Keywords: Competition Law


Germany’s OHB considers legal challenge over planned EU satellite merger

German satellite manufacturer OHB SE has indicated it may pursue legal action if European Union regulators approve a major satellite merger involving Airbus, Thales, and Leonardo. The planned deal, announced in October under the code name “Project Bromo,” aims to combine the satellite manufacturing......

Chile’s major TV networks file antitrust complaint against Google

Chile’s six largest television networks have filed a formal complaint against Google, accusing the tech giant of abusing its dominant position in search engines and digital advertising markets. The complaint was submitted to Chile’s Tribunal for the Defense of Free Competition (TDLC) and......

Spain’s antitrust authority clears BP, Moeve and Repsol of competition breaches

National Commission on Markets and Competition has closed its investigations into BP, Moeve, and Repsol after determining that the firms did not violate competition rules. The probe was launched following complaints from industry associations, which alleged that the companies had engaged in anti-competitive......

French competition watchdog fines retailers €12.7 million over organic products cartel

France’s competition authority has imposed fines totaling €12.7 million on the trade association Synadis Bio and subsidiaries of major retailers Carrefour and Intermarché over an illegal agreement involving the sale of organic products. The regulator found that the parties engaged......

Eu challenges Meta over WhatsApp AI fees amid competition concerns

The European Commission has raised concerns over new policies introduced by Meta Platforms regarding access to artificial intelligence services on its messaging platform WhatsApp. According to EU regulators, the introduction of fees for third-party AI assistants could violate competition rules and limit......

Lidl to end television advertising in France, citing restrictive rules

Paris, January 2026 – German discount retailer Lidl has announced it will stop advertising on French television, blaming what it describes as an overly restrictive regulatory framework that exposes advertisers to excessive legal risk. The decision comes just months after Lidl was ordered by the......

Rising Poultry Prices in Morocco: Competition Authority Investigates Market Practices

The Moroccan Competition Council has launched an official investigation into pricing and trading practices in the poultry feed sector and related markets. This move follows growing public discontent over escalating poultry prices, which have reached MAD 30 (USD 3) per kilogram—triple the price......

Mondelez Fined by EU for Anti-Competitive Practices

In a significant move against anti-competitive behavior, the European Union (EU) has imposed a hefty fine of €337.5 million (approximately $367 million) on Mondelez International, the American food and beverage giant responsible for renowned brands like Lu, Oreo, Milka, and Toblerone. The penalty......

Morocco-EU Partnership: Successful Advances in Competition Law

A collaborative partnership between Morocco and three European Union member states Greece, Poland, and Italy has resulted in significant advancements in Morocco's competition law and oversight, as per officials. Ahmed Rahhou, President of Morocco's Competition Council, announced on Tuesday that......