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2015/the-eu-court-of-justice-upholds-a-cartel-decision-of-the-commission-on-heat-en" rel="bookmark">The EU Court of Justice upholds a cartel decision of the Commission on heat stabilisers market <em>(AC-Treuhand)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2015-10-21T22:00:00Z">22 October 2015</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 486</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-76398 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission welcomes Court judgment confirming cartel facilitator’s liability* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission welcomes today’s ruling by the EU Court of Justice upholding an earlier General Court judgment and thereby a Commission decision of 2009 to hold AC Treuhand liable under EU (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2015/The-EU-Commission-imposes-fines-on-76396" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines suppliers of optical disc drives for cartel <em>(Optical Disk Drives Cartel)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2015-10-20T22:00:00Z">21 October 2015</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 203</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-76396 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission fines suppliers of optical disc drives € 116 million for cartel* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has fined eight optical disc drive suppliers a total of €116 million for having coordinated their behaviour in relation to procurement tenders organised by two computer manufacturers, (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2015/the-eu-commission-concludes-that-luxembourg-and-the-netherlands-granted-tax" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission concludes that Luxembourg and the Netherlands granted illegal tax advantages to two companies <em>(Fiat / Starbucks)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2015-10-20T22:00:00Z">21 October 2015</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 168</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-83584 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission decides selective tax advantages for Fiat in Luxembourg and Starbucks in the Netherlands are illegal under EU state aid rules* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has decided that Luxembourg and the Netherlands have granted selective tax advantages to Fiat Finance and Trade and Starbucks, (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2015/The-EU-Commissions-clears-a-merger" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger in the microprocessors market <em>(Intel / Altera)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2015-10-13T22:00:00Z">14 October 2015</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 221</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-76395 introduction entry-content"> <p>MERGERS: COMMISSION CLEARS INTEL’S ACQUISITION OF ALTERA* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has cleared the proposed acquisition of electronic component supplier Altera by Intel. The Commission concluded that the merged entity would continue to face effective competition in Europe. <br class='autobr' /> The European (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2015/the-eu-commission-opens-formal-investigation-into-eligibility-rules-of-a-en" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens formal investigation into eligibility rules of a professional sports association <em>(International Skating Union)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2015-10-04T22:00:00Z">5 October 2015</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 210</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-76094 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission opens formal investigation into International Skating Union’s eligibility rules* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened a formal antitrust investigation into International Skating Union (ISU) rules that permanently ban skaters from competitions such as the Winter Olympics and (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2015/The-EU-Commission-opens-an-in-76095" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation regarding a takeover in the mobile phone retail market <em>(Liberty Global / BASE)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2015-10-04T22:00:00Z">5 October 2015</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 256</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-76095 introduction entry-content"> <p>MERGERS: COMMISSION OPENS IN-DEPTH INVESTIGATION INTO PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF BASE BELGIUM BY LIBERTY GLOBAL* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission will investigate in-depth the Liberty Global/BASE Belgium takeover. <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation under the EU Merger (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2015/The-EU-Commission-open-an-in-depth-75824" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation concerning a merger in the office supplies market <em>(Staples / Office Depot)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2015-09-24T22:00:00Z">25 September 2015</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 170</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-75824 introduction entry-content"> <p>MERGERS: COMMISSION OPENS IN-DEPTH INVESTIGATION INTO STAPLES’ PROPOSED TAKEOVER OF OFFICE DEPOT* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission will investigate in-depth the acquisition of office supplies distributor Office Depot by its competitor Staples. <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2015/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-in-the-radio-frequency-en" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger subject to remedies in the radio frequency and power transistors market <em>(NXP / Freescale)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2015-09-16T22:00:00Z">17 September 2015</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 249</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-75823 introduction entry-content"> <p>MERGERS: COMMISSION APPROVES NXP’S ACQUISITION OF FREESCALE, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Freescale by NXP, subject to divestment of NXP’s radio frequency power business, where the takeover could have led to higher prices and less competition. (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2015/The-EU-Commission-welcomes-General" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission welcomes the judgement of the General Court which confirms its TV and computer monitor tubes cartel decision <em>(Panasonic)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2015-09-08T22:00:00Z">9 September 2015</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 177</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-75590 introduction entry-content"> <p>European Commission - Fact Sheet Commission welcomes General Court rulings upholding TV and computer monitor tubes cartel decision* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission welcomes today’s judgments by the EU General Court in the TV and computer monitor tubes cartel <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission welcomes today’s (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2015/The-EU-Commission-clears-an" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears an acquisition in the markets of oil and gas exploration, the liquefaction of gas and the wholesale supply of liquefied natural gas <em>(BG Group / Royal Dutch Shell)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2015-09-01T22:00:00Z">2 September 2015</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 211</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-75451 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission clears acquisition of BG Group by Royal Dutch Shell* <br class='autobr' /> The transaction was cleared as it will not grant Shell market power in oil and gas exploration, LNG liquefaction or LNG wholesale supply. Shell will also not be able to prevent competitors from using its gas infrastructure in the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2015/The-EU-Commission-open-an-in-depth-75452" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation regarding a merger in the market of packaging materials <em>(Walki / Mondi)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2015-09-01T22:00:00Z">2 September 2015</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 1082</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-75452 introduction entry-content"> <p>MERGERS: COMMISSION OPENS IN-DEPTH INVESTIGATION INTO ACQUISITION OF PARTS OF WALKI’S INDUSTRIAL PACKAGING DIVISION BY MONDI * <br class='autobr' /> The Commission has concerns that Mondi’s acquisition of two of Walki’s packaging plants could lead to less choice and higher prices for customers of certain packaging (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2015/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-in-the-pharmaceutical-en" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger subject to remedies in the pharmaceutical sector <em>(Pfizer / Hospira)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2015-08-03T22:00:00Z">4 August 2015</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 330</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-74864 introduction entry-content"> <p>MERGERS: COMMISSION APPROVES ACQUISITION OF HOSPIRA BY PFIZER * <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved the proposed acquisition of Hospira by Pfizer under the EU Merger Regulation. Both companies are US based and active globally in the development and marketing of human pharmaceuticals. The (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2015/the-eu-commission-open-an-in-depth-investigation-concerning-a-merger-in-the-en" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission open an in-depth investigation concerning a merger in the market of small package delivery, freight forwarding and cargo transportation services <em>(TNT / FedEx)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2015-07-30T22:00:00Z">31 July 2015</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 264</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-74865 introduction entry-content"> <p>MERGERS: COMMISSION OPENS IN-DEPTH INVESTIGATION INTO PROPOSED TNT BY FEDEX * <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether the proposed acquisition of TNT Express by FedEx Corporation is in line with the EU Merger Regulation. Both companies are major global (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2015/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-beetwen-two-mobile-network-equipment-en" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger beetwen two mobile network equipment manufacturers <em>(Nokia / Alcatel-Lucent)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2015-07-23T22:00:00Z">24 July 2015</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 236</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-74791 introduction entry-content"> <p>MERGERS: COMMISSION APPROVES NOKIA’S ACQUISITION OF ALCATEL-LUCENT* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of Alcatel-Lucent by Nokia. Both companies are global providers of telecommunications equipment and related services. The Commission (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2015/The-EU-Commission-sends-a" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission sends a statement of objections to several film studios companies suspected to have concluded anticompetitive agreements <em>(Paramount Pictures)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2015-07-22T22:00:00Z">23 July 2015</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 269</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-74790 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission sends Statement of Objections on cross-border provision of pay-TV services available in UK and Ireland* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has today sent a Statement of Objections to Sky UK and six major US film studios: Disney, NBCUniversal, Paramount Pictures, Sony, Twentieth Century Fox and (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2015/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-in-the-market-of-en" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger, subject to remedies, in the market of industrial chocolate <em>(Cargill / ADM)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2015-07-16T22:00:00Z">17 July 