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Competition weekly highlights—20 April 2023

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Published on: 20 April 2023

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EU antitrust
Commission closes its investigation into possible collusion between Casino and Intermarché
UK antitrust
CMA launches consultation on Google’s proposed commitments over Android app distribution
CMA launches consultation on draft MVBEO guidance
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This week's edition of Competition weekly highlights includes, from an EU perspective, the Commission’s decisions to: (1) close its investigation into possible collusion between Casino and Intermarché, (2) carry out dawn raids in the fashion sector, (3) prolong the Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulation for 5 years, and (4) launch a consultation on the functioning of the Technology Transfer Block Exemption Regulation. This weeks highlights also includes, from a UK perspective, the CMA’s decisions to: (1) launch a consultation on draft guidance to accompany the MVBEO, and (2) launch a consultation on Google’s proposed commitments over Androids app distribution.

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