Antitrust News Feed

Jan 16, 2025

The Austrian competition authority has successfully imposed a €110,000 fine on construction company Pichler for participating in illegal cartel activities, including price-fixing and market allocation, from 2013 to 2016.

Jan 16, 2025

The Dutch competition authority, ACM, is intensifying enforcement of telecom companies' obligations to inform consumers about contract statuses and pricing, particularly in the budget segment of internet services.

Jan 16, 2025

The Polish competition authority has launched a campaign titled 'Check if You Can Afford It!' to alert consumers about the financial risks associated with buy now, pay later schemes, engaging over 250 partners.

Jan 15, 2025

The Belgian Competition Authority has initiated formal proceedings against AB InBev following reports of potentially anti-competitive practices in the beer supply chain.

Jan 15, 2025

The Estonian competition authority has initiated a review of the new connection fees set by Imatra Elekter AS, which will take effect on February 1st, following a significant increase.

Jan 15, 2025

The Polish competition authority has mandated mPay and Revolut Bank to refund consumers due to improper notification practices regarding fee changes in payment service agreements.

Jan 14, 2025

In 2024, the French competition authority imposed over €1.4 billion in fines and examined a record 295 mergers, highlighting its commitment to tackling anticompetitive practices.

Jan 14, 2025

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has initiated an investigation into Google's search and advertising services under the new digital markets competition regime, focusing on its market power and impact on competition.

Jan 14, 2025

The Polish competition authority has imposed a fine of nearly 1.25 million PLN on CK Investments for misleading consumers about the safety of their investment bonds.

Jan 13, 2025

The French competition authority is conducting a public consultation until February 16, 2025, to explore a merger control framework for below-threshold mergers that may harm competition.

Jan 13, 2025

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has unveiled its draft Annual Plan, focusing on enhancing competition and consumer protection to drive economic growth and prosperity over the next three years.

Jan 13, 2025

The Chair and CEO of the UK Competition and Markets Authority respond to inquiries from key government officials regarding competition policy.

Jan 13, 2025

The Polish competition authority has imposed a nearly half-million-zloty fine on Empire Brands for engaging in price-fixing agreements with its partners, affecting online pet food sales.

Jan 12, 2025

The Slovenian competition authority has finalized a settlement process involving several automotive companies that violated competition laws, leading to reduced administrative sanctions.

Jan 12, 2025

The Slovenian competition authority has received court rulings confirming penalties against dm drogerie markt and RUDNIDIS for violations related to contractual obligations and payment terms.