European Mergers - Requests for Comments >>>more>>>

SCA/Procter & Gamble's European tissue business >>>more>>>

Bridgestone/Bandag >>>more>>>

Aviva/Hamilton >>>more>>>

OSRAM/Sunny World >>>more>>>

PSA/IPH/JV >>>more>>>

RBS/ABN AMRO assets >>>more>>>

Avnet/Magirus EID >>>more>>>

Allianz GI/Xchanging Transaction Bank/Fondsdepot Bank >>>more>>>

Hochtief/Vinci/JV >>>more>>>

KazMunaiGaz/Rompetrol >>>more>>>

Emerson Electric/Motorola ECC >>>more>>>

GOOGLE/DOUBLECLICK >>>more>>>

French restructuring aid for FagorBrandt (household appliance manufacturer)>>>more>>>

Lists of State aid where the European Commission raised no objections >>>more>>>

No objection to German state aid for Kiel-Holtenau Airport >>>more>>>

European Commission investigation into French tax aid to insurers plan >>>more>>>

European Commission investigation into French aid for R&D at Peugeot-Citroën for hybrid diesel cars >>>more>>>

European Commission amendments to transitional measures for changing the tax system applicable to Belgian coordination centres >>>more>>>

European Commission requires Italy to recover approximately €80 million aid to ThyssenKrupp, Cementir and Terni Nuova Industrie Chimiche >>>more>>>

Joaquín Almunia: "The European Union and reform: a global agenda for a global age" >>>more>>>

Joaquín Almunia: "Measuring progress, true wealth and wellbeing" >>>more>>>

José Manuel Durão Barroso: "Commission Legislative and Work Programme 2008 - Introductory remarks" >>>more>>>

José Manuel Durão Barroso: "The European Interest: succeeding in the age of globalisation - Introductory remarks" >>>more>>>

Neelie Kroes: "Helping Europeans get the best deal: a sound competition policy for well-functioning markets" >>>more>>>

Neelie Kroes: "Assessment of and perspectives for competition policy in Europe" >>>more>>>

Danuta Hübner: Solidarity and Competitiveness: European Regions and Challenges of Globalisation" >>>more>>>

Franco Frattini: "Public Security, Privacy and Technology" >>>more>>>

European Commission fines videotape producers over €74 million for price fixing >>>more>>>

European Commission announces new Recommendation on telecom specific regulation >>>more>>>

European Commission proposes single European Telecoms Market >>>more>>>

European Commission welcomes new directive to improve the rights of rejected bidders in public procurement >>>more>>>

European Commission publishes Questions and Answers on gross domestic product >>>more>>>

European Commission publishes statement on "Why Europe needs a Strategic Energy Technology Plan" >>>more>>>

European Commission publishes statement on "Measuring progress, wealth and the well-being of nations" >>>more>>>

European Commission publishes statement on new options to reinforce the development of micro-credit in Europe >>>more>>>

European Commission publishes FAQs on A Single Market for 21st Century Europe and a statement on its vision for a modern single market >>>more>>>

European Commission publishes Q&As on action against cartels >>>more>>>

European Commission publishes statement on "Public Security, Privacy and Technology" >>>more>>>

Ofcom is consulting on wholesale broadband access markets >>>more>>>

Ofcom consults on the Draft Determination to resolve Dispute between Cable & Wireless Access Limited and BT relating to fully unbundled local loop charges >>>more>>>

Ofcom consults on FibreSpeed Limited Section 107(6) notification >>>more>>>

Ofcom publishes draft determination and related update on 0870 call termination rate disputes >>>more>>>

Ofcom publishes regulatory statement on stakeholder questions relating to costs modelling >>>more>>>

ORR consults on licence exemptions >>>more>>>

Emerson Electric Co and others v Morgan Crucible Company plc and others - CAT publishes Judgment (Rule 31(3) and Rule 40) >>>more>>>

T-Mobile (UK) Limited v Office of Communications (Donor Conveyance Charge) - CAT publishes Order of Tribunal, Ruling on permission to amend notice of appeal and Transcript of Case Management Conference >>>more>>>

