Antitrust News Feed

Oct 31, 2024

The Competition Authority has instructed Narva Soojusvõrk to publish a notice for the signing of heat purchase contracts, following concerns over fair access to the heat procurement process.

Oct 31, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) cautions consumers against unreliable online stores ahead of the holiday season, highlighting issues such as delayed or undelivered orders, high return costs, and difficulties in obtaining refunds or contacting the seller. Dropshippers, particularly those shipping from China, contribute to these problems. ACM urges consumers to verify the trustworthiness of online stores before making purchases.

Oct 31, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) is launching a further investigation into the acquisition plans of KPN's joint venture, Glaspoort, to acquire part of Delta's fiber-optic network, potentially impacting competition in the Dutch telecom market.

Oct 31, 2024

The death of a close person requires handling their consumer affairs and legal matters, including closing bank accounts and terminating contracts.

Oct 30, 2024

The Trade Inspection Authority conducted checks on 10 models of solid fuel boilers up to 500 kW, uncovering irregularities in 4 cases.

Oct 29, 2024

The Greek Competition Commission has approved a joint venture between Hellenic Train and Damco Energy under certain conditions, aiming to enhance competition in the railway freight transport market.

Oct 29, 2024

The Market Court in Finland imposed a penalty of 600,000 euros on Valio for failing to comply with a commitment made during the approval of its acquisition of Heinon Tukku.

Oct 29, 2024

The CNMC initiates a public consultation to gather information on the liberalization of rail passenger transport services in Spain, focusing on suburban and medium-distance routes.

Oct 29, 2024

The Autorité de la concurrence has fined Schneider Electric, Legrand, Rexel, and Sonepar a total of €470 million for engaging in vertical resale price fixing in the low-voltage electrical equipment sector.

Oct 29, 2024

Enefit Power in Narva will raise the price of heat production due to natural gas, with the Competition Authority setting a lower limit than requested.

Oct 29, 2024

The CCPC celebrates the new competition cooperation agreement between the EU and UK, enhancing enforcement of competition law through direct collaboration.

Oct 29, 2024

The Polish competition authority concluded investigations into the practices of TV broadcasters, finding no impact on the packages offered to subscribers.

Oct 29, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has taken action against two businesses for misleading consumers about the costs of commercial debt counseling services, potentially leading them to believe the services were free municipal offerings.

Oct 29, 2024

The UK and EU have finalized negotiations on a cooperation agreement to enhance collaboration between their competition authorities.

Oct 28, 2024

The Austrian Competition Authority imposed a fine of EUR 9.2 million on the Austrian Post for abusing its dominant position in the Info.Mail market.