In an interview with ‘Handelsblatt’, Mundt dismissed criticisms regarding the agency’s inaction, asserting that substantial evidence is required to address corporate violations, which cannot be gathered swiftly. A new law passed by the Bundestag and Bundesrat in March facilitates the Cartel Office’s ability to act against companies with excessively high fuel prices. However, the ADAC has expressed concerns over the agency’s perceived inactivity and its role as a mere observer.