GERMANY Trends and Developments Contributed by: Christina Malz and Sebastian Gröss, SZA Schilling, Zutt & Anschütz
significantly enhanced its ability to combat anti- competitive practices. With several interest - ing pending cases in the pipeline and publicly confirmed investigations in sectors such as the paper tissue and tyre industries, 2025 is likely to underscore this trend. The case law on cartel damages will also evolve further in the years to come. Further important judgments can be expected – eg, the Railway cartel, where many courts are currently hearing independent experts regarding damages. It will also be interesting to see how the courts will implement the ECJ’s ASG 2 decision on collec - tive debt collection.
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