German competition watchdog urged to safeguard independence and to modernize
( October 14, 2026, 09:41 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Germany's competition watchdog should strengthen its independence from political influence and accelerate its digital transformation, the German Monopolies Commission said in a special report. The advisory body recommended fixed non-renewable terms for the authority's president, greater use of external expertise, data-driven market monitoring and end-to-end digital case management to improve competition enforcement.The press release is attached....
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