The European Commission on Monday launched a public consultation on draft revised state aid rules for the aviation sector, proposing tighter limits on public support for airports while aligning subsidies with the European Union’s climate […]
Tag: DG-Comp
European Commission’s Directorate General for Competition
European Commission Launches Consultation on New EU Merger Guidelines
BRUSSELS, April 30, 2026 — European Commission has launched a public consultation on draft revised EU merger guidelines, marking the most significant overhaul of the bloc’s merger assessment framework in more than a decade. The […]
European Commission Publishes 2025 Competition Policy Report
BRUSSELS, May 5, 2026 — European Commission has published its 2025 report on competition policy, highlighting a year marked by regulatory reviews, enforcement activity and efforts to adapt EU antitrust rules to technological and geopolitical […]
Farm Plastics Recycling Scheme Changes Agreed After EU Competition Scrutiny
DUBLIN, April 29, 2026 — The Irish Farm Film Producers’ Group has agreed to implement changes to Ireland’s farm plastics recycling scheme following discussions with the European Commission Directorate‑General for Competition over potential competition concerns. […]
Commission Opens Phase II Probe Into UPM–Sappi Paper Joint Venture
BRUSSELS, April 28, 2026 — The European Commission has opened an in-depth (Phase II) investigation into the proposed joint venture between UPM-Kymmene Corporation and Sappi Limited, citing concerns that the deal could significantly reduce competition […]
European Commission and EDPB Launch Joint Work on Competition and Data Protection Guidance
BRUSSELS, April 28, 2026 — The European Commission and the European Data Protection Board have agreed to begin joint work on guidance clarifying how EU competition law interacts with data protection rules. The initiative will […]
European Commission Updates Rules for Technology Licensing Agreements
BRUSSELS, April 28, 2026 — The European Commission has adopted a revised block exemption regulation and updated guidelines governing technology transfer agreements, introducing new competition rules for technology licensing across the European Union. The updated […]
EU General Court Rejects Red Bull Bid to Recover Legal Fees from Commission Antitrust Inspection
The General Court of the European Union has dismissed an action by Red Bull GmbH seeking reimbursement of legal costs incurred during an antitrust inspection conducted by the European Commission. In a judgment delivered on […]
EU Commission Opens In-Depth Probe into Romanian State Aid for Cernavoda Nuclear Reactor Upgrade
BRUSSELS, April 16, 2026 — The European Commission has launched an in-depth investigation into whether Romania’s planned public support for refurbishing the Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant complies with EU State aid rules. The probe concerns […]
European Commission Updates Rules for Technology Licensing Agreements
BRUSSELS, April 17, 2026 — The European Commission has adopted updated competition rules governing technology licensing agreements, introducing new guidance reflecting developments in the digital economy, including the growing importance of data and standard-essential technologies. […]
