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Dietmar Hopp

Dietmar Hopp

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  • Aug 12

    German cartel office approves 50+1 rule after 8-year review but orders Bundesliga to fix three problem areas

    Germany's Federal Cartel Office closed its eight-year review of the 50+1 rule on 12 August 2026, finding no fundamental antitrust objections but ordering the Bundesliga to fix three problem areas, including phasing out sponsor exceptions for Wolfsburg and Leverkusen.

  • Jul 22

    SAP stock halves from record high as 'SaaS apocalypse' fears grip market ahead of half-year results

    Once the most valuable DAX company, SAP has seen its share price fall below €140 from a February 2025 peak of €284, as investors fret that AI agents could undermine the per-user subscription model.

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