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CJEU Overturns Annulment of KLM State Aid

The CJEU overturns the annulment of Dutch State aid for KLM and refers the previously unexamined pleas back to the General Court. ...
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EU Commission Approves CECONOMY Takeover with Conditions

The EU Commission approves JD.com’s takeover of CECONOMY subject to conditions on logistics services and independent monitoring. ...
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Product Piracy and Protection Against Imitation

Copying distinctive design features may breach competition law. LG Frankfurt (Regional Court), 2 Sept. 2026, Az. 2-06 O 156/25. ...
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CJEU on Mandatory Information in Food Supplement Advertising

The CJEU rules that mandatory information need not be repeated in print ads if it already appears on the food supplement’s label. ...
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CJEU Clarifies Health Claims for Food Supplements

The CJEU clarifies when dosage and use statements are health claims and how information on disease risk reduction must be presented. ...
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Online Shop May Not Refer Customers to Manufacturer

LG Ingolstadt prohibits an online shop from referring customers with statutory warranty claims to the manufacturer, finding this misleading. ...
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CJEU Clarifies Start of Time Limit for Article 22 EUMR Referrals

The CJEU rules that for non-notifiable mergers, the 15-working-day period begins only when sufficient information is provided. ...
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Bundeskartellamt Clears Kemira’s Acquisition of Sidra

Following an in-depth review, the Bundeskartellamt clears Kemira’s acquisition of Sidra and assesses competition in metal salts. ...
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Free Medical Advice Violates the HWG

OLG Frankfurt classifies free medical advice offered as a primary service in obesity treatment as a prohibited benefit under § 7 HWG. ...
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Energy Labelling in Online Prize Draws

The CJEU classifies operators of commercial online prize draws as dealers and requires energy efficiency information for prizes. ...
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Recycling Claims on Plastic Bottles Clarified

Following a CPC dialogue, Coca-Cola, Nestlé and Danone are clarifying claims about recycled material in plastic bottles and their components. ...
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EU Approves Competition Agreement with the UK

The agreement strengthens cooperation between EU and UK competition authorities in major antitrust and merger proceedings. ...
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OLG Hamburg on the Admissibility of Comparative Advertising

The Hanseatisches Oberlandesgericht Hamburg ruled on the admissibility of comparative advertising in its judgment of July 2, 2026. ...
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European Commission Approves Kenvue Acquisition Subject to Conditions

The EU Commission approves Kimberly-Clark’s acquisition of Kenvue, subject to the divestment of feminine hygiene brands. ...
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EU Commission Makes Sanofi Commitments Binding

The EU Commission has made Sanofi’s commitments on flu vaccine communications binding until March 2030 without finding an antitrust violation. ...
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European Commission Investigates Omya’s Supply Practices

The EU Commission is investigating whether Omya breached EU competition law through sourcing obligations and discounts for calcium carbonates. ...
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Bundeskartellamt Clears Acquisition of Zeitverlag

The Bundeskartellamt allows Holtzbrinck sole control of Zeitverlag and sees no competition concerns. ...
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Bundeskartellamt Clears Ball-Benepack Merger

The Bundeskartellamt cleared Ball’s acquisition of Benepack shares after reviewing beverage can markets within the one-month period. ...
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Price Indication Law: Fines of up to EUR 100,000

The new price indication law imposes fines for breaches of national and EU price indication obligations, especially at charging points. ...
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Bundeskartellamt Clears HORNBACH Acquisition

The Bundeskartellamt cleared HORNBACH’s acquisition of six HELLWEG sites after antitrust review, without conditions. ...
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