T-Mobile (UK) Limited, British Telecommunications plc, Hutchison 3G UK Limited, Cable & Wireless and others (Termination Rate Dispute) - CAT publishes Order of Tribunal and Ruling - request to intervene >>>more>>>

FirstBus plc/S B Holdings Limited - Competition Commission publishes the Notice of provisional decision on undertakings >>>more>>>

Dunfermline Press Limited/ Berkshire Regional Newspapers >>>more>>>

easyJet Airline Company Limited/GB Airways Limited >>>more>>>

Go North East (Govia)/Northumbria Coaches >>>more>>>

Go North East (Govia)/Stanley Taxis >>>more>>>

Greater Manchester Buses South Limited (Stagecoach)/A. Mayne & Son Limited >>>more>>>

Centenary Music Holdings Limited/V2 Music Group Limited >>>more>>>

Co-operative Group (CWS) Limited/United Co-operatives Limited >>>more>>>

HBOS plc of control/David Lloyd Leisure Ltd, DLL SA, David Lloyd Leisure Espana I SL, David Lloyd Leisure Espana II SL and Next Generation Clubs Holdings Ltd >>>more>>>

Glatfelter Lydney Ltd/Metallised Products Limited >>>more>>>

Brulines (Holdings) plc/Nucleus Data Holdings Limited >>>more>>>

OFT publishes revised guidance on "de minimis" exception to references to the Competition Commission in merger cases >>>more>>>

OFT replies to bank defences and counterclaim in bank charges test case >>>more>>>

OFT receives written undertakings from AppA UK Ltd and AppA Beds Ltd not to use inappropriate, high pressure or mis-selling tactics >>>more>>>

Ofcom announces adoption of new 03 prefixed phone numbers >>>more>>>

Ofcom closes own-initiative investigation into Economy Calls Limited -Code of Practice governing sales and marketing >>>more>>>

Ofcom publishes update note on Service Migrations enforcement programme >>>more>>>

Ofwat proposes to impose a £20.3 million penalty on Southern Water Services Limited for deliberate misreporting >>>more>>>

Ofwat proposes variation of penalty on Southern Water Services Limited >>>more>>>

ORR publishes National rail review and Network Rail monitor for 2007-08: preparing for periodic review 2008 >>>more>>>

COMP/M.4790: Entremont Alliance/Sodiaal Industrie/Cofranlait - milk, baby foods, nutritional foods. Candidate for simplified procedure. Interested parties should submit their comments by 26 November 2007. To read the notification, click here.

COMP/M.4893: Quebecor World/RSDB - print solutions, printing services. Interested parties should submit their comments by 27 November 2007. To read the notification, click here.

COMP/M.4923: Avnet/Acal IT Solutions - distribution of electronic components, computer products and technology services, distribution of IT products and services. Candidate case for simplified procedure Interested parties should submit their comments by 30 November 2007. To read the notification, click here.

COMP/M.4932: Leoni/Valeo CSB - automotive cables, electrical distribution systems, electronic electrical distribution systems, plastic components, body controllers, electrical energy management systems and components. Interested parties should submit their comments by 30 November 2007. To read the notification, click here.

COMP/M.4533: SCA/Procter & Gamble's European tissue business - tissue paper products. To read the decision, click here.

COMP/M.4564: Bridgestone/Bandag - manufacture, supply, sale of tyres and retreading of tyres for motor vehicles. To read the press release, click here.

COMP/M.4713: Aviva/Hamilton - general insurance and life assurance. To read the decision, click here.

COMP/M.4735: OSRAM/Sunny World - manufacture and distribution of lighting products. To read the press release, click here.

COMP/M.4807: PSA/IPH/JV - transportation, logistics and container terminals. To read the decision, click here.

COMP/M.4843: RBS/ABN AMRO assets - banking. To read the decision, click here.

COMP/M.4868: Avnet/Magirus EID - electronic components, computer and IT products. To read the press release, click here.

COMP/M.4880: Allianz GI/Xchanging Transaction Bank/Fondsdepot Bank - securities transaction processing services for banks and financial service companies, management and distribution of investment funds, administration of investment fund accounts. To read the decision, click here.

COMP/M.4903: Hochtief/Vinci/JV - construction. To read the decision, click here.

