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EU competition round-up: General Court backs Commission in Belgian sand case; DMA findings on Alphabet (Search self-preferencing, Play steering) and Apple interoperability; clearances and filings — 19 March 2025

Published on: 19 March 2025

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Antitrust General Court dismisses action against Commission’s decision rejecting a complaint concerning alleged collusion amongst sand suppliers

The General Court has handed down its judgment in Case T‑142/23, Swenters v Commission, challenging the Commission’s decision of 13 January 2023 to reject a complaint alleging breaches of Article 101 TFEU by multiple operators involved in the extraction and supply of quartz sand, and an abuse of dominance by Sibeloc (Case AT.40683).

Background

On 13 January 2023, the Commission dismissed a complaint asserting that several undertakings had concluded various anti‑competitive arrangements and contracts relating to quartz sand extraction and supply in Maasmechelen, Belgium, and that one of those firms, Sibelco, had abused an alleged dominant position. The Commission determined that the matter lacked a sufficient degree of EU interest, as the alleged conduct occurred in Belgium and concerned Belgian companies. It concluded that Belgian courts and authorities were better placed to assess the allegations. On 13 March 2023, the applicant brought an action against that decision.

The General Court’s judgment

The General Court rejected the action in its entirety, finding it unfounded...

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