Antitrust News Feed

Jul 14, 2025

The European Commission has issued its first opinion on a sustainability agreement in the French wine sector, affirming its compatibility with competition rules for agriculture. This agreement aims to support organic and HVE wine producers in maintaining sustainable practices amid market challenges.

Jul 14, 2025

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is warning consumers about an increasing number of recalled power banks that pose serious burn and property damage risks.

Jul 14, 2025

The European Commission has introduced new guidelines and a prototype age verification application under the Digital Services Act to enhance online safety for minors while allowing them to enjoy internet opportunities.

Jul 14, 2025

The Latvian Competition Authority has finalized discussions with the Jelgava municipality regarding a procurement process for the long-term rental of five cars, which raised concerns over potential competition restrictions.

Jul 14, 2025

The Polish competition authority has launched an investigation into Jeronimo Martins Polska and several transport companies for suspected collusion that may restrict competition for workers.

Jul 13, 2025

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has authorized a collaboration among Energy Networks Australia and Synergy to implement a national public key infrastructure service for secure energy communications.

Jul 13, 2025

The Czech Office for the Protection of Competition has introduced a new tool for anonymous reporting of suspected competition law infringements, aiming to enhance public involvement in uncovering illegal conduct.

Jul 13, 2025

The Croatian Competition Agency hosted the first annual regulators' meeting at the Croatian National Bank, aiming to enhance cooperation among key regulatory bodies in Croatia.

Jul 13, 2025

The Latvian Competition Authority has begun to publish key opinions and explanations regarding the impact of public entities on competition, aimed at enhancing understanding among government bodies and municipalities.

Jul 13, 2025

The Luxembourg competition authority met with the Ombudsman for Children and Young People to discuss the implications of the Digital Services Act on child protection online.

Jul 13, 2025

The Norwegian competition authority has approved several remedial measures related to Schlumberger's acquisition of ChampionX, allowing the merger to proceed under specific conditions.

Jul 11, 2025

A joint inspection by Polish authorities revealed alarming levels of cadmium and lead in imported jewelry, leading to the seizure of over a million pieces deemed unsafe for consumers.

Jul 10, 2025

By the end of 2024, nine out of ten broadband lines in Spain were fiber-optic, according to the Spanish competition authority, CNMC. This shift highlights the growing importance of fiber technology in the telecommunications sector.

Jul 10, 2025

The Bundeskartellamt is set to host the 23rd International Conference on Competition in Berlin from March 11-13, 2026, bringing together key figures in competition law.

Jul 10, 2025

In the first half of 2025, the Latvian Competition Authority has implemented several high-priority initiatives to strengthen fair competition and prevent market distortions, including the launch of its first infringement case based on data monitoring signals.