Bundeskartellamt submits annual report 2024/25

On September, the Federal Cartel Office submitted its annual report 2024/25. The report highlights the office's efforts to promote competition and protect consumers, with a focus on digital markets, energy prices, and food. The report notes that the office has taken significant steps to address market imbalances, including the introduction of new laws and regulations. It also reports on the increasing number of merger control procedures and sector inquiries, indicating a growing emphasis on enforcing competition law. The report highlights several key achievements, including: * The identification of Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft as companies with significant market power. * The launch of investigations into digital markets and energy prices. * The submission of seven pilot proceedings against heat suppliers. These initiatives demonstrate the office's commitment to promoting fair competition and protecting consumers.