Antitrust (collective) actions are expensive, which means that third-party funding is necessary for consumers and qualified entities seeking compensation for harm caused by infringements of…
On 12 May 2026, the German Federal Court of Justice (“FCJ”) handed down a groundbreaking judgment which has the potential to be a competition law decision named in the same row with, e.g. for…
– On a Federal Court of Justice acting in self-defence, a legislature conspicuous by its absence, and the quiet decline of Germany as a forum for justice –There are judgments that decide the law. And…
IntroductionProceedings for abuse of a dominant position have steadily increased in recent years, suggesting that private enforcement will also gain prominence. However, unlike in the case of cartels…
In response to the sharp increase in fuel prices following the military conflicts in the Middle East, Germany plans a new bill with notable implications for competition law. The new Fuel Policy…
The following is a selection of some important developments in German competition law and policy in the year 2025. It covers FCO enforcement cases under special rules for digital gatekeepers,…
On 5 February, the German competition authority announced its latest development surrounding its capture of digital market power. In its press release, it highlighted that it would be fining Amazon…
The Stuttgart Court of Appeal has added a new chapter to German cartel damages case law with its recent bathroom fittings judgment. Relying on Courts’ statutory power to estimate damages the court…
Private enforcement of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) is now a reality, and the judgment of the Regional Court of Mainz (Case 12 HK O 32/24) in the 1&1 Mail & Media/Google (Gmail) case,…
Merger control has long been a cornerstone of competition enforcement in Germany, with the Federal Cartel Office (“FCO”) known for wielding its mandate decisively and not shying away from blocking…
