Italian Competition Authority Updates

Aug 7, 2024

Booking.com is under investigation for allegedly abusing its dominant position by attempting to exclude other Online Travel Agencies from the market.

Aug 7, 2024

Radiotaxi 3570 in Rome fined over €140,000 by the Italian Competition Authority for preventing taxi drivers from using competing intermediary platforms, marking the second non-compliance incident.

Aug 1, 2024

The Italian Competition Authority and the Anti-corruption Authority have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding to enhance efforts in preventing and fighting corruption in the public administration.

Jul 25, 2024

The Italian Competition Authority has conditionally approved the acquisition of Sammontana S.p.A. and Forno d’Asolo S.p.A. by Frozen Investment S.à.r.l. and Sammontana Finanziaria S.r.l., imposing measures to maintain competition in the frozen breakfast bakery products market.

Jul 17, 2024

The Italian Competition Authority is investigating Google for potentially misleading and aggressive commercial practices related to user consent for linking services.

Jul 16, 2024

The Italian Competition Authority is investigating Armani and Dior group companies for alleged unfair commercial practices related to working conditions and ethical claims.

Jul 9, 2024

The Italian Competition Authority has launched investigations against six influencers for promoting strategies to earn high profits without disclosing that they were advertising, while issuing moral suasion to four others for hiding commercial purposes and boasting fake followers.

Jul 8, 2024

The Italian Competition Authority and the Transport Regulatory Authority have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding to enhance cooperation for ensuring competition in markets and protecting consumers' interests.

Jul 4, 2024

The Italian Competition Authority closed proceedings on the marketing of Chiara Ferragni's Easter eggs, with her companies agreeing to pay EUR 1.2 million to a social enterprise.

Jul 3, 2024

The Italian Competition Authority is investigating Interflora for potential violations related to delivery times, flower quality, variety, and transparency on costs.

Jul 1, 2024

The Italian Competition Authority's actions in the energy sector result in compensations of around EUR 128 million for consumers and micro-enterprises due to unilateral price changes.

Jun 30, 2024

The Italian Competition Authority imposed a fine of over EUR 4 million on the FIGC for abusing its dominant position in youth football competitions, restricting the activities of Sports Promotion Bodies in amateur football.

Jun 25, 2024

The Italian Competition Authority closed its investigation into Leadiant Biosciences Ltd. and its parent company Essetifin S.p.A. for charging unfairly high prices for a rare disease medicine, resulting in a significant price reduction for the National Health System.

Jun 19, 2024

DR Automobiles S.r.l. and its subsidiary fined for falsely claiming Italy as the production place of cars and failing to provide adequate after-sales service.

Jun 11, 2024

The Italian Competition Authority has accepted commitments from Intesa Sanpaolo and Isybank to address concerns over the transfer of 2 million customers' current accounts, ensuring clear information and consent.