2015</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 157</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-74486 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves Cargill’s acquisition of ADM’s industrial chocolate business, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of the industrial chocolate business of Archer Daniels Midland (’ADM’) by Cargill, subject to (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2015/The-European-Commission-returns" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission partially refers a proposed merger to the Danish Competition Authority in the market of pig meat and clears the merger outside Denmark <em>(Danish Crown / Tican)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2015-07-16T22:00:00Z">17 July 2015</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 98</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-74487 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission partially refers Danish Crown / Tican merger to Denmark’s competition authority; clears proposed merger outside Denmark* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has partially referred the proposed merger between Danish Crown and Tican to the Danish Competition and Consumer Authority (DCCA) at its (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2015/The-European-Commission-decides-to-74483" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens two formal investigations against a chipset supplier <em>(Qualcomm)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2015-07-15T22:00:00Z">16 July 2015</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 140</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-74483 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission opens two formal investigations against chipset supplier Qualcomm* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened two formal antitrust investigations into possible abusive behaviour by Qualcomm in the field of baseband chipsets used in consumer electronic devices. The first will examine whether (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2015/the-eu-commission-imposes-fines-on-cargo-train-operators-for-participating-in-a" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission imposes fines on cargo train operators for participating in a cartel <em>(Express Interfracht / Schenker)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2015-07-14T22:00:00Z">15 July 2015</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 345</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-74485 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission fines cargo train operators € 49 million for cartel* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has imposed fines of € 49 154 000 on Express Interfracht, part of the Austrian railway incumbent Österreichische Bundesbahnen ("ÖBB"), and Schenker, part of the German railway incumbent Deutsche Bahn (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2015/The-European-Commission-clears-a-74488" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger subject to remedies in the airline market <em>(Aer Lingus / IAG)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2015-07-13T22:00:00Z">14 July 2015</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 225</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-74488 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves acquisition of Aer Lingus by IAG, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of Irish airline Aer Lingus by International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG). IAG is the holding company of British (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2015/the-eu-commission-sends-statement-of-objections-to-a-credit-card-company" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission sends a statement of objections to a credit card company regarding its cross-border rules and inter-regional interchange fees <em>(Mastercard II)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2015-07-08T22:00:00Z">9 July 2015</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 128</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-88978 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission sends Statement of Objections to MasterCard on cross-border rules and inter-regional interchange fees* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission today has sent a Statement of Objections to MasterCard. The Statement of Objections outlines the Commission’s preliminary view that MasterCard’s (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2015/The-European-Commission-clears-a-74062" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger in the market of turbo compressor engines <em>(Siemens / Dresser-Rand)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2015-06-28T22:00:00Z">29 June 2015</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 188</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-74062 introduction entry-content"> <p>MERGERS: COMMISSION APPROVES ACQUISITION OF ROTATING EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER DRESSER-RAND BY SIEMENS* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of rotating equipment manufacturer Dresser-Rand of the US by Siemens of Germany. Both companies (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2015/the-eu-commission-fines-several-producers-and-distributors-for-cartel-in-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines several producers and distributors for cartel in the retail food packaging sector <em>(Nespak)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2015-06-23T22:00:00Z">24 June 2015</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 350</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-74055 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission fines producers and distributors € 115 865 000 for operating retail food packaging cartels* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has fined eight manufacturers and two distributors of retail food packaging trays a total of €115 865 000 for having participated in at least one of five separate (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2015/The-European-Commission-sends-a-74059" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission sends a statement of objection to five lead recycling companies suspected of participating in a purchasing cartel for scrap lead-acid batteries</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2015-06-23T22:00:00Z">24 June 2015</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 170</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-74059 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission sends statement of objections to suspected participants in car battery recycling cartel* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has informed five lead recycling companies that it suspects them of having participated in a purchasing cartel for scrap lead-acid batteries, in breach of EU antitrust (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2015/The-European-Commission-launches-a-73936" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission launches a market test concerning the commitments proposed by an electricity provider operating in the Bulgarian wholesale electricity market <em>(Bulgarian Energy Holding)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2015-06-18T22:00:00Z">19 June 2015</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 246</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-73936 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission market tests commitments by Bulgarian Energy Holding (BEH) concerning Bulgarian wholesale electricity market* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission is inviting comments from interested parties on commitments offered by the State-owned Bulgarian Energy Holding EAD (BEH) to address competition (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2015/The-European-Commission-imposes-73937" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines a parking heaters producer for cartel in the context of a settlement <em>(Eberspächer)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2015-06-16T22:00:00Z">17 June 2015</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 270</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-73937 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission fines parking heaters producer €68 million in cartel settlement* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission found that two German producers of automotive parts, Eberspächer and Webasto, have breached EU antitrust rules prohibiting cartels and restrictive business practices. They coordinated prices and (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2015/the-eu-commission-approves-a-joint-venture-for-cross-border-licensing-of-online-en" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a joint venture for cross-border licensing of online music between three music collecting societies <em>(PRSfM / STIM / GEMA)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2015-06-15T22:00:00Z">16 June 2015</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 425</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-73938 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves joint venture for cross-border licensing of online music between PRSfM, STIM and GEMA, subject to commitments* <br class='autobr' /> Following an in-depth investigation, the European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed creation of a joint venture for (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2015/the-eu-commission-clears-a-merger-subject-to-remedies-in-the-pharmaceutical-en" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a merger subject to remedies in the pharmaceutical sector <em>(Merck / Sigma-Aldrich)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2015-06-14T22:00:00Z">15 June 2015</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 439</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-73848 introduction entry-content"> <p>MERGERS: COMMISSION APPROVES ACQUISITION OF SIGMA-ALDRICH BY MERCK, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS * <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved the proposed acquisition of Sigma-Aldrich by Merck under the EU Merger Regulation. Both companies are active world-wide in the life science sector. The decision is (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2015/the-eu-commission-opens-an-investigation-on-e-book-distribution-agreements-en" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an investigation on e-book distribution agreements concluded between several publishers and an electronic commerce company <em>(Amazon)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2015-06-10T22:00:00Z">11 June 2015</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 270</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-73847 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission opens formal investigation into Amazon’s e-book distribution arrangements* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened a formal antitrust investigation into certain business practices by Amazon in the distribution of electronic books ("e-books"). The Commission will in particular investigate (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2015/The-European-Commission-clears-a-73940" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission conditionally clears the acquisition of a telecommunications company in the Spanish markets for fixed internet access services <em>(Orange / Jazztel)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2015-05-18T22:00:00Z">19 May 2015</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 560</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-73940 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission clears acquisition of Jazztel by Orange, subject to conditions* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of Jazztel plc, a telecommunications company registered in the UK but mainly active in Spain, by rival Orange SA of France. (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2014/the-eu-commission-publishes-policy-brief-on-modernising-state-aid" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission publishes policy brief on modernising state aid </a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2014-10-31T23:00:00Z">1 November 2014</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 0</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-114407 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid modernisation – a major revamp of EU State aid control* <br class='autobr' /> 1. What is State