# EU antitrust probe targets Austrian retailer XXXLutz’s German deal

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- Reuters, 2026-10-12 17:35 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/austrian-furniture-retailer-xxxlutzs-german-deal-hit-by-eu-antitrust-2026-10-12/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6acd1a4e76e0550001f0c4f5

> EU antitrust investigators launched a full-scale inquiry on Monday into Austrian furniture retailer XXXLutz’s proposed acquisition of German rival Porta. They said the deal could significantly affect competition in several EU countries and may prompt XXXLutz to offer remedies.