Coverage

Vectra and Inflation Clauses - Allegations by the President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK)

CMA Investigates Vifor Pharma for Anti-Competitive Conduct in Iron Deficiency Treatment Market

Unannounced Inspections in Energy Cable Distribution Sector

Bundeskartellamt Approves DFL's Marketing Model for Bundesliga Matches from 2025/26 Season Onwards

CNMC initiates sanctioning proceedings against Naviera Armas for breach of commitments

Unannounced Antitrust Inspections in Tyres Sector

EU Technical Assistance Project in Kosovo Concludes with Roundtable Discussion

CMA Announces New Senior Executive Appointments in Digital Markets and General Counsel Roles

Enea Ordered to Compensate Consumers by the President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK)

CMA Announces Key Executive Appointments

Conclusion of EU Technical Assistance Project in Kosovo

Safety Concerns Raised Over Home Swings by Trade Inspection

CMA Commences Investigation into Vodafone / Three Merger

Conditional Approval for Wholesale Market Concentration in Electrical Articles

CMA Research Report on Competition and Market Power in the UK Labour Market Reveals Concentration Levels Remain Steady

PZPN and Ekstraklasa Change Practices After Intervention by UOKiK President

CMA Publishes Report on Competition and Market Power in UK Labour Markets

Autorité de la concurrence Joins #StOpE Initiative to Combat Everyday Sexism in the Workplace

AdC fines multinationals for anticompetitive labor market practices

Autocentrum AAA Auto Fined Over PLN 72 Million by Polish Competition Authority

AdC Approves Merger between Sintokogio and Elastikos

AdC Approves Merger between TCC and Cimpor

Urbaser seeks exclusive control over the Carmona Group

Wizz Air Faces Allegations of Violating Consumer Interests in Birthday Promotion

Competition Council to Publish Statement of Objections After Completing Investigations

Portuguese Competition Authority Identifies Barriers to Electric Vehicle Recharging Network Expansion and Issues Recommendations to Government

Spanish Competition Authority Approves Seven Concentration Operations in December

CNMC initiates sanctioning proceedings against KKR Genesis for failure to notify acquisition of GeneraLife

Benoît Cœuré outlines priorities for the Autorité de la concurrence in 2024

Protecting Seniors from Online Scams and Unfair Sales Practices

Mobile Phone Lines Exceed 59.5 Million in November

CMA Provides Response to West Yorkshire Bus Reform Consultation

ACM Consults on Guidelines for DSA Compliance by Online Service Providers

ACM Consults on DSA Guidelines for Online Service Providers

Lithuanian Competition Council Sets Priorities for 2024, Focusing on Energy, Health, Retail, and Digital Markets Sectors

CNMC analyzes the guidelines for attorney fees in the assessment of costs by the Bar Association of Murcia and emphasizes their exceptional nature

French Competition Authority Updates Leniency Programme Procedural Notice

Advocate General's Opinion in Commission v. Intel Corporation

Advocate General's Opinion in Case C-240/22 P: Commission's Appeal against General Court's Judgment on Intel's Abuse of Dominant Position

Court of Appeal upholds CMA's power to request information from overseas companies in competition investigations

Polish Competition Authority Intervenes to Protect Pig Farmers in Contract Fattening System

Competition Council to Monitor Electric Vehicle Charging Sector for Competition Issues

Krajowy Projekt Energetyczny fined for obstructing contract termination

CNMC recommendations for the Plan Moves III could lead to more employment, lower prices, and increased investment in Spain's electric vehicle sector

CNMC Publishes Schedule for Regulatory Circulars to be Initiated in 2024

French Energy Regulatory Commission and Autorité de la concurrence propose measures to ensure fair competition in electricity market reform

AdC fines companies for cartel in hospital tenders for teleradiology services

UOKiK imposes fines on Volkswagen Poznań and Solaris Bus & Coach for payment delays

Twenty Operators to Finance Universal Telecommunications Service in 2020

CNMC publishes provisional settlements for the electricity, renewable energy, cogeneration, and waste sectors, as well as the gas sector.

CNMC Provides Guidance on the Elaboration and Dissemination of Guidelines for the Assessment of Costs

CNMC fines Cemesa Amarres Barcelona and Mooring & Port Services with €80,000 for breaching commitments

"Tips for Carefree Winter Holidays - Check UOKiK and ECK Advice"

Canal Plus Group's Acquisition of OCS and Orange Studio Subject to Commitments by Autorité de la concurrence

UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) Sets Up New Competition Regime for Digital Markets

HelloFresh to Improve Transparency in Subscription Practices Following Complaints

UK Government Requests CMA's Plans for Implementing Digital Markets Competition Regime

CMA outlines approach to new digital markets competition regime

Autorité de la concurrence approves Intermarché's acquisition of Casino stores with divestiture conditions

Advocate General proposes confirming fine on Google for favoring its own comparison shopping service

Advocate General proposes confirmation of fine on Google for favoring its own comparison shopping service

Fines of Almost €20 Million Imposed for Bisphenol A Cartel in Food Containers Industry

Advocate General proposes upholding €2.4 billion fine on Google for favoring its own comparison shopping service

Competition Authority Imposes Over PLN 37 Million in Fines for Collusion in the Sale of Surveillance Equipment

ACM's Monitor Shows Stable Energy Costs for Consumers Despite Changes in Taxes and Tariffs

CNMC Launches Public Consultation on Age Verification Systems Used by Video Platforms in Spain to Prevent Minors from Accessing Pornography and Violence

Portuguese Competition Authority Investigates Sales Restrictions by Business Application Software Trader

AdC Approves Merger Between EasyPark and Mobility 1

AdC Approves Merger Between Ascendi IGI and EGI

AdC Approves Merger Between Grupo Lusíadas and MCCare

CNMC demands the annulment of discriminatory regulations in the distribution of subsidies for training unemployed individuals in the Community of Madrid

CNMC supports State Pact proposal to protect minors on the internet and social media

CNMC consults on guidelines for resolving non-payment disputes in telecommunications network access and interconnection

CNMC proposes measures to boost the tire market and its waste management

UOKiK imposes a fine on CANAL+ and orders refunds to consumers

Gaëlle Dumortier Appointed to the Board of the Autorité de la concurrence

Inspection of Energy Labels on Home Appliances by the Trade Inspection Authority

Proposed Regulation for Safe and Efficient Driving Courses Raises Concerns about Increased Costs and Reduced Competition

E-commerce in Spain Surpasses €20 Billion in Q2 2023, Led by Travel and Fashion Sectors

UK Government Requests CMA's Plans for Implementing Digital Markets Competition Regime

UOKiK imposes fines on HRE Investments for misleading consumers

T-Mobile Poland fined over misleading advertising of "1200 GB for free for a year"

CNMC approves resolutions for main operators in the energy sector

CNMC fines Luminora for favoring access to its renewable facilities over a competitor in the electricity grid

Italian Competition Authority Fines Companies for Imposing Unlawful Surcharges on Consumers

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