aid modernisation about? <br class='autobr' /> Starting in May 2012 the Commission began adopting a major reform package called State aid modernisation (SAM). SAM is a change in governance of EU state aid policy that allows better (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2014/the-eu-commission-opens-an-investigation-concerning-transfer-pricing-en" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens an investigation concerning transfer pricing arrangements on corporate taxation of an online store in Luxembourg <em>(Amazon)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2014-10-06T22:00:00Z">7 October 2014</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 170</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-83587 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid: Commission investigates transfer pricing arrangements on corporate taxation of Amazon in Luxembourg* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to examine whether the decision by Luxembourg’s tax authorities with regard to the corporate income tax to be paid by (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2014/the-eu-commission-publishes-a-competition-policy-brief-on-improving-state-aid" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission publishes a Competition Policy Brief on improving State aid for energy and the environment</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2014-09-30T22:00:00Z">1 October 2014</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 0</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-114409 introduction entry-content"> <p>Improving State Aid for Energy and the Environment* <br class='autobr' /> In a nutshell <br class='autobr' /> The EU environmental and energy aid guidelines have been fundamentally revised and extended. They now offer new rules for aid to renewable energy sources. For the very first time they also clearly outline the conditions for (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2014/the-eu-commission-imposes-eur138m-fine-against-several-smart-card-chip" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission imposes €138M fine against several smart card chip manufacturers for coordinating their market behaviours in the European Economic Area <em>(Infineon / Philips / Samsung / Renesas)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2014-09-02T22:00:00Z">3 September 2014</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 24</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-117564 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission fines smart card chips producers € 138 million for cartel* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found that Infineon, Philips, Samsung and Renesas (at the time a joint venture of Hitachi and Mitsubishi) coordinated their market behaviour for smart card chips in the European (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/august-2014/the-eu-commission-publishes-a-policy-brief-on-the-state-aid-rules-for-films-and" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission publishes a policy brief on the State aid rules for films and other audiovisual works</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2014-07-31T22:00:00Z">1 August 2014</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 0</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-114413 introduction entry-content"> <p>State aid rules for films and other audiovisual works* <br class='autobr' /> 1. Introduction <br class='autobr' /> On 16 November 2013, the Communication on State aid for films and other audiovisual works entered into force. [1] This new "Cinema Communication" provides an updated set of rules for assessing whether Member States’ (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2014/the-eu-commission-fines-three-producers-of-canned-mushrooms-eur32m-in-a-cartel" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines three producers of canned mushrooms €32M in a cartel settlement <em>(Lutèce / Prochamp / Bonduelle)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2014-06-24T22:00:00Z">25 June 2014</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 19</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-117631 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission fines three producers of canned mushrooms €32 million in cartel settlement* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has found that Lutèce, Prochamp and Bonduelle participated in a cartel to coordinate prices and allocate customers of canned mushrooms in Europe during more than a year and (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2014/the-eu-commission-issues-a-policy-brief-on-the-new-rules-on-rescue-and" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission issues a policy brief on the new rules on rescue and restructuring aid for industry</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2014-05-31T22:00:00Z">1 June 2014</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 0</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-114405 introduction entry-content"> <p>New rules on rescue and restructuring aid for industry: the right incentives for innovation and growth* <br class='autobr' /> 1. State aid control 2.0 <br class='autobr' /> The Commission is conducting a complete overhaul of its State aid rules. Following the principle of "trust and verify", the new rules massively cut red tape for (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2014/the-eu-commission-publishes-a-policy-brief-on-the-new-state-aid-rules" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission publishes a policy brief on the new State aid rules supporting R&D and innovation in Europe</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2014-04-30T22:00:00Z">1 May 2014</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 0</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-114408 introduction entry-content"> <p>Supporting R&D and innovation in Europe: new State aid rules* <br class='autobr' /> 1. State aid control 2.0 <br class='autobr' /> With its State Aid Modernisation (SAM) initiative, the Commission is overhauling its State aid rules. The new rules encourage Member States to put in place well-designed aid measures that promote (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2014/the-eu-commission-fines-two-spot-power-exchanges-exchanges-eur5-9m-for-agreeing" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines two spot power exchanges exchanges €5.9M for agreeing not to compete with one another for their spot electricity trading services in the European Economic Area <em>(EPEX Spot / Nord Pool Spot)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2014-03-04T23:00:00Z">5 March 2014</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 21</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-117566 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission fines two power exchanges € 5.9 million in cartel settlement* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has imposed fines totalling € 5 979 000 on the two leading European spot power exchanges, EPEX Spot ("EPEX") and Nord Pool Spot (NPS) for having agreed not to compete with one another (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-2014/the-eu-commission-publishes-a-policy-brief-on-new-state-aid-rules-for-a" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission publishes a policy brief on new state aid rules for a competitive aviation industry</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2014-01-31T23:00:00Z">1 February 2014</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 1</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-114406 introduction entry-content"> <p>New state aid rules for a competitive aviation industry* <br class='autobr' /> 1. State aid control 2.0 <br class='autobr' /> The Commission is modernising all the rules it uses for its State aid control. The Commission’s guidelines are being revised to align them with the priorities of the EU’s growth strategy, Europe 2020. The new (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2013/the-eu-commission-opens-investigations-into-a-credit-card-company-regarding-its" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission opens investigations into a credit card company regarding its inter-bank fees <em>(Mastercard II)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2013-04-08T22:00:00Z">9 April 2013</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 88</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-88977 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust: Commission opens investigation into MasterCard inter-bank fees* <br class='autobr' /> The Commission has opened formal proceedings to investigate whether MasterCard may be hindering competition in the European Economic Area (EEA) with regard to payment cards, in breach of EU antitrust rules. The (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2006/the-eu-commission-re-adopts-a-decision-on-a-cartel-in-the-stainless-steel" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission re-adopts a decision on a cartel in the stainless steel sector and fines a company a total of €3.17M <em>(ThyssenKrupp Stainless)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2006-12-19T23:00:00Z">20 December 2006</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 87</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-103982 introduction entry-content"> <p>Competition: Commission re-adopts "alloy surcharge" cartel decision and fines ThyssenKrupp Stainless AG €3 168 000* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has re-adopted a decision on a cartel in the stainless steel sector and fined ThyssenKrupp Stainless AG (formerly Krupp Nirosta GmbH) a total of €3 168 (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/september-2006/the-eu-commission-fines-copper-fittings-producers-eur314-76-million-for-price" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines copper fittings producers €314.76 million for price-fixing cartel <em>(Aalberts / Delta / Advanced Fluid Connections / Legris)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2006-09-19T22:00:00Z">20 September 2006</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 73</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104038 introduction entry-content"> <p>Competition: Commission fines copper fittings producers €314.76 million for price fixing cartel* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has fined 30 companies a total of €314.76 million for participating in a copper fittings cartel, in violation of the EC Treaty’s ban on restrictive business practices (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2006/the-eu-court-of-justice-allows-the-commission-to-increase-the-fine-it-had" rel="bookmark">The EU Court of Justice allows the Commission to increase the fine it had imposed on a German carbon products manufacturer for being a part of a cartel <em>(SGL Carbon / Showa Denko)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2006-06-28T22:00:00Z">29 June 2006</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 59</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104307 introduction entry-content"> <p>Competition: Commission welcomes judgments of the Court of Justice in SGL Carbon and Showa Denko Cases (Graphite electrodes cartel)* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission welcomes today’s judgment by the European Court of Justice allowing the Commission’s appeal and dismissing the appeals by SGL Carbon and (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2006/the-eu-court-of-justice-confirms-that-the-commission-does-not-have-to-take-into" rel="bookmark">The EU Court of Justice confirms that the Commission does not have to take into account fines paid by a company in other jurisdictions and is entitled to change its methodology for setting them <em>(Amino Acids)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2006-05-17T22:00:00Z">18 May 2006</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 48</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104299 introduction entry-content"> <p>Competition: Commission welcomes judgment of the Court of Justice in Archer Daniels Midland case (Amino Acids cartel) <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission welcomes today’s judgment by the European Court of Justice rejecting Archer Daniels Midland’s appeal in respect of the Amino Acids cartel. In (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2006/the-eu-commission-increases-competition-in-the-spanish-service-station-market" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission increases competition in the Spanish service station market by