Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
Austrian competition authority
Conference on Competition, Fairness, and Innovation Held by Leading Economic Institutes
Nov 18, 2024
Key figures in the field of competition law and economics gathered to discuss the evolution of European competition, competition-promoting policies, industrial competition, and the impact of data and AI on competition and fairness.
French Competition Authority
French Competition Authority Recommends Abolishing Regulated Electricity Tariffs
Nov 18, 2024
The French Autorité recommends practical preparations to abolish regulated tariffs for electricity and achieve public policy objectives through alternative measures.
Swedish competition authority
Swedish Court Upholds Decision Blocking Apotekstjänst's Acquisition of Svensk dos
Nov 18, 2024
The Swedish Competition Authority's decision to block Apotekstjänst's acquisition of Svensk dos has been upheld by the Patent and Market Court, citing concerns about reduced competition in the market for dose dispensing services for outpatient care in Sweden.
Hungarian competition authority
GVH's Digital Awareness Program to Protect More Children
Nov 18, 2024
The Hungarian Competition Authority's program aims to educate children about online risks and promote conscious internet use, with mentors from the Teach for Hungary program helping reach more students.
Polish UOKiK
Biedronka faces UOKiK charges over misleading promotions
Nov 18, 2024
Jeronimo Martins Polska, the company behind Biedronka stores, is accused by the President of UOKiK of not clearly informing customers about the terms and limitations of their promotional campaigns, potentially facing a penalty of up to 10% of their turnover.
Estonian competition authority
Competition Authority Calls for Improvement in Waste Collection Market Competition
Nov 17, 2024
Estonia's Competition Authority highlights low competition and increasing market concentration in the waste collection sector, urging policymakers and local governments to take action.
Slovenian competition authority
Mercator's Withdrawal from Engrotuš Acquisition Not Yet Notified to Competition Agency
Nov 17, 2024
Mercator, owned by Fortenova's Pavao Vujnovac, reportedly informed Engrotuš about withdrawing from the acquisition deal, but the Competition Agency has not been officially notified yet.
German Bundeskartellamt
Bundeskartellamt Clears Kaufland's Takeover of Four Globus Stores
Nov 17, 2024
The Bundeskartellamt has approved Kaufland's acquisition of four large food retail stores from Globus, while expressing competition concerns over the Neubrandenburg store.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
Competition Concerns in the Veterinary Services Market
Nov 15, 2024
The Vets Market Investigation led by Martin Coleman delves into competition issues in the veterinary services market, focusing on corporate ownership, price increases, and treatment variety.
Dutch ACM
ACM's Report on Consumer Energy Market: Prices Slightly Increase, More Households Opt for Dynamic Contracts
Nov 15, 2024
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) reports a slight increase in electricity and natural gas prices, with a growing number of households choosing dynamic energy contracts.
Lithuanian competition authority
Lithuanian Court Upholds Competition Council's Findings Against Notaries
Nov 15, 2024
The Supreme Administrative Court of Lithuania upheld the Competition Council's decision that the Lithuanian Chamber of Notaries restricted competition among notaries, violating both national and EU competition laws.
Polish UOKiK
UOKiK Workshops in Moldova under Polish Aid Project
Nov 15, 2024
Workshops organized by the Polish aid project took place in Chisinau, Moldova, from November 4 to 6, focusing on practical aspects of competition law enforcement.
Polish UOKiK
Beware of Silent Killer: Carbon Monoxide Sensors Under Inspection by Trade Inspection Authority
Nov 15, 2024
The Trade Inspection Authority has conducted checks on carbon monoxide sensors, revealing flaws in some models' construction and labeling.
German Bundeskartellamt
9th Franco-German Competition Day Focuses on AI and Retail Sector
Nov 14, 2024
The ninth Franco-German Competition Day in Paris highlighted discussions on generative artificial intelligence and competition issues in the retail sector, emphasizing the strong partnership between the Bundeskartellamt and the Autorité de la concurrence.
Austrian competition authority
Austrian Construction Cartel: BWB Seeks €1.7M Fine Against Traunfellner
Nov 14, 2024
The Austrian competition authority is pursuing a €1.7 million fine against Traunfellner for its involvement in cartel activities related to construction projects in Lower Austria.
