The EU is on course to secure new powers that will enable the Commission to review market-distorting subsidies from outside the block. The EC’s much debated proposal, published last year (see our reporting here), aims to fill a gap in the EC’s policy toolbox
On 20 January 2022, the Luxembourg State has launched a public consultation concerning the introduction of a national merger control regime for undertakings.
The Luxembourg Ministry of Economy initiated a public consultation procedure regarding the potential introduction of a national merger control regime in Luxembourg.
On 20 January 2022, the Ministry of Economy launched a public consultation on the possible implementation of a merger control regime in Luxembourg.
Apple this week announced a significant policy change in launching ‘Self Service Repair,’ making Apple parts, tools, and manuals available to individual consumers for the first time (starting with iPhones 12 and 13).
The European Commission takes a hard line against online platforms, dual distribution and MFNs
Several decisions and judgments in the competition law field over the last quarter are noteworthy. A link to the 2020 Annual Report of the Competition Council is available here .
Luxembourg Competition Council imposes highest ever fine on Bahlsen and supermarket chains Cactus, Auchan and Delhaize for resale price maintenance agreements
At EU level, a number of developments took place over the summer regarding potential competition law infringements in the digital sector.
By Decision 2019-R-01 of 15 March 2019, the Competition Council (“Council”) dismissed the complaint filed against Encevo S.A. (“Encevo”), Enovos Luxembourg S.A. (“Enovos”), the number one energy suppliers in Luxembourg
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