Antitrust News Feed

Apr 28, 2025

The Hungarian Competition Authority hosted a significant meeting of the Organization of Turkic States' competition authorities, focusing on cooperation in competition law and addressing challenges like artificial intelligence and inflation.

Apr 28, 2025

The Norwegian competition authority has raised concerns that banks requiring customers to have a salary account to obtain home loans may hinder competition in the banking market.

Apr 28, 2025

The Hungarian Competition Authority hosted a high-level meeting with competition authorities from Turkic states, focusing on collaboration in competition law and addressing challenges like inflation and artificial intelligence.

Apr 28, 2025

The Polish competition authority has launched an investigation into potential collusion between two waste management companies in Lublin, leading to searches of their offices.

Apr 27, 2025

The Federal Trade Commission has mandated Workado, LLC to cease misleading advertising regarding the accuracy of its AI detection products unless backed by reliable evidence.

Apr 27, 2025

Leading economists from competition authorities worldwide gathered in Hungary to discuss pressing issues in competition policy, including the effects of digital platforms and artificial intelligence.

Apr 27, 2025

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is reminding businesses to review their card payment surcharges to ensure compliance with consumer laws and to disclose these charges upfront to customers.

Apr 27, 2025

In her inaugural address, Assistant Attorney General Gail Slater outlined a conservative framework for antitrust enforcement, emphasizing individual liberties and historical principles to combat corporate monopolies.

Apr 25, 2025

The European Commission has agreed to evaluate the acquisition of Downtown by Universal Music Group following concerns raised by the Dutch competition authority regarding potential negative impacts on the music market.

Apr 24, 2025

The Estonian competition authority has informed stakeholders about the updated conditions for the heat purchase tender by AS Narva Soojusvõrk, inviting public consultation and feedback.

Apr 24, 2025

The article outlines essential considerations for associations to comply with competition law and avoid engaging in prohibited agreements that could harm market competition.

Apr 24, 2025

The Czech competition authority is advocating for new legislative tools to improve competition law enforcement, aiming to proactively shape market conditions rather than merely react to violations.

Apr 24, 2025

The European Commission has published its second annual report on the implementation of the Digital Markets Act, detailing enforcement measures and cooperation efforts for 2024.

Apr 24, 2025

The Dutch competition authority, ACM, has released a draft decision to introduce group transport agreements for large-scale energy users, aiming to enhance efficiency and reduce grid congestion. Stakeholders have six weeks to respond before a final decision is made.

Apr 24, 2025

The Dutch competition authority, ACM, is urging food sector companies to review and clarify their sustainability claims to ensure consumer trust and compliance with regulations.