antitrust

EU Begins ‘In-Depth Investigation’ Into $61bn Broadcom-VMware BuyEU Begins ‘In-Depth Investigation’ Into $61bn Broadcom-VMware Buy

EU Begins ‘In-Depth Investigation’ Into $61bn Broadcom-VMware Buy

European Commission follows the UK's CMA and opens “an in-depth investigation” into Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware

2 years ago
Amazon Seals Antitrust Deal With EU RegulatorAmazon Seals Antitrust Deal With EU Regulator

Amazon Seals Antitrust Deal With EU Regulator

European Commission accepts Amazon commitments to avoid fine in two antitrust cases, as new laws due to come into force

2 years ago
EU Advances Probe Into Meta’s Facebook MarketplaceEU Advances Probe Into Meta’s Facebook Marketplace

EU Advances Probe Into Meta’s Facebook Marketplace

EU files formal complaint with Meta over Facebook Marketplace in first time it has investigated company on antitrust grounds

2 years ago
Amazon, EU Reach Antitrust Deal – ReportAmazon, EU Reach Antitrust Deal – Report

Amazon, EU Reach Antitrust Deal – Report

Settlement reportedly reached between Amazon and European Commission over alleged anti-competitive practices

2 years ago
Amazon ‘May Reach EU Antitrust Deal By Year End’Amazon ‘May Reach EU Antitrust Deal By Year End’

Amazon ‘May Reach EU Antitrust Deal By Year End’

Amazon reportedly set to reach antitrust settlement with European Commission before end of year after it offers more concessions

2 years ago
Germany Applies New Competition Rules In Amazon ProbesGermany Applies New Competition Rules In Amazon Probes

Germany Applies New Competition Rules In Amazon Probes

German Cartel Office applies broader antitrust rules in two Amazon probes after formally designating company a key player

2 years ago
UK’s Final Decision Orders Meta To Sell GiphyUK’s Final Decision Orders Meta To Sell Giphy

UK’s Final Decision Orders Meta To Sell Giphy

Facebook owner Meta is ordered by the CMA to sell Giphy - first time the British regulator blocks acquisition by…

3 years ago
Spain Opens Competition Probe Into Booking.comSpain Opens Competition Probe Into Booking.com

Spain Opens Competition Probe Into Booking.com

Spanish competition regulator opens investigation into whether Booking.com economic practices 'exploit' hotels

3 years ago
UK To Probe Viasat’s Inmarsat AcquisitionUK To Probe Viasat’s Inmarsat Acquisition

UK To Probe Viasat’s Inmarsat Acquisition

In-depth phase two investigation of Viasat's Inmarsat deal officially confirmed by UK regulator, after finding competition concerns last week

3 years ago
Sony Influenced UK Activision Blizzard Probe, Says MicrosoftSony Influenced UK Activision Blizzard Probe, Says Microsoft

Sony Influenced UK Activision Blizzard Probe, Says Microsoft

Microsoft fires back at its gaming rival Sony, alleging its objections were used by UK's regulator to justify phase 2…

3 years ago
UK Flags Concern Over Viasat Purchase Of InmarsatUK Flags Concern Over Viasat Purchase Of Inmarsat

UK Flags Concern Over Viasat Purchase Of Inmarsat

British competition regulator, the CMA, to deepen investigation, after finding merger could lead to higher Wi-Fi prices for airlines

3 years ago
Apple Wins Huge Reduction Of French Antitrust FineApple Wins Huge Reduction Of French Antitrust Fine

Apple Wins Huge Reduction Of French Antitrust Fine

French court lowers hefty 1.1 billion euros antitrust fine down to 371.6 million euros, over alleged price fixing with resellers

3 years ago
EU Says Amazon Antitrust Offer ‘Not There Yet’EU Says Amazon Antitrust Offer ‘Not There Yet’

EU Says Amazon Antitrust Offer ‘Not There Yet’

European Commission antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager says Amazon propsals to end probe 'appear relevant' but need more work

3 years ago
EU Court Upholds Antitrust Android Ruling Against GoogleEU Court Upholds Antitrust Android Ruling Against Google

EU Court Upholds Antitrust Android Ruling Against Google

European Union’s General Court upholds punishing antitrust ruling against Google over its Android operating system

3 years ago
EU Says It Will Not Appeal Qualcomm Antitrust DecisionEU Says It Will Not Appeal Qualcomm Antitrust Decision

EU Says It Will Not Appeal Qualcomm Antitrust Decision

European Commission confirms it is not planning to appeal General Court decision on its 997m euro fine against Qualcomm, in…

3 years ago

UK’s CMA Begins Probe Of Viasat Acquisition Of Inmarsat

British competition regulator the CMA, begins phase one investigation of $7.3 billion merger between Inmarsat and Viasat

3 years ago

NortonLifeLock, Avast Merger Gains UK Approval

The merger of NortonLifeLock (formerly Symantec) with London-listed Avast raises no competition concerns, the UK's CMA regulator confirms

3 years ago

Google Offers To Spin-Off Ad-Tech Unit – Report

Alphabet unit previously labelled the DoJ antitrust lawsuit 'deeply flawed', but now it is reportedly offering concessions

3 years ago

Facebook Demands Old FTC Documents In Antitrust Battle

Fresh development in Meta's battle against US regulator, seeking to force Facebook to divest itself of WhatsApp and Instragram

3 years ago

Amazon Faces UK Investigation For Suspected Anti-competitive Practices

Another probe. Busy week for the UK's CMA after it confirms investigation of Amazon over “suspected anti-competitive practices”

3 years ago

UK Regulator Begin Probe Of Microsoft’s Activision Buyout

The CMA confirms start of investigation into Microsoft's $69 billion purchase of leading gaming holding company Activision Blizzard

3 years ago

Google Jobs Service Hit By Fresh Antitrust Complaint In Denmark

Danish competitor files fresh antitrust complaint against Google for Jobs, saying its search traffic fell 20 percent due to alleged…

3 years ago

German Regulator Probes Google Maps Under New Rules

Germany's antitrust regulator opens new probe into Google Maps terms, using new powers already applied in two previous cases against…

3 years ago

Meta Fails To Overturn UK Order To Sell Giphy

Meta has mostly failed in its appeal against the CMA order to sell Giphy, after judges dismissed all but one…

3 years ago

Qualcomm Victory After EU Court Annuls 997m Euros Antitrust Fine

Another major setback for the EU's Margrethe Vestager, as EU General Court nullifies huge antitrust fine against Qualcomm

3 years ago

Oracle’s Cerner Purchase Given EU Antitrust Blessing

Healthcare move by software giant Oracle with its $28 billion acquisition of Cerner, now given official blessing from European Commission

3 years ago

Amazon Hits Out At US Congress Antitrust Bill

Online retail giant Amazon slams US antitrust bill for unfairly singling it out, while not targetting rival retailers such as…

3 years ago

Mark Zuckerberg Sued By DC AG Over Cambridge Analytica Scandal

Four years later, and Washington DC Attorney General decides to sue Mark Zuckerberg personally over Cambridge Analytica scandal

3 years ago

Meta Criticises ‘Clearly Flawed’ German Decision In Court

Facebook owner Meta Platforms tells European Court of Justice German antitrust regulator overstepped boundaries by making data law assesment

3 years ago

EU Antitrust Head Calls For Global Approach To Tackle Big Tech

Europe's antitrust boss Margrethe Vestager says there needs to be a global approach to tackle the power of big name…

3 years ago