COMP/M.4934: KazMunaiGaz/Rompetrol - production of crude oil and natural gas, refining and sale of refined products. To read the press release, click here.

COMP/M.4933: Emerson Electric/Motorola ECC - technology and engineering services, computing solutions. To read the press release, click here.

COMP/M.4731: GOOGLE/DOUBLECLICK - search engine, ad serving management and reporting services. To read the press release, click here.

Aid No: C 44/07 (ex N 460/07) - French restructuring aid for FagorBrandt (household appliance manufacturer). Interested parties should submit their comments by 16 December 2007. To read the notification, click here.

List of aid granted. To read the list, click here. and here and here and here and here and here and here and here.

The European Commission has decided not to object to German state aid for Kiel-Holtenau Airport as it conforms to the joint task scheme already approved in 2005. To read the press release, click here.

The European Commission has opened a formal investigation into the French plan to grant tax aid to insurers. To read the press release, click here.

The European Commission has opened an in depth investigation into the proposed French State aid for R&D at Peugeot-Citroën for hybrid diesel cars. To read the press release, click here.

The European Commission is to amend the transitional measures for changing the tax system applicable to Belgian coordination centres. To read the press release, click here.

The European Commission has required Italy to recover approximately €80 million operating aid granted to ThyssenKrupp, Cementir and Terni Nuova Industrie Chimiche. To read the press release, click here.

Joaquín Almunia speech: "The European Union and reform: a global agenda for a global age". To read the speech, click here.

Joaquín Almunia speech: "Measuring progress, true wealth and wellbeing" (Conference beyond GDP 2007, Brussels 19 November 2007). To read the speech, click here.

José Manuel Durão Barroso speech: "Commission Legislative and Work Programme 2008 - Introductory remarks" - European Parliament Plenary debate. To read the speech, click here.

José Manuel Durão Barroso speech: "The European Interest: succeeding in the age of globalisation - Introductory remarks". To read the speech, click here.

Neelie Kroes speech: "Helping Europeans get the best deal: a sound competition policy for well-functioning markets". To read the speech, click here.

Neelie Kroes speech: "Assessment of and perspectives for competition policy in Europe". To read the speech, click here.

Danuta Hübner speech: Solidarity and Competitiveness: European Regions and Challenges of Globalisation". To read the speech, click here.

Franco Frattini speech: "Public Security, Privacy and Technology". To read the speech, click here.

The European Commission has fined professional videotape producers over €74 million for involvement in a price fixing cartel. To read the press release, click here.

The European Commission has announced its adoption of a new Recommendation on markets where telecom specific regulation should occur as part of its package of telecom reform proposals. To read the press release, click here.

The European Commission has made a proposal for a single European Telecoms Market providing better and cheaper communications services. To read the press release, click here. and click here. and click here.

The European Commission has welcomed the adoption of new directive to improve the rights of rejected bidders in public procurement. To read the press release, click here. and click here.

The European Commission has published Questions and Answers on gross domestic product. To read the Q&A, click here.

The European Commission has published a statement entitled "Why Europe needs a Strategic Energy Technology Plan". To read the statement, click here.

The European Commission has published a statement entitled "Measuring progress, wealth and the well-being of nations". To read the statement, click here.

The European Commission has published a statement proposing new options to reinforce the development of micro-credit in Europe. To read the statement, click here.

The European Commission has published frequently asked questions on A Single Market for 21st Century Europe and a statement on its vision for a modern single market for all. To read the FAQs, click here and to read the statement click here.

The European Commission has published Questions and Answers on action against cartels. To read the Q&A, click here.

The European Commission has published a statement entitled "Public Security, Privacy and Technology: enhancing personal data protection and providing secure and timely access to information". To read the statement, click here.

Ofcom has opened a consultation into the Draft Determination to resolve a Dispute between Cable & Wireless Access Limited and BT relating to BT's charges for connecting new customers to fully unbundled local loops. Interested parties should submit their comments by 29 November 2007. To read the consultation, click here. and click here.

Ofcom has opened a consultation on the notification under Section 107(6) of the Communications Act 2003 - FibreSpeed Limited. Interested parties should submit their comments by 18 December 2007. To read the consultation, click here.

Ofcom has published a draft determination to resolve 0870 call termination rate disputes between BT and various operators and a related update note. To see the draft determination, click here and to see the update note, click here.

