On August 19, 2026, ten years after having issued the previous version, the German Federal Cartel Office (FCO) published its updated, revised Notice on Settlements in Cartel Fine Proceedings (Merkblatt Settlement, in the following the 2026 Settlement Notice).[1]
On September 3, 2026, the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published revised Merger Assessment Guidelines (MAGs). The revised MAGs replace the previous guidelines from March 18, 2021.[1]
Background
The German food retail sector has long faced intense scrutiny from the Federal Cartel Office (FCO). Following a major 2014 sector inquiry into buyer power, the regulator has consistently maintained a strict stance on industry dealmaking: blocking EDEKA’s proposed
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The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced on Wednesday that it has opened three new consumer protection investigations into Trainline, Virgin Atlantic, and RED Driving School over concerns that mandatory fees were not included in the headline prices.[1]
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) recently launched an investigation into Microsoft, examining whether the tech giant misled customers about their subscription options.
On July 14, 2026, the European Commission published its report reviewing the Foreign Subsidies Regulation’s (FSR) first three years of operation.[1] The Commission found the regime “fit for purpose” and an “effective tool” to tackle distortions from foreign subsidies
