In its main report, ‘Competition 2026’, the Monopolies Commission analyses key challenges facing Germany as a business location. The BDI supports the goal of open and competitive markets, but places different emphasis on several points. Competition policy must take into account the conditions under which companies can invest, maintain industrial value creation and scale up new technologies in Europe.

The government’s draft of the 12th GWB Amendment has been available since 15 July 2026. The amendment modernises procedures and sends out some signals of regulatory relief. In the area of merger control, however, it falls short of the BDI’s expectations: the increase in the notification thresholds is too modest, whilst the extension of the transaction value threshold creates new uncertainties.