Antitrust News Feed

Oct 8, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) offers feedback on proposed reforms to the UK's National Planning Policy Framework, aligning with findings from a previous study on the housebuilding market.

Oct 7, 2024

The Latvian Competition Council is discussing proposed amendments to the Unfair Trading Practices Prohibition Law with the Minister of Economics to improve the situation in food product retail, aiming to benefit society and local food producers.

Oct 7, 2024

The Council of AMO upheld a 21 million euro fine on AGROFERT for failing to notify a merger and prematurely implementing it, acquiring control over two bakeries.

Oct 7, 2024

The Hungarian Competition Authority has launched an investigation into the Hungarian Energy Drink Association for potentially misleading consumers through their advertising campaigns promoting energy drinks.

Oct 7, 2024

A study conducted in the Netherlands highlights the need for more effective measures to help minors recognize influencer advertising and protect them from hidden commercial influencing.

Oct 7, 2024

The Polish competition authority initiated an investigation into potential price-fixing agreements among four companies selling drones and related accessories, with the possibility of severe financial penalties for those involved.

Oct 6, 2024

The European Commission is seeking feedback from suppliers in the agricultural and food supply chain to evaluate measures against unfair trading practices.

Oct 4, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has disclosed the tariff proposals of distribution system operators and TenneT for 2025, anticipating an 11% increase in transport tariffs for households and businesses.

Oct 4, 2024

The Trade Inspection Authority conducted inspections on 165 batches of various products to check for harmful substances, finding irregularities in 7% of the products, including exercise balls, mats, jump ropes, dumbbells, and bedding.

Oct 3, 2024

E-commerce in Spain surged by 13.7% in the first quarter of 2024, reaching over €21 billion, with significant growth in transaction volume.

Oct 3, 2024

The European Court of Justice has upheld the European Commission's decision to prohibit the proposed merger between thyssenkrupp and Tata Steel, citing concerns about competition in the steel industry.

Oct 3, 2024

The G7 Competition Summit hosted by the Italian competition authority discussed challenges posed by the rapid growth of artificial intelligence, particularly Generative AI models and algorithms.

Oct 3, 2024

Neuro Energía y Gestión has been fined over 1 million euros by the CNMC for manipulating the continuous intraday electricity market in sales to France.

Oct 3, 2024

The Court of Justice confirms fines imposed by the European Commission on companies involved in an anti-competitive agreement in the Italian market for concrete reinforcing bars.

Oct 3, 2024

The Autorité de la concurrence actively contributes to the G7 summit on digital competition, focusing on generative artificial intelligence and fostering fair competition in the AI sector.