Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
Australian competition authority
ACCC Initiates Phase 2 Review of MicroStar's Acquisition of Konvoy
Apr 1, 2026
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has determined that MicroStar's acquisition of Konvoy necessitates a Phase 2 review due to potential competition concerns in the keg pooling market.
Australian competition authority
ACCC Urges Fuel Retailers to Pass on Excise Cuts Promptly
Apr 1, 2026
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is monitoring fuel prices and urging retailers to quickly pass on recent fuel excise cuts to consumers.
US Federal Trade Commission
FTC and Maryland AG Target Lindsay Auto Group for Deceptive Pricing
Apr 1, 2026
The Federal Trade Commission and Maryland Attorney General have secured refunds and penalties against Lindsay Automotive Group for misleading consumers with deceptive pricing practices.
French Competition Authority
Nexans and Sonepar Fined for Colluding on Exclusive Import Rights
Apr 1, 2026
The French competition authority has imposed a €6.5 million fine on Nexans and Sonepar for colluding to grant exclusive import rights for electrical cables in French overseas territories.
Belgian competition authority
Belgian Competition Authority Releases Guidelines on Sustainability Agreements
Apr 1, 2026
The Belgian Competition Authority has published new guidelines to help companies navigate sustainability agreements while adhering to competition laws.
US Federal Trade Commission
FTC Invites Public Feedback on Northrop Grumman's Petition to Modify Consent Order
Apr 1, 2026
The Federal Trade Commission is requesting public comments on Northrop Grumman's petition to modify a final consent order related to its acquisition of Orbital ATK, originally issued in 2018.
French Competition Authority
French Competition Authority Modernizes Board Composition
Apr 1, 2026
The French competition authority has reformed its Board's composition to enhance decision-making and leverage diverse skills among its members.
Dutch ACM
Dutch Authorities Support European Ban on AI Nudify Tools
Apr 1, 2026
Dutch regulators, police, and prosecution services express strong support for a European ban on AI nudify apps and websites, aiming to combat the misuse of such tools for blackmail and exploitation.
German Bundeskartellamt
German Competition Authority Restructures Fuel Division for Enhanced Regulation
Apr 1, 2026
The German competition authority has reorganized its fuel division to effectively implement new competition rules in the fuel sector, enhancing its focus and resources.
Polish UOKiK
UOKiK Introduces New Sanction System Based on Social Consequences
Apr 1, 2026
The Polish competition authority, UOKiK, is implementing a new sanction system that focuses on social consequences rather than just financial penalties for businesses.
Spanish competition authority
CNMC Reviews Quality of Universal Postal Service by Correos for 2024
Mar 31, 2026
The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, evaluates Correos' compliance with quality standards for the Universal Postal Service in 2024, highlighting areas of concern.
Czech competition authority
Czech Supreme Administrative Court Upholds Antitrust Violations by Language Schools Association
Mar 31, 2026
The Czech Supreme Administrative Court has confirmed that the Association of Language Schools violated competition law by setting minimum prices for language education services, impacting competition in the sector.
Australian competition authority
ACCC Reports on East Coast Gas Supply and Demand for Winter 2026
Mar 31, 2026
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) warns of a potential gas supply shortfall on the east coast in Q3 2026, emphasizing the importance of storage to meet winter demand.
Spanish competition authority
CNMC Supports Differentiation of Customer Service and Commercial Call Numbers
Mar 31, 2026
The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, endorses proposals to separate customer service numbers from commercial call numbers to enhance user protection and transparency.
Australian competition authority
New Grocery Supply Agreement Requirements for Major Australian Supermarkets
Mar 31, 2026
The revised Food and Grocery Code of Conduct is now effective, mandating major supermarkets to enhance transparency in their supply agreements with suppliers.
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