rendering commitments of a gas company legally biding <em>(Repsol)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2006-04-11T22:00:00Z">12 April 2006</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 87</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104298 introduction entry-content"> <p>Competition: Commission increases competition in Spanish service station market* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has adopted a formal decision under EC Treaty competition rules which renders commitments entered into by REPSOL to open up its long term agreements with service stations legally binding. (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2006/the-eu-commission-imposes-a-eur24-million-fine-on-a-norwegian-vending-machine" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission imposes a €24 million fine on a Norwegian vending machine manufacturer for abuse of dominant position <em>(Tomra)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2006-03-28T22:00:00Z">29 March 2006</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 87</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104231 introduction entry-content"> <p>Competition: Commission imposes € 24 million fine on Tomra group for abuse of dominant position* <br class='autobr' /> Competition: Commission imposes € 24 million fine on Tomra group for abuse of dominant position The European Commission has imposed a fine of € 24 million on Norwegian group Tomra for violating EC (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2005/the-eu-commission-fines-16-firms-eur290-million-for-their-involvement-in-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines 16 firms €290 million for their involvement in the industrial bags cartel</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2005-11-29T23:00:00Z">30 November 2005</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 90</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104894 introduction entry-content"> <p>Competition : Commission fines 16 firms €290 million for industrial bags cartel* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has fined 16 firms €290.71 million for operating a cartel in the plastic industrial bags market, in clear violation of EC Treaty rules which forbid cartels and other restrictive business (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2005/the-eu-commission-fines-multiple-companies-part-of-a-cartel-in-the-italian-raw" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines multiple companies part of a cartel in the Italian raw tobacco market €56 million for price-fixing <em>(Romana Tabacchi / Dimon / Transcatab / Deltafina)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2005-10-19T22:00:00Z">20 October 2005</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 96</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104917 introduction entry-content"> <p>Competition: Commission fines companies €56 million for cartel in Italian raw tobacco market* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has fined four Italian tobacco processors a total of €56 million for colluding over a period of more than six years on the prices paid to growers and other intermediaries and (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2005/the-eu-commission-approves-eur-47-3-million-operating-aid-in-favor-of-a-dutch-en" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves € 47.3 million operating aid in favour of a Dutch public company operating in the hazardous waste treatment sector <em>(AVR)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2005-06-21T22:00:00Z">22 June 2005</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 507</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-36755 introduction entry-content"> <p>"State aid for hazardous waste treatment: the case of AVR, the Netherlands"* <br class='autobr' /> On 22 June 2005, the European Commission has approved € 47.3 million operating aid in favour of AVR of the Netherlands for hazardous waste disposal. € 2.4 million — compensation for the cost of acquisition of the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2005/the-eu-commission-makes-the-commitments-from-a-global-beverage-company-legally" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission makes the commitments from a global beverage company legally binding to increase consumer choice and prevent the company from entering into exclusive agreements <em>(Coca-Cola)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2005-06-21T22:00:00Z">22 June 2005</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 114</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104256 introduction entry-content"> <p>Competition: Commission makes commitments from Coca-Cola legally binding, increasing consumer choice* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has adopted a decision under EC Treaty competition rules that renders commitments from Coca-Cola concerning carbonated soft drinks legally binding. These commitments, (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2004/the-european-commission-approves-aid-for-minimising-chlorine-transport-en" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves aid for minimizing chlorine transport</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2004-06-15T22:00:00Z">16 June 2004</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 306</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-36871 introduction entry-content"> <p>"Commission approves aid for minimising chlorine transport"* <br class='autobr' /> The Commission has not laid down general rules on compatibility of State aid that has the objective to increase safety of citizens and their environment. This does not mean that such aid is always incompatible with the common market. (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2004/the-eu-commission-clears-an-alliance-between-two-airline-companies-after-they" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears an alliance between two airline companies after they agree to surrender a sufficient number of taking off and landing slots at airports to restore competition between France and Italy <em>(Air France / Alitalia)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2004-04-06T22:00:00Z">7 April 2004</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 49</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-106857 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves alliance between Air France and Alitalia* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has cleared an alliance between Air France and Alitalia after the companies agreed to surrender a sufficient number of take off and landing slots at airports to restore competition between France and Italy. (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2003/the-eu-commission-clears-the-austrian-system-for-the-disposal-of-packaging" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears the Austrian system for the disposal of packaging waste <em>(ARA)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2003-10-16T22:00:00Z">17 October 2003</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 87</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104899 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission clears Austrian system for the disposal of packaging waste* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has granted approval with obligations to a series of contracts concluded by the Austrian ARA System, which operates a country-wide system for the collection and recycling of used packaging. This (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-2003/the-eu-commission-approves-a-3rd-generation-mobile-network-sharing-in-germany" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a 3G mobile network sharing in Germany as it does not raise competition concerns <em>(O2 / T-Mobile)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2003-07-15T22:00:00Z">16 July 2003</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 44</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104897 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves 3rd Generation mobile network sharing in Germany* <br class='autobr' /> The Commission today took a favourable decision on 3rd Generation ("3G") mobile network sharing. This decision confirms that site sharing in itself does not raise competition concerns. The investigation has also confirmed (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2003/the-eu-commission-fines-multiple-french-federations-for-unlawful-agreement-in" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines multiple French federations for unlawful agreement in the beef sector <em>(Fédération Nationale des Syndicats d’Exploitants Agricoles / Jeunes agrigulteurs / Fédération Nationale Bovine)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2003-04-01T22:00:00Z">2 April 2003</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 41</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104900 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission imposes fine on French federations for unlawful agreement in the beef sector* <br class='autobr' /> The Commission today imposed fines totalling €16.7 million on six French federations in the beef sector. The federations are being fined for having taken part in an agreement to set a minimum price for (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/november-2002/the-eu-commission-imposes-fines-totalling-eur478m-on-four-companies-which" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission imposes fines totalling €478M on four companies which operated a long-running cartel on the plasterboard market <em>(BPB / Knauf / Lafarge / Gyproc Benelux)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2002-11-26T23:00:00Z">27 November 2002</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 97</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104974 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission imposes heavy fines on four companies involved in plasterboard cartel* <br class='autobr' /> Commission imposes heavy fines on four companies involved in plasterboard cartel <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission today imposed fines totalling € 478 million on four companies which operated a long-running cartel on (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2001/the-eu-commission-decides-that-a-belgian-operator-has-abused-its-dominant" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission decides that a Belgian operator has abused its dominant position by making a preferential tariff in the general letter mail service subject to the acceptance of a supplementary contract covering a new business-to-business mail service <em>(La Poste)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2001-12-04T23:00:00Z">5 December 2001</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 85</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104901 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust decision against De Post - La Poste aims to protect competitive postal service from the monopoly* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission today decided that the Belgian postal operator De Post la Poste ("La Poste") has abused its dominant position by making a preferential tariff in the general (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2001/the-eu-commission-fines-a-total-of-eur-448-000-luxembourg-brewers-for-their" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines a total of € 448,000 Luxembourg brewers for their participation in a market sharing cartel affecting the catering sector <em>(Brasserie Nationale-Bofferding / Brasserie de Wiltz / Brasserie Battin)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2001-12-04T23:00:00Z">5 December 2001</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 78</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-105014 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission fines Luxembourg brewers in market sharing cartel* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission today fined three Luxembourg brewers: Brasserie Nationale-Bofferding, Brasserie de Wiltz and Brasserie Battin a total of € 448,000 for their participation in a market sharing cartel affecting the Luxembourg (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-2001/the-eu-commission-adopts-a-decision-on-the-monitoring-of-relations-between-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission adopts a decision on the monitoring of relations between the main French postal company and mail-preparation firms <em>(La Poste)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2001-10-22T22:00:00Z">23 October 