Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
UK Competition & Markets Authority
UK Companies Fined £4.2 Million for Sharing Freelancer Pay Information
Sep 8, 2025
The UK Competition and Markets Authority has fined four major sports broadcast companies for illegally sharing sensitive pay information about freelancers, totaling £4.2 million.
Greek competition authority
Greek Competition Authority Joins European Project on Digital Transformation
Sep 8, 2025
The Greek Competition Authority is participating in a new European project aimed at enhancing competition law enforcement capabilities through digital transformation and artificial intelligence.
European Commission
European Commission Imposes Fine on Eurofield and Unanime for Incomplete Information
Sep 7, 2025
The European Commission has fined Eurofield SAS and Unanime Sport SAS approximately €172,000 for failing to provide complete information during an antitrust investigation in the synthetic turf sector.
Polish UOKiK
Polish Authority Finds Safety Issues in Children's Bikes and Scooters
Sep 5, 2025
The Polish competition authority has conducted inspections on children's bikes and scooters, revealing significant safety concerns in many models.
European Commission
European Commission Imposes €2.95 Billion Fine on Google for Antitrust Violations
Sep 4, 2025
The European Commission has fined Google €2.95 billion for abusing its dominant position in the online advertising technology sector, distorting competition to favor its own services.
French Competition Authority
French Competition Authority Approves France Agriclimat with Conditions
Sep 3, 2025
The French competition authority has issued a favorable opinion on the France Agriclimat mutual reinsurance group, subject to several important reservations regarding its governance and data handling.
Polish UOKiK
UOKiK Report Highlights Competition Issues in Polish Passenger Rail Sector
Sep 2, 2025
The Polish competition authority, UOKiK, has released a report analyzing the competitive landscape of the passenger rail sector, revealing a lack of real competition despite the presence of multiple operators.
US Department of Justice
Justice Department Secures Major Remedies Against Google's Search Monopoly
Sep 1, 2025
The U.S. Department of Justice has achieved significant remedies in its antitrust case against Google, aimed at dismantling its monopolistic practices in online search.
French Competition Authority
Public Consultations on Notaries and Commissioners of Justice in France
Aug 31, 2025
The French competition authority has initiated two public consultations to gather input on the freedom of establishment for notaries and commissioners of justice, aiming to revise the establishment maps adopted in 2023 and 2024.
Polish UOKiK
UOKiK Launches Educational Initiative for Young Consumers
Aug 29, 2025
The Polish competition authority, UOKiK, introduces an educational program aimed at teaching young consumers about their rights and responsibilities through interactive games and quizzes.
Spanish competition authority
CNMC Proposes Reforms for Professional Engineers' Statutes
Aug 28, 2025
The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, has proposed improvements to the statutes governing the Official Colleges of Industrial Engineers, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive reform of professional service regulations.
US Department of Justice
Assistant Attorney General Discusses Antitrust Enforcement Challenges at Ohio State University
Aug 28, 2025
Assistant Attorney General Gail Slater addressed law students at Ohio State University, emphasizing the importance of vigorous antitrust enforcement in the face of economic consolidation and technological change.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
CMA Responds to Groceries Code Review
Aug 28, 2025
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has submitted its response to the Department for Business and Trade's consultation regarding the Groceries Code Adjudicator for the period 2022-2025.
Spanish competition authority
CNMC Releases Provisional Settlements for Electricity and Gas Sectors in 2025
Aug 27, 2025
The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, has published provisional settlements for the electricity and gas sectors for 2025, highlighting significant financial discrepancies.
Polish UOKiK
Volkswagen Group Fined for Dieselgate Settlement
Aug 27, 2025
Volkswagen Group Polska has been fined nearly 74 million PLN as part of a settlement related to the Dieselgate scandal, following a decision by the Polish competition authority.