ORR has opened a consultation into Licence exemptions. Interested parties should submit their comments by 8 February 2008. To read the consultation, click here. and click here.

Emerson Electric Co and others v Morgan Crucible Company plc and others. The CAT has published the Judgment (Rule 31(3) and Rule 40). To read the judgment, click here.

T-Mobile (UK) Limited v Office of Communications (Donor Conveyance Charge). The CAT has published the Order of the Tribunal, Ruling on permission to amend the notice of appeal and Transcript of Case Management Conference. To read the Order, click here, to read the Ruling, click here. and to read the Transcript, click here.

T-Mobile (UK) Limited, British Telecommunications plc, Hutchison 3G UK Limited, Cable & Wireless and others (Termination Rate Dispute). The CAT has published the Order of the Tribunal and the Ruling - request to intervene. To read the Order, click here, and to read the Ruling, click here.

The Competition Commission has published the Notice of its provisional decision on Undertakings given in relation to the merger of FirstBus plc and S B Holdings Limited. To read the notice, click here.

Dunfermline Press Limited/the Berkshire Regional Newspapers business (comprising the publication of newspapers under the titles Reading Chronicle series, Bracknell News series, Slough/Windsor/Maidenhead Express series, Chronicle Extra series, Midweek News series and Newbury & Thatcham Chronicle, and other publications under the titles Great Days Out, Classified Directory, Best of Berkshire, Weddings and Exclusively Yours) - local, regional newspapers, other publications. Interested parties should submit their comments by 27 November 2007. To read the notification, click here.

easyJet Airline Company Limited of GB Airways Limited - airline transport. Interested parties should submit their comments by 26 November 2007. To read the notification, click here.

Go North East (Govia)/Northumbria Coaches- passenger bus services. Interested parties should submit their comments by 27 November 2007. To read the notification, click here.

Go North East (Govia)/Stanley Taxis - passenger bus services. Interested parties should submit their comments by 27 November 2007. To read the notification, click here.

Greater Manchester Buses South Limited (Stagecoach)/A. Mayne & Son Limited- passenger bus services. Interested parties should submit their comments by 27 November 2007. To read the notification, click here.

Centenary Music Holdings Limited/V2 Music Group Limited - music recording. To read the full text, click here.

Co-operative Group (CWS) Limited/United Co-operatives Limited - pharmacies, travel agencies, funeral services, food retail. To read the full text decision, click here.

HBOS plc of control/David Lloyd Leisure Ltd, DLL SA, David Lloyd Leisure Espana I SL, David Lloyd Leisure Espana II SL and Next Generation Clubs Holdings Ltd - health and fitness clubs. To read the full text decision, click here.

Glatfelter Lydney Ltd/Metallised Products Limited - manufacture and supply of metallised paper. To read the full text decision, click here.

Brulines (Holdings) plc/Nucleus Data Holdings Limited - dispense monitoring equipment and services. To read the full text decision, click here.

The OFT has published, following a public consultation, the revised guidance on the "de minimis" exception to references to the Competition Commission in merger cases. To read the press release, click here.

The OFT has reported that it has submitted to the High Court its reply to the bank defences and counterclaim in the forthcoming test case on bank charges. To read the press release, click here.

The OFT has received written undertakings from AppA UK Ltd and AppA Beds Ltd that they will not use inappropriate, high pressure or mis-selling tactics in the course of their business, which involves the manufacture and sale of mobility products such as adjustable beds. To read the press release, click here.

Ofcom has announced the adoption of the new 03 prefixed phone numbers. To read the press release, click here.

Ofcom has closed its own-initiative investigation into Economy Calls Limited - adherence to its Code of Practice governing sales and marketing activity. To read the press release, click here.

Ofcom has published an update note in relation to its own-initiative enforcement programme to give effect to General Condition 22 (Service Migrations). To read the update, click here.

Ofwat has published a notice of its proposal to impose a £20.3 million penalty on Southern Water Services Limited for deliberate misreporting. To read the proposal, click here. and click here.

Ofwat has published a notice of its proposed variation of its proposal to impose a penalty on Southern Water Services Limited. To read the proposals, click here.