2001</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 83</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-105012 introduction entry-content"> <p>The Commission adopts a Decision on the monitoring of relations between La Poste and mail-preparation firms in France* <br class='autobr' /> The Commission today adopted a Decision on the monitoring of relations between the French company La Poste and firms specialising in the making-up and preparation of mail. (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-2001/the-eu-commission-imposes-a-fine-totalling-eur20m-on-a-tyre-manufacturer-for" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission imposes a fine totalling €20M on a tyre manufacturer for its abuse of dominant position in the market of replacement tyres for heavy vehicles in France <em>(Michelin)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2001-06-19T22:00:00Z">20 June 2001</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 101</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104956 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission fines Michelin for abusive commercial behaviour* <br class='autobr' /> Commission fines Michelin for abusive commercial behaviour <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has decided to impose a fine of € 19.76 million on French tyre maker Michelin for abusing its dominant position in replacement tyres for heavy (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2001/the-eu-commission-clears-a-regulation-in-the-football-broadcasting-sector-as-it" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears a regulation in the football broadcasting sector as it infringes competition policies <em>(UEFA)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2001-04-19T22:00:00Z">20 April 2001</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 23</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-105009 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission clears UEFA’s new Broadcasting Regulations* <br class='autobr' /> The Commission has decided that UEFA’s new rules on the broadcasting of football matches as amended in July 2000 fall outside the scope of the European competition rules. The rules allow national football associations to block the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-2001/the-eu-commission-states-that-the-german-postal-operator-abused-its-dominant" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission states that the German postal operator abused its dominant position by granting fidelity rebates and engaging in predatory pricing in the market for business parcel services <em>(Deutsche Post)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2001-03-19T23:00:00Z">20 March 2001</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 118</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-105006 introduction entry-content"> <p>Antitrust proceedings in postal sector result in Deutsche Post separating competitive parcel services from letter monopoly* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has concluded its antitrust investigation into Deutsche Post AG (DPAG) with a decision finding that the German postal operator has abused its (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-2000/the-eu-commission-adopts-a-decision-on-the-provision-in-italy-of-new-postal" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission adopts a decision on the provision in Italy of new postal services offering added value elements, in particular, a guarantee that items created electronically arrive at a predetermined date or time</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2000-12-20T23:00:00Z">21 December 2000</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 76</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104995 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission adopts decision based on Article 86(3) on the provision of new postal services in Italy * <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has today adopted a decision on the provision in Italy of new postal services offering added value elements, in particular a guarantee that items created (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-2000/the-commission-s-assessment-of-the-eurovision" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission conditionally approves the acquisition and sharing of sports broadcasting rights to promote competitive access in the television sector <em>(Eurovision)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2000-05-09T22:00:00Z">10 May 2000</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 30</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-108478 introduction entry-content"> <p>The Commission Decision in Case IV/32.150 examines the European Broadcasting Union’s (EBU) arrangements for the acquisition and sharing of sports broadcasting rights and their compatibility with EU competition law under Article 81 of the EC Treaty (now Article 101 TFEU). This case stems from the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-2000/the-eu-commission-approves-the-8th-survey-on-state-aid-in-the-eu-en" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves the 8th survey on State Aid in Union</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="2000-04-10T22:00:00Z">11 April 2000</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 157</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-39282 introduction entry-content"> <p>"Main developments between 1st January and 31st May 2000 - Eight Survey on State Aid in the EU"* <br class='autobr' /> In April 2000 the Commission approved the Eighth Survey on State Aid in the EU, COM (2000)205. As with previous editions, the coverage of the Survey was extended further and, for the first time, (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-1999/the-eu-commission-issues-a-formal-legal-decision-against-the-local-organisers" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission issues a formal legal decision against the local organisers of the 1998 football World Cup finals tournament in France, following its implementation of discriminatory sales arrangements in relation to entry tickets for finals matches <em>(Comité Français d’Organisation de la Coupe du Monde de Football 1998)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="1999-07-19T22:00:00Z">20 July 1999</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 136</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104955 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission takes action against the local organisers of the 1998 football World Cup finals competition in France.* <br class='autobr' /> Commission takes action against the local organisers of the 1998 football World Cup finals competition in France. <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has issued a formal legal decision (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/april-1999/commission-clears-amended-agreements-of-the-international-group-of-p-i-clubs" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission examines the compatibility of collective risk-sharing agreements in the maritime insurance sector with EU competition law <em>(P&I Clubs)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="1999-04-11T22:00:00Z">12 April 1999</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 26</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-108100 introduction entry-content"> <p>The Commission Decision of April 12, 1999, concerning the International Group of P&I Clubs ("IG") addresses the compatibility of two main agreements within the group, the Pooling Agreement and the International Group Agreement ("IGA"), with EU competition rules, specifically Articles 85 and (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/february-1999/the-eu-commission-calls-on-portuguese-and-finnish-airports-to-bring-an-end-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission calls on Portuguese and Finnish airports to bring an end to the system of discounts and differentiated landing charges linked to the origin of flights in operation at various airports</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="1999-02-09T23:00:00Z">10 February 1999</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 82</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104953 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission adopts two Decisions on landing charges at Portuguese and Finnish airports* <br class='autobr' /> Commission adopts two Decisions on landing charges at Portuguese and Finnish airports <br class='autobr' /> The Commission has called on Portugal to bring to an end the system of discounts and differentiated landing charges (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-1998/the-eu-commission-grants-a-conditional-exemption-for-seed-distribution" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission grants a conditional exemption for seed distribution agreements to balance breeders rights with fair competition in the agricultural sector <em>(Sicasov)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="1998-12-13T23:00:00Z">14 December 1998</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 66</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-108479 introduction entry-content"> <p>The European Commission’s decision in Sicasov concerns the compatibility of the seed production and distribution agreements administered by Sicasov, a French cooperative managing plant breeders’ rights, with EU competition law under Article 85 of the EC Treaty (now Article 101 TFEU). Sicasov (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-1998/the-eu-commission-imposes-heavy-fines-for-price-fixing-and-bid-rigging-in-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission imposes heavy fines for price-fixing and bid-rigging in the district heating pipe cartel <em>(ABB / Løgstør / Henss / Isoplus)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="1998-10-20T22:00:00Z">21 October 1998</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 131</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-105016 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission imposes heavy fines for price fixing and bid-rigging in district heating pipe cartel* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has fined ten companies a total of ECU 92.21 million for running a secret market-sharing, price-fixing and bid-rigging cartel in pipes used for District Heating systems (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-1997/the-eu-commission-approves-under-conditions-the-creation-of-two" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves, under conditions, the creation of two telecommunications alliances <em>(Unisource / Uniworld)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="1997-10-29T23:00:00Z">30 October 1997</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 34</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104569 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission approves, under conditions, the creation of two telecommunications alliances, Unisource and Uniworld* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has approved, the creation of the two telecommunications alliances Unisource and Uniworld. Unisource is composed of Telia of Sweden, PTT Telecom of the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-1997/the-eu-commission-condemns-the-italian-port-policy-concerning-two" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission condemns the Italian port policy concerning two discriminatory practices </a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="1997-10-20T22:00:00Z">21 October 1997</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 89</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104291 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission condemns Italian port policy* <br class='autobr' /> On 21 October the Commission, on Mr Van Miert’s initiative, adopted two decisions declaring illegal (i) the monopoly on the supply of temporary workers - condemned by the European Court of Justice in 1991 - which is still enjoyed by Italian dockers’ (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-1997/the-eu-commission-requests-the-flemish-government-to-end-a-national-television" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission requests the Flemish Government to end a national television station’s monopoly <em>(VTM)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="1997-06-25T22:00:00Z">26 June 1997</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 78</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104282 introduction entry-content"> <p>European Commission requests Flemish Government