Competition

Support granted by Latvia to Latvian Mortgage and Land Bank found in line with EU state aid rules

17-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has found support granted by Latvia for the transformation of the Latvian Mortgage and…

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EC to investigate public cable infrastructures transfer to French private telecom Numéricâble

17-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to verify whether the transfer of public cable infrastructure…

11 years ago

NYSE Euronext acquisition by InterContinental Exchange cleared under the EU Merger Regulation

Brussels, 25-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of NYSE Euronext ("NYX")…

11 years ago

H. Lundbeck A/S disappointed and strongly disagrees with EC decision and intends to appeal

The European Commission has decided that Lundbeck's agreements concluded with four generic competitors concerning citalopram violated competition law The decision…

11 years ago

EU, Japan to negotiate Free Trade Agreement

Brussels, 19-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  The EU and Japan are pushing ahead with their negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA).…

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EU, Canada negotiate Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement

Brussels, 18-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The EU and Canada are currently negotiating the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) in order to…

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EC clears Central European Media Enterprises / Time Warner acquisition deal

Brussels, 14-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of Central European Media…

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Victims of antitrust violations can claim damages under newly proposed EU legislation

Brussels, 11-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Antitrust: Commission proposes legislation to facilitate damage claims by victims of antitrust violations.  The European Commission has…

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The European Commission: investment aid for German airport Memmingen in line with EU state aid rules

Brussels, 6-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has found that investment aid totalling €7.75 million to finance an infrastructure project at…

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EC cleared the deal between Lutosa of Belgium & McCain of Canada

The clearance is conditional on the divestment of Lutosa's branded retail business in the European Economic Area (EEA) Brussels, 29-5-2013 —…

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EC 2012 competition policy report shows how competition policy helps unlock potential of EU Single Market

Brussels, 29-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  The European Commission's 2012 report on competition policy shows that without an effective European competition policy,…

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European Union & Swiss Confederation competition authorities to cooperate

Brussels, 17-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Union and the Swiss Confederation have signed an agreement that will strengthen co-operation between their…

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Ryanair welcomed EU Court Confirmation That European Commission Failed To Investigate “State Aid” granted to Alitalia

16-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (16 May) welcomed the EU Court’s ruling which confirmed…

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EC approved €39.8m France aid for “Genesys” research programme

Brussels, 15-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  The European Commission has decided that the aid granted by France to the P.I.V.E.R.T. Institut d’Excellence…

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EC to investigate public financing for German paper mill Propapier after EU General Court judgment

Brussels, 15-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — State aid: Commission opens investigation into public financing for German paper mill Propapier after Court judgment After…

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EC clears acquisition of the Parlophone Label Group by Access Industries Inc., owner of Warner Music Group

Brussels, 15-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of the Parlophone Label…

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Joaquín Almunia welcomes Visa Europe’s proposed commitments to cut inter-bank fees for credit cards

Brussels, 14-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Vice President Almunia welcomes Visa Europe's proposed commitments to significantly cut its inter-bank fees for credit card…

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2nd European Union SME eHealth Competition Awards

Brussels, 13-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — European Commission Vice-President Neelie Kroes has awarded prizes to eHealth SMEs from Finland, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Switzerland…

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EC to make bank accounts cheaper, more transparent and accessible to all

Brussels, 10-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In today's world, European citizens cannot fully participate in society without a basic bank account. Bank accounts…

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Expert hearing on plans to open up the EU’s national rail passenger markets to competition

8-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — An expert hearing on plans to open up the EU's national rail passenger markets to competition will…

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The EC sent Statement of Objections to Motorola Mobility on potential misuse of mobile phone standard-essential patents

Brussels, 6-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has informed Motorola Mobility of its preliminary view that the company's seeking and enforcing…

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The EC suspends Austrian plans to regulate high bandwidth of leased lines

Brussels, 6-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has expressed serious doubts over draft measure notified by the Austrian telecoms regulator (RTR)…

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EC finds public co-financing of Uppsala arena in Sweden is in line with EU state aid rules

Brussels, 6-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  The European Commission has concluded that the proposed public co-financing of a new multi-purpose arena in…

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The European Commission waits for feedback on commitments offered by Google to address competition concerns

Brussels, 30-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Commission seeks feedback on commitments offered by Google to address competition concerns – questions and answers A)…

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Olympic Air and Aegean Airlines deal to be investigated by EC under the EU merger regulation

Brussels, 23-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation under the EU Merger Regulation into the proposed acquisition…

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The EU and Japan finished the first week-long round of talks for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA)

Brussels, 22-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The EU and Japan today finished the first week-long round of negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement…

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The European Commission invites comments from interested parties on commitments offered by Penguin (Pearson Group, UK)

Brussels, 22-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission is inviting comments from interested parties on commitments offered by Penguin (Pearson Group, United…

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The European Commission to investigate the proposed UK video games tax relief

Brussels, 18-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation into the proposed UK video games tax relief. The…

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All European Final of the European Moot Court Competition took place at the Court of Justice of the European Union in Luxembourg

Court of Justice of the European Union Luxembourg, 16-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — All European Final of the European Moot Court Competition takes place…

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