Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
European Commission (DMA)
European Commission Seeks Input on DMA Review for Digital Markets and AI
Aug 26, 2025
The European Commission has launched a call for evidence to gather insights on the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and its role in fostering fair digital markets and the AI sector.
Italian Competition Authority
San Benedetto S.p.A. Removes Misleading Environmental Claims
Aug 26, 2025
The Italian competition authority successfully urged San Benedetto S.p.A. to eliminate misleading environmental claims from its products, particularly regarding its Ecogreen line.
Dutch ACM
ACM Launches Campaign to Educate Users on Online Platform Rights
Aug 26, 2025
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, has initiated an awareness campaign to inform users about their rights on online platforms, highlighting low familiarity with the European Digital Services Act.
Polish UOKiK
Netflix Faces Scrutiny Over Unauthorized Price Increases
Aug 25, 2025
The Polish competition authority has raised concerns over Netflix's unilateral price hikes without clear consent from subscribers, prompting investigations into the company's practices.
Polish UOKiK
Consumer Rights in Amusement Parks: What You Need to Know
Aug 22, 2025
The Polish competition authority discusses consumer rights regarding amusement park regulations and ticket purchases, emphasizing the importance of fair terms and the right to complain.
Spanish competition authority
CNMC Warns Against Public Price Disclosure for Orthopedic Products
Aug 21, 2025
The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, advises against making public the prices of orthopedic products due to potential negative impacts on competition.
Polish UOKiK
Polish Competition Authority Imposes Fines for Payment Delays
Aug 20, 2025
The President of the Polish competition authority has imposed over 3.3 million PLN in fines on 11 companies for causing payment delays, alongside a separate fine for failure to provide information.
German Bundeskartellamt
German Competition Authority Conducts Survey on Hearing Aid Companies
Aug 20, 2025
The German competition authority, Bundeskartellamt, is investigating the acquisition of KIND GmbH & Co. KG and audifon GmbH & Co. KG by Demant Stiftung, initiating a survey of hearing aid companies.
US Department of Justice
New York Business Manager Sentenced for Bid Rigging in School Contracts
Aug 18, 2025
Victor A Garrido, former business manager for NYC Department of Education, has been sentenced to six months in prison for rigging bids and fraudulently obtaining unemployment benefits.
Spanish competition authority
Spanish Competition Authority Approves Accounting Obligation Reforms for SMEs
Aug 18, 2025
The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, has approved a report on reforms that will reduce accounting obligations for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), promoting better competition in the market.
Dutch ACM
ACM Issues Warning Against UltraCool for Misleading Practices
Aug 18, 2025
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, has warned consumers about UltraCool, an online retailer selling SAPPH lingerie, due to numerous complaints regarding delivery issues and misleading branding.
Spanish competition authority
CNMC Releases First Report on IP Interconnection in Spain
Aug 17, 2025
The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, has published its first comprehensive report analyzing the state of IP interconnection in Spain, detailing how different networks connect to form the Internet.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
CMA Reveals Latest Banking Satisfaction Rankings
Aug 15, 2025
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has released its latest banking satisfaction survey, highlighting that challenger banks like Monzo are outperforming traditional banks in customer satisfaction.
Hungarian competition authority
Hungarian Competition Authority Streamlines Merger Control Processes
Aug 14, 2025
The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) is enhancing its merger control procedures to expedite the review of significant corporate mergers and acquisitions, as discussed in a recent podcast episode.
Estonian competition authority
Estonian Authority Approves Heat Procurement Conditions for Narva District
Aug 14, 2025
The Estonian competition authority has approved the conditions for a significant heat procurement tender by AS Narva Soojusvõrk, aimed at securing a new heat producer by December 2028.
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