to end VTM advertising monopoly* <br class='autobr' /> On the initiative of Karel van Miert, Member with special responsibility for competition, the Commission has adopted a decision establishing that the advertising monopoly awarded to the commercial television (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-1997/the-eu-commission-fines-irish-sugar-for-abuse-of-its-dominant-position-on-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines the sole processor of sugar in Ireland for abuse of its dominant position on the Irish sugar market <em>(Irish Sugar)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="1997-05-13T22:00:00Z">14 May 1997</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 72</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104581 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission fines IRISH SUGAR for abuse of its dominant position on the Irish sugar market* <br class='autobr' /> In a decision which finds that the company has infringed and abused its dominant position (Article 86 of the EC Treaty), the Commission has imposed a fine of 8.8 million ECU on Irish Sugar plc, a (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-1996/the-eu-commission-clears-the-creation-of-a-future-provider-of-worldwide" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears the creation of a future provider of worldwide satellite personal communications services <em>(Iridium)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="1996-12-18T23:00:00Z">19 December 1996</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 31</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104686 introduction entry-content"> <p>The Commission clears the creation of Iridium, a future provider of worldwide satellite personal communications services* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has given its formal green light to the creation of Iridium, a company led by the US corporation Motorola, which intends to provide as (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-1996/second-gsm-operator-in-spain-the-eu-commission-requests-clarification-from-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission requests clarification from the Spanish authorities on the initial licence fee imposed on an operator for the grant of a second concession of GSM for mobile communications services in Spain <em>(Aírtel Móvil / Telefónica)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="1996-12-17T23:00:00Z">18 December 1996</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 36</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104683 introduction entry-content"> <p>SECOND GSM OPERATOR IN SPAIN : THE COMMISSION REQUESTS CLARIFICATION FROMTHE SPANISH AUTHORITIES* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has decided to request the Spanish authorities to provide clarifications on the initial licence fee imposed on Aírtel Móvil for the grant of a second concession (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-1996/the-eu-commission-fines-a-printer-and-shredding-machine-manufacturer-company" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines a printer and shredding machine manufacturer company €100,000 for resale price maintenance <em>(Systemform)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="1996-12-03T23:00:00Z">4 December 1996</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 87</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104886 introduction entry-content"> <p>The commission fines systemform gmbh ecu 100,000* <br class='autobr' /> Acting on a proposal from Commissioner Karel Van Miert, the European Commission has imposed a fine of 100,000 ECU on Systemform GmbH - a German manufacturer of machinery for handling large computer printouts. The Commission (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-1996/the-eu-commission-fines-five-cross-channel-ferry-companies-for-operating-a" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines five cross-channel ferry companies for operating a price cartel <em>(Stena-Sealink / Brittany Ferries / Sea France / North Sea Ferries)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="1996-10-29T23:00:00Z">30 October 1996</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 91</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104887 introduction entry-content"> <p>The commission fines five cross-channel ferry companies a total 645,000 ecufor operating a price cartel in 1992* <br class='autobr' /> The Commission decided to fine P&O (UK), Stena-Sealink (S), Brittany Ferries (F), Sea France (F) and North Sea Ferries (NL-UK) for having agreed, in 1992, to impose a (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-1996/the-eu-commission-gives-the-go-ahead-to-a-global-telecommunications-alliance" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission gives the go-ahead to a global telecommunications alliance, conditional on liberalised regulatory frameworks <em>(Atlas / GlobalOne)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="1996-07-16T22:00:00Z">17 July 1996</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 78</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104952 introduction entry-content"> <p>Atlas-Globalone: Commission gives go-ahead to global telecommunications alliance conditional on liberalised regulatory framework* <br class='autobr' /> At the proposal of Mr Karel van Miert, Commissioner in charge of EU competition policy, the European Commission gave its authorisation today to the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-1996/the-eu-commission-approves-a-cooperation-agreement-between-two-banks-banque" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a cooperation agreement between two banks <em>(Banque Nationale de Paris / Dresdnerbank)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="1996-06-27T22:00:00Z">28 June 1996</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 77</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104885 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission clears cooperation between Banque Nationale de Paris and Dresdnerbank* <br class='autobr' /> The Commission has approved for a period of ten years a cooperation agreement between Banque Nationale de Paris and Dresdner Bank. The agreement covers close, comprehensive cooperation (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/january-1996/the-eu-commission-fines-a-german-pharmaceutical-company-for-impeding-exports-of" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines €3 million a German pharmaceutical company for impeding exports of the product ’adalat’ within the Union <em>(Bayer)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="1996-01-09T23:00:00Z">10 January 1996</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 35</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104884 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission imposes fine on bayer ag for impeding exports of thepharmaceutical product adalat within the european union* <br class='autobr' /> The Commission has imposed a fine of ECU 3 million on the German pharmaceuticals producer Bayer AG in a Decision finding that the company has infringed Article (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-1995/the-eu-commission-requests-that-the-italian-authorities-abolish-the-distortion" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission requests that the Italian authorities abolish the distortion of competition resulting from the initial payment imposed on a telephone company and secure equal conditions for all operators of GSM radiotelephony <em>(Omnitel Pronto)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="1995-10-03T23:00:00Z">4 October 1995</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 79</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104951 introduction entry-content"> <p>GSM Italy : Commission asks fair treatment for Omnitel* <br class='autobr' /> On the initiative of M. Karel Van Miert the Commission has today decided to ask the Italian Government to take necessary measures to establish a level playing field between the two competing operators on the Italian GSM market. (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-1995/the-eu-commission-decides-to-implement-interim-measures-against-the-morlaix" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission decides to implement interim measures against an association of business firms for abuse of dominant position <em>(Irish Continental / Port of Roscoff)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="1995-05-15T22:00:00Z">16 May 1995</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 46</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104882 introduction entry-content"> <p>Irish ferries access to the port of roscoff in brittany: commission decides interim measures against the morlaix chamber of commerce* <br class='autobr' /> Acting on a complaint from the Irish ferry operator, Irish Continental Group, the Commission has decided interim measures against the Chambre de (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-1994/the-eu-commission-prohibits-the-members-of-a-shipping-line-alliance-from-fixing" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission prohibits the members of a shipping line alliance from fixing prices for the inland transport of containerised cargo <em>(Far Eastern Freight)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="1994-12-20T23:00:00Z">21 December 1994</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 79</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104947 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission prohibits the members of the far eastern freight conference from fixing prices for the inland transport* <br class='autobr' /> Acting on a proposal from Commissioner Van Miert, the Commission decided today to prohibit the members of the Far Eastern Freight Conference from fixing prices for the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/october-1994/the-eu-commission-fines-a-mining-company-for-breaching-its-legal-obligation-to" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines a mining company for breaching its legal obligation to submit fully and immediately to an investigation concerning its behaviour on certain salt markets ordered by the Commission <em>(Akzo)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="1994-10-19T23:00:00Z">20 October 1994</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 94</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104713 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission fines Akzo chemicals* <br class='autobr' /> On 22 September 1993, in the course of inquiries into the behaviour of Akzo Chemicals BV on certain markets in salt, the Commission ordered an investigation on the company’s premises, as it is empowered to do by Regulation No 17, which implements (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/September-1994/the-eu-commission-gives-the-go-ahead-to-an-agreement-between-railway" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission gives the go-ahead to an agreement between railway undertakings to run night trains through the channel tunnel <em>(British Rail / Deutsche Bahn / Nederlandse Spoorwegen / SNCF / SNCB)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="1994-09-21T22:00:00Z">22 September 1994</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 96</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104712 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission gives go-ahead to an agreement between railway undertakings to run night trains through the channel tunnel* <br class='autobr' /> On 21 September, on a proposal from Mr Van Miert, the Commission authorized an agreement between British Rail (BR), Deutsche Bahn (DB), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/August-1994/the-eu-commission-clears-transactions-concluded-between-2-telecommunications" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission clears transactions concluded between 2 telecommunications companies under the competition rules of the EC Treaty and the EEA Agreement <em>(British Telecom / MCI)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="1994-07-27T22:00:00Z">28 July 1994</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 77</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104706 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission clears transactions concluded between BT and MCI in the telecommunications sector under the competition rules of the EC treaty and the EEA agreement* <br class='autobr' /> At the proposal of Mr. Van Miert, Commissioner in charge of competition policy, the Commission has taken its first formal decision (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/August-1994/the-eu-commission-approves-a-cooperation-agreement-between-railway-undertakings" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a cooperation agreement between railway undertakings to operate intermodal services between the EU and the European continent <em>(British Railways / SNCF / Intercontainer)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="1994-07-27T22:00:00Z">28 July 1994</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 78</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104710 introduction entry-content"> <p>The Commission approves a cooperation agreement between railway undertakings to operate intermodal services between the United Kingdom and the European Continent* <br class='autobr' /> Article 85 of the EC Treaty <br class='autobr' /> On a proposal from Mr Van Miert, the Commission has approved the agreement between British Railways, (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/August-1994/the-eu-commission-readopts-a-decision-imposing-fines-on-pvc-producers-for" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission readopts a decision imposing fines on PVC producers for participating in a secret market-sharing and price-fixing cartel <em>(BASF / DSM / Elf Atochem / Enichem / Hoechst...)