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European Commission Targets Companies in Raid and Anti-Trust Accusations

Several European companies associated with the construction chemicals market were the target of unannounced antitrust raids by the European Commission and other investigative bodies. The Commission initiated the investigations following what it says were suspicions of anti-competitive behavior. Media reports … Continue reading

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European Glass Industry Urges Immediate Action to Limit Energy Prices

As the energy crisis worsens in Europe, Glass Alliance Europe has urged the European Commission to provide immediate and impactful action to limit natural gas prices. Glass Alliance Europe and other European officials from energy-intensive industries penned a joint letter … Continue reading

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European Court: “Not Enough Evidence” to Fine Soliver Over Alleged Glass Cartel Involvement

The European General Court has allowed Soliver NV—a relatively small glass manufacturer active in automotive glass, as well as other areas—to avoid an almost $5.5 million USD (€4.4 million Euros) fine by ruling that the European Commission did not provide … Continue reading

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European General Court Reduces Saint-Gobain Fine for Antitrust Violations

The General Court of the European Union has reduced the fine imposed on Saint-Gobain for illegal market sharing and exchange of commercially sensitive information regarding deliveries of automotive glass in the European Economic Area (EEA) from $1.2 billion in U.S. … Continue reading

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Glass for Europe Calls on European Commission to ‘Stay Consistent’

Glass for Europe has issued a statement calling on the European Commission (EC) to “stay consistent” in its upcoming 2030 climate and energy framework. “To Glass for Europe, the absence of a binding target on energy efficiency would be a … Continue reading

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