Daily brief
Germany's Federal Cartel Office has fined Amazon at least €59 million and banned the company from using price-control mechanisms on its marketplace. The authority found that Amazon's tools for filtering and setting prices for third-party sellers violated competition rules. The order prohibits Amazon from dictating the prices sellers can offer on other platforms.
Volkswagen has overtaken Tesla to become the leading seller of electric vehicles in Europe in 2025, while also reportedly facing internal challenges including difficulties in appointing a new human resources chief.
A major power outage hit Stuttgart, with the cause under investigation, while ice grounded all departures at Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is seeking a gas solution in Qatar, with his party also calling for a stronger gas partnership with the Gulf state.
Germany has launched one of Europe’s largest AI factories, with the Digital Minister stating AI is 'critical' for the country's future.