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="1994-07-26T22:00:00Z">27 July 1994</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 95</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104711 introduction entry-content"> <p>Following the recent judgment of the Court of Justice of 15 June annulling, for procedural reasons, the Commission decision of 21 December 1988 imposing fines on PVC producers (see IP/94/538), the Commission today decided, on a proposal from Mr Van Miert, to readopt the same decision. <br class='autobr' /> The (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/August-1994/the-eu-commission-condemns-a-cartel-of-european-cardboard-producers-and-imposes" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission condemns a cartel of European cardboard producers and imposes substantial fines <em>(PG Paperboard)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="1994-07-12T22:00:00Z">13 July 1994</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 47</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104486 introduction entry-content"> <p>THE COMMISSION CONDEMNS A CARTEL OF EUROPEAN CARTONBOARD PRODUCERS AND IMPOSES SUBSTANTIAL FINES* <br class='autobr' /> Acting on a proposal from Mr Van Miert, the Member of the Commission responsible for Competition policy, the Commission has imposed fines totalling some 132,15 mio Ecus on 19 companies (or groups) (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/may-1994/the-eu-commission-authorizes-a-jointly-operated-linear-polyethene-plant-in-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission authorizes a jointly operated linear polyethene plant in the petrochemical sector <em>(Exxon / Shell)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="1994-05-17T22:00:00Z">18 May 1994</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 113</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104428 introduction entry-content"> <p>The Commission autorizes a jointly operated linear polyethylene plant between Exxon and Shell in the petrochemical sector* <br class='autobr' /> The Commission has authorized under the provisions of Article 85(3) of the EC Treaty a production joint venture and related agreements beetween Exxon Chemical Polymerss (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/February-1994/the-eu-commission-commission-fines-steel-beam-producers-and-distributors-for" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission Commission fines steel beam producers and distributors for price fixing, market sharing and exchange of information <em>(Arbed / British Steel / Unimétal / Saarstahl)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="1994-02-15T23:00:00Z">16 February 1994</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 109</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104426 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission fines steel beam producers and distributorsfor restrictive practices* <br class='autobr' /> Acting on a proposal from Mr Van Miert, the Member of the Commission responsible for competition policy, the Commission has decided: to impose fines totalling slightly over ECU 100 million on 14 (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/january-1994/the-eu-commission-rejects-the-application-for-provisional-measures-against-a" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission rejects the application for provisional measures against a Swedish ferry company lodged by its competitor <em>(Stena Sealink / Sea Containers)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="1994-01-09T23:00:00Z">10 January 1994</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 41</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104880 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission rejects application for provisional measuresagainst stena sealink lodged by sea containers* <br class='autobr' /> Sea Containers (an enterprise whose activities include the operation of rapid ferry services between Great Britain, France and Ireland), lodged a complaint with the Commission in April (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-1993/the-eu-commission-confirms-its-interim-measures-in-the-german-ice-cream-market" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission confirms its interim measures in the german ice cream market to prevent a company from enforcing contractual rights obliging retailers to purchase ice cream exclusively from them <em>(Mars / Langnese)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="1992-12-22T23:00:00Z">23 December 1992</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 129</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104943 introduction entry-content"> <p>COMMISSION CONFIRMS ITS INTERIM MEASURES ON THE GERMAN ICE CREAM MARKET* <br class='autobr' /> On 25 March 1992 the Commission imposed interim measures in order to prevent Langnese-Iglo GmbH and Schöller Lebensmittel GmbH & Co. KG from enforcing contractual rights obliging retailers to purchase ice (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-1993/the-eu-commission-fines-shipping-companies-for-abusing-dominant-position-on" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines shipping companies for abusing their dominant position in shipping trade between Northern Europe and Zair <em>(CMB / Woermann Linie / Dafra Line / CEWAL)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="1992-12-22T23:00:00Z">23 December 1992</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 111</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104944 introduction entry-content"> <p>COMMISSION FINES SHIPPING COMPANIES FOR ABUSING DOMINANT POSITIONON SHIPPING TRADE BETWEEN NORTHERN EUROPE AND ZAIRE* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has imposed fines totalling 10.1 MECU on four shipowners (armateurs) for anti-competitive practices on behalf of the CEWAL shipping conference (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-1993/the-eu-commission-approves-an-agreement-between-car-manufacturers-to-set-up-a" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves an agreement between car manufacturers to set up a joint venture in Portugal for the common development and production of a multi-purpose vehicle <em>(Ford / Volkswagen)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="1992-12-22T23:00:00Z">23 December 1992</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 155</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-105013 introduction entry-content"> <p>COMMISSION APPROVES FORD/VOLKSWAGEN AGREEMENT ON MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES* <br class='autobr' /> The Commission has exempted, by a formal decision under Article 85(3) of the EEC Treaty, an agreement between the car manufacturers Ford and Volkswagen to set up a joint venture in Portugal for the common (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/june-1993/the-eu-commission-adopts-a-decision-regarding-a-joint-venture-between-an" rel="bookmark"> The EU Commission adopts a decision regarding a joint venture between an automobile company and an electronic company for the development, manufacture and sale of medium to large hydraulic excavators <em>(Fiat / Hitachi)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="1992-12-21T23:00:00Z">22 December 1992</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 155</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104908 introduction entry-content"> <p>FIAT/HITACHI : Green light from the Commission* <br class='autobr' /> The Commission has adopted a decision pursuant to Article 85(3) of the EEC Treaty with respect to the joint venture created by Fiat and Hitachi for the development, manufacture and sale of medium to large hydraulic excavators. <br class='autobr' /> The (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/November-1992/the-eu-commission-adopts-a-decision-to-encourage-sale-of-railway-tickets-by" rel="bookmark"> The EU Commission adopts a decision to encourage sale of railway tickets by travel agencies <em>(International Union of Railways)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="1992-11-24T23:00:00Z">25 November 1992</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 98</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104904 introduction entry-content"> <p>The Commission has adopted a decision against the International Union of Railways for infringement of the provisions of Article 85 of the EEC Treaty. <br class='autobr' /> The UIC is a worldwide association of railway companies through which its members cooperate at a technical and commercial level. (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/November-1992/the-eu-commission-decides-that-the-distribution-of-tickets-for-the-1990" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission decides that the distribution of tickets for the 1990 Football world Cup to travel agencies infringed competition <em>(FIGC / FIFA / 90 TOUR ITALIA)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="1992-10-26T23:00:00Z">27 October 1992</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 140</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104616 introduction entry-content"> <p>The Commission decides that the distribution of tickets for the 1990 Football world Cup to travel agencies infringed article 85(1)of the treaty* <br class='autobr' /> On the basis of a complaint made by a travel agency the Commission examined the general distribution system for tickets and package tours (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/july-1992/the-eu-commission-approves-a-selective-distribution-system-for-a-givenchy" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a selective distribution system for a French luxury perfume company <em>(Givenchy)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="1992-07-28T22:00:00Z">29 July 1992</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 40</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104530 introduction entry-content"> <p>THE COMMISSION APPROVES A SELECTIVE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM FOR GIVENCHY* <br class='autobr' /> The Commission has adopted a formal decision under Article 85(3) of the EEC Treaty with regard to a standard form selective distribution contract, which defines the conditions for the marketing in the EEC of (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/November-1991/the-eu-commission-fines-a-swedish-swiss-food-packaging-and-processing-company" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines a Swedish-Swiss food packaging and processing company for abusing its dominant position in the sector for liquid and semi-liquid packaging <em>(Tetra Pak)</em> </a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="1991-07-23T22:00:00Z">24 July 1991</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 123</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104902 introduction entry-content"> <p>The Commission fines Tetra Pak for abusing its dominant position in the sector for liquid and semi-liquid packaging* <br class='autobr' /> The Commission has taken a decision condemning the Tetra Pak group for abusing its dominant position, in breach of Article 86 of the EEC Treaty, in the market for liquid and (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-1990/the-eu-commission-fines-producers-of-welded-steel-mesh-for-organising-a-cartel" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines