Competition Law

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

The CJEU classifies operators of commercial online prize draws as dealers and requires energy efficiency information for prizes.

Following a CPC dialogue, Coca-Cola, Nestlé and Danone are clarifying claims about recycled material in plastic bottles and their components.

The agreement strengthens cooperation between EU and UK competition authorities in major antitrust and merger proceedings.

The Hanseatisches Oberlandesgericht Hamburg ruled on the admissibility of comparative advertising in its judgment of July 2, 2026.

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

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

The EU Commission is investigating whether Omya breached EU competition law through sourcing obligations and discounts for calcium carbonates.

The Bundeskartellamt allows Holtzbrinck sole control of Zeitverlag and sees no competition concerns.

The Bundeskartellamt cleared Ball’s acquisition of Benepack shares after reviewing beverage can markets within the one-month period.