Antitrust News Feed

Dec 10, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into Vifor Pharma for allegedly misleading healthcare professionals, resulting in a £23 million payment to benefit the NHS.

Dec 9, 2024

The Austrian Federal Competition Authority has reviewed the merger between Acerinox and Haynes, ultimately approving the deal after addressing initial concerns about market dominance.

Dec 9, 2024

The Hungarian Competition Authority has fined City Taxi for misleading consumers through deceptive advertising practices, emphasizing the need for careful communication strategies among businesses.

Dec 9, 2024

The Autorité de la concurrence has approved Outbrain's acquisition of Teads, marking a significant decision in the non-search-related online advertising sector.

Dec 9, 2024

Rigó Csaba Balázs, President of the Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH), emphasized the importance of protecting consumer interests during a recent presentation on regulatory actions against major tech companies.

Dec 9, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has revoked the energy supply licenses of HEM due to severe financial issues, ensuring that its 13,500 customers will continue to receive energy from a new supplier.

Dec 9, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has approved collaboration among asphalt producers aimed at making production more sustainable, allowing them to work together without breaching competition rules.

Dec 9, 2024

The Polish competition authority, UOKiK, has raised concerns about Tutlo's unclear cancellation fees for online English courses, potentially leading to a fine of up to 10% of the company's annual revenue.

Dec 8, 2024

The Bundeskartellamt has officially classified Microsoft as a significant competitor across various markets, with a decision published on September 27, 2024.

Dec 5, 2024

The Autorité de la concurrence has approved Chaussea's acquisition of 71 former Chauss’expo stores, contingent upon the divestiture of certain locations to maintain competition.

Dec 5, 2024

The Portuguese Competition Authority has approved the acquisition of Sotagus by Yilport and Grupo Sousa after they proposed commitments to address competition concerns.

Dec 5, 2024

The president of Hungary's Competition Authority emphasized the need for mutual dialogue to tackle global challenges during the OECD's Competition Week in Paris.

Dec 5, 2024

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has initiated a full investigation into Circle K's proposed acquisition of Pelco Holdings, focusing on potential impacts on market competition.

Dec 5, 2024

The Estonian Competition Authority has initiated an investigation into AllePal OÜ, the owner of auto24.ee, to assess compliance with competition rules in the vehicle sales advertisement market.

Dec 5, 2024

As the Competition Act 1998 nears its 25th anniversary, the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) outlines its strategic aims to enhance competition, deter anti-competitive behavior, and ensure market contestability.