Economy
Heineken subsidiary involved in major abuse of power case in Austria
According to the Austrian market regulator, Brau Union, a subsidiary of Heineken, pressured independent beverage distributors to sell only brands from this brewer. The case is part of ongoing competition law proceedings in Austria. Recently, a Vienna court imposed multi-million euro fines in similar antitrust cases. The regulator alleges that Brau Union’s actions restricted market competition. The developments highlight increased scrutiny of market dominance and anticompetitive practices in Austria’s beverage sector as of 2026-09-06.
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