producers of welded steel mesh for organising a cartel involving a series of agreements or concerted practices designed to fix prices or delivery quotas and to share markets <em>(Welded Steel Mesh)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="1989-08-01T22:00:00Z">2 August 1989</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 115</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104942 introduction entry-content"> <p>COMMISSION FINES 14 PRODUCERS OF WELDED STEEL MESH FOR CONTRAVENTION OF EC COMPETITION RULES* <br class='autobr' /> The European Commission has fined 14 Community producers of welded steel mesh a total of 9.5 mecus for organising a cartel in contravention of Article 85 of the EEC Treaty, which outlaws anti- (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/February-1989/the-eu-commission-finds-that-a-radio-signal-transmission-system-developer" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission finds that a radio signal transmission system developer abused its dominant position by keeping competitors out of the market <em>(Racal Decca Marine Navigation)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="1988-12-21T23:00:00Z">22 December 1988</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 114</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104425 introduction entry-content"> <p>RACAL DECCA MARINE NAVIGATION LTD* <br class='autobr' /> The Commission of the European Communities has decided that Racal Decca Marine Navigation Ltd had infringed the competition rules of Articles 85 and 86 of the EEC Treaty. The Decision follows an investigation of a complaint made by Rauff & Sorensen A/S of (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/February-1989/the-eu-commission-announces-that-a-marine-radio-signals-system-creator-abused" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission announces that a marine radio signals system creator abused its dominant position by allocating markets <em>(Racal Decca Marine Navigation)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="1988-12-21T23:00:00Z">22 December 1988</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 89</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104612 introduction entry-content"> <p>Racal decca marine navigation ltd* <br class='autobr' /> The Commission of the European Communities has decided that Racal Decca Marine Navigation Ltd had infringed the competition rules of Articles 85 and 86 of the EEC Treaty. The Decision follows an investigation of a complaint made by Rauff & Sorensen A/S of (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/February-1989/the-eu-commission-prohibits-the-application-of-agreements-on-book-prices" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission prohibits the application of agreements on book prices between British publishers to intra-community trade in books resulting in a retail price maintenance system</a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="1988-12-12T23:00:00Z">13 December 1988</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 105</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104424 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission rules net book agreements contrary to EEC competition law* <br class='autobr' /> The Commission today adopted a decision prohibiting the application of agreements on book prices between British publishers to intra-Community trade in books. <br class='autobr' /> In its decision, the Commission rejects a request for an (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/February-1989/the-eu-commission-fines-multiple-italian-companies-in-the-flat-glass-market" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines multiple Italian companies in the flat glass market that were involved in a cartel for price fixing and market sharing <em>(Fabbrica Pisana / Società Italiana Vetro / Vernante Pennitalia)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="1988-12-06T23:00:00Z">7 December 1988</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 221</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104421 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission fines the flat glass cartel in Italy and condemns the abuse of dominant position by this cartel* <br class='autobr' /> I. The Commission today has adopted a decision finding that the undertakings Fabbrica Pisana SpA (subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, the French group), Società Italiana Vetro - SIV SpA (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/February-1989/the-eu-commission-fines-a-plasterboard-manufacturer-and-its-parent-company-for" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines a plasterboard manufacturer and its parent company for abusing their dominant position <em>(British Gypsum / BPB Industries)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="1988-12-05T23:00:00Z">6 December 1988</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 119</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104417 introduction entry-content"> <p>The Commission imposes fines under the EEC competition rules for exclusionary practices in the UK plasterboard market* <br class='autobr' /> The Commission has adopted a decision finding that British Gypsum Ltd and its parent company BPB Industries PLC abused dominant positions in the supply of plasterboard in (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/February-1989/the-eu-commission-approves-a-shoe-and-leather-goods-retailer-s-standard" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves a shoe and leather goods retailer’s standard franchise and "franchise-corner" agreements <em>(Charles Jourdan)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="1988-12-04T23:00:00Z">5 December 1988</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 82</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104611 introduction entry-content"> <p>The Commission approves the Charles Jourdan group’s standard franchise, and "franchise-corner" agreements* <br class='autobr' /> The Commission has approved, in accordance with Article 85 of the EEC Treaty, the standard franchise and ’franchise-corner’ agreements, which the Charles Jourdan Group has made, or (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/February-1989/the-eu-commission-fines-an-airline-company-for-abusing-its-dominant-position-on" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines an airline company for abusing its dominant position on the market for computerized flight reservations in Belgium <em>(Sabena)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="1988-11-03T23:00:00Z">4 November 1988</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 94</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104416 introduction entry-content"> <p>The Commission adopts a decision imposing a fine to Sabena* <br class='autobr' /> The Commission has fined Sabena 100 000 ECU for an offence under the EEC competition rules. The decision follows a complaint filed in April 1987 by London European Airways. Sabena had refused LEA access to its Saphir computerized (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/February-1989/the-eu-commission-approves-an-agreement-between-two-biotechnology-companies" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves an agreement between two biotechnology companies concerning a know-how licence <em>(DDD / Delta Chemie)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="1988-10-27T23:00:00Z">28 October 1988</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 232</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104410 introduction entry-content"> <p>The Commission approves agreement between Delta Chemie and DDD concerning a know-how licence* <br class='autobr' /> The Commission has granted an exemption for a know-how licensing agreement between a German company, Delta Chemie and a United Kingdo company, DDD, for the manufacture and sale of a series of stain- (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/February-1989/the-eu-commission-approves-agreements-concluded-for-the-construction-of-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission approves agreements concluded for the construction of the channel tunnel <em>(Eurotunnel)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="1988-10-27T23:00:00Z">28 October 1988</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 84</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104608 introduction entry-content"> <p>The Commission approves agreements concluded by Eurotunnel for the construction of the channel tunnel* <br class='autobr' /> The Commission has issued clearance under the Competition rules of the EEC Treaty with respect to a Construction Contract and a maître d’oeuvre contract, for the building and commissioning of (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/February-1989/the-eu-commission-welcomes-important-court-of-justice-judgment-on-the" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission welcomes important Court of Justice judgment on the extraterritorial application of competition rules regarding restrictive practices initiated outside the community <em>(Woodpulp)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="1988-09-26T23:00:00Z">27 September 1988</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 114</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104898 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission welcomes important Court of Justice judgment on application of EEC competition rules to restrictive practices initiated outside the community* <br class='autobr' /> The Commission welcomes the Court of Justice’s judgment of 27 September 1988 in the WOOD PULP case in which the Court upheld the Community’s (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/march-1986/the-eu-commission-fines-a-dutch-speciality-chemicals-company-eur10-million-for" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission fines a Dutch speciality chemicals company €10M for abusing its dominant position in the organic peroxides market <em>(Akzo Chemie)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="1985-12-13T23:00:00Z">14 December 1985</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 111</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-104610 introduction entry-content"> <p>Commission imposes record antitrust fine on dutch multinational* <br class='autobr' /> The Commission today announced its decision to impose a fine of 10 million ECU on AKZO CHEMIE, the speciality chemicals arm of the Dutch multinational chemical and fibres group AKZO, for abusing its dominant position in the (…)</p> </div> </article></div> <div class="item cite"><article class="entry article hentry"> <span class="authors"><span class="vcard author"><a class="url fn spip_in" href="en/authors/european-commission-363">European Commission</a></span></span> <strong class="h3-like entry-title"><a href="en/bulletin/news-issues/december-1971/the-eu-commission-determines-that-a-can-manufacturer-abused-its-dominance-by" rel="bookmark">The EU Commission orders the divestment of shares in a metal packaging merger to preserve competition and prevent market dominance <em>(Continental Can)</em></a></strong> <p class="publication"> <time pubdate="pubdate" datetime="1971-12-08T23:00:00Z">9 December 1971</time> <span class="visites"><i class="picto picto-eye-red"></i> 38</span> </p> <div class="crayon article-intro-117223 introduction entry-content"> <p>The Commission Decision in Continental Can Company addresses the acquisition of the Dutch company Thomassen & Drijver-Verblifa N.V. (TDV) by the American firm Continental Can Company (CCC) and examines its compatibility with EU competition law, specifically Article 86 of the EEC Treaty (now (…)</p> </div> </article></div> </div> </div> <div class="content-inner-actions"> <button class="btn-toggle" onclick="return toggle_content_inner.apply(this);"><b class="label_open">Read More </b><span><i class="picto picto-toggle"></i></span></button> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section section_primary section_stats" id="statistiques"> <div class="section__container"> <h2 class="content-inner-title"><span>Statistics</span></h2> <div class="row statistiques-auteur"> <div class="col-sm-8 col-sm-offset-2 col-md-6 col-md-offset-3"> <div class="col-xs-4"> <span class="stat"> <img src='squelettes/img/stat-big-eye.png?1549956136' alt='' width='25' height='17' /><br/> <em>3252131</em> </span> <strong class="stat-label">Total visits</strong> </div> <div class="col-xs-4"> <span class="stat"> <img 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