Competition

Cartels: When Rivals Stop Competing Independently

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A short guide to EU cartel rules, explaining how price fixing and market sharing restrict competition and why similar prices alone do not prove an agreement.

State Aid: Public Support and the Competition Question

A brief explanation of EU state aid control, why government support can affect competition, and why announcing funding is different from approving a measure.
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Market Power: Why Conduct Matters Alongside Size

Explore the distinction between a strong market position and abusive conduct, with a brief explanation of why EU competition reporting needs clear evidence.
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Merger Control: Looking Beyond the Deal Announcement

Understand why EU merger control examines competition, consumer choice and innovation, and how approval differs from clearance subject to commitments.
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EU approves GIM and EQT’s joint acquisition of AES

EU regulators cleared GIM and EQT Fund Management’s joint acquisition of AES, finding limited market positions in their electricity-sector assessment.
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EU clears Dentsu and Itochu’s joint control of Dentsu Soken

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The European Commission cleared Dentsu and Itochu’s joint acquisition of Dentsu Soken, citing its negligible EEA activity and limited market overlap.
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Tech
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Quantum Technology: Explain the Use Case Before the Claim

Explore quantum technology through a short explanation of research, computing infrastructure and use cases, with clear distinctions between trials and deployment.
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World
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Water Access: Look Beyond the Presence of a Tap

A short global water access explainer distinguishing infrastructure from functioning services, with a practical example of why a new tap is only one milestone.
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Food Security: Supply Is Only Part of the Picture

Explore food security through a brief explanation of access, nutrition and continuity, with a hypothetical example showing why stocked shelves tell only part of...
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Sustainability Education: Turn Big Themes into Clear Questions

A short sustainability education explainer linking global issues with practical learning, while separating classroom participation from demonstrated understanding.