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Legal opinion says that existing framework protects rights of EU consumers
Company faced French claims it should be regulated as estate agent
Austrian lawyer Max Schrems questions whether standard clauses offer sufficient protection
Oil group benefited from rebates on $731m profits thanks to North Sea decommissioning
Broad coalition of tech companies and carmakers say competition is suffering in connected devices
Brussels opens in-depth investigation into Hyundai Heavy and Daewoo Shipbuilding merger
Brussels’ competition enforcer says Dutch plan to bolster EU law could be ‘handy’ tool
Seven member states to invest in the project which is set to run until 2031
Questionnaire sent to publishers is part of wider competition probe
Dutch call for extra EU powers to defend region’s commercial interests
A fifth of new venture capital funds raised in Europe come from private wealth
Both Facebook and Google are being scrutinised over the way they collect data
The organisation could be repaired, but only if a bold reform agenda can be agreed
Patrick Healy uses unorthodox tactics when pursuing buyouts
Former Atos chief executive pledges to shed conflicts of interest
Economic affairs minister Peter Altmaier urges ‘tougher oversight’ to maintain competition
Emmanuel Macron’s nominee as France’s EU Commissioner addresses potential conflicts of interest
Andrea Pignataro has bought Mergermarket, Fidessa and Dealogic in a debt-fuelled spree
Probe into Fincantieri’s attempt to acquire rival risks restarting diplomatic row
EU antitrust chief says dominant groups such as Google should face tougher obligations
EU competition commissioner says collective bargaining would not be cartel-like behaviour
US court filings indicate executives at Deme are under investigation
The ultra-rich are forming a rapidly growing global network and are doing more deals with each other
Accord triggers fresh hopes of end to prolonged Brexit process
Brussels seeks information on digital payments from groups including banks and app makers