Antitrust News Feed

Sep 5, 2024

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is conducting a full Phase 2 investigation into Coca-Cola HBC's proposed purchase of BDS Vending Solutions.

Sep 5, 2024

European competition authorities have released guidelines to enhance legal certainty in cases of abusive behavior by dominant companies, aiming to promote effective enforcement of Article 102 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU).

Sep 5, 2024

On 4 September 2024, the Chair and CEO of the CMA wrote a letter to the government.

Sep 5, 2024

The European Competition Network (ECN) endorses the EU Commission's Guidelines on Article 102 TFEU, aiming to facilitate the enforcement of competition law across the EU.

Sep 4, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into Ticketmaster over the sale of Oasis concert tickets, focusing on concerns of unfair commercial practices and lack of transparency in pricing.

Sep 4, 2024

The European Competition Network (ECN) comments on the European Commission's initiative to introduce Guidelines on exclusionary behavior by dominant firms.

Sep 4, 2024

The European Commission has released an evaluation report on the EU Regulations governing the application of competition rules, highlighting key findings and potential areas for improvement.

Sep 4, 2024

The CNMC and the Moroccan electricity regulator have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance their strategic partnership in energy matters, focusing on distribution tariffs and cost allocation.

Sep 4, 2024

Austrian construction company Leyrer + Graf was fined EUR 5.8 million by the Cartel Court following an application by the Federal Competition Authority for participating in cartel activities related to public and private construction tenders.

Sep 3, 2024

A study by the Makronóm Institute reveals that the online Price Monitoring system operated by the Hungarian Competition Authority has significantly reduced food inflation, leading to substantial savings for Hungarian households.

Sep 3, 2024

The European Competition Network praises the European Commission's initiative on guidelines for applying Article 102 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to abusive practices by dominant companies.

Sep 3, 2024

Correos, the Spanish postal operator, is required to adjust its accounting practices regarding administrative notifications to align with the Postal Sector Law.

Sep 3, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has raised concerns over Starling Bank's failure to comply with a survey requirement under the Retail Banking Order.

Sep 2, 2024

The CNMC has approved a new arbitration regulation to resolve conflicts between operators, enhancing transparency and predictability in the arbitration process.

Sep 2, 2024

The Court of Justice annuls the decisions by the Commission to examine a proposed merger between Illumina and Grail, ruling that the Commission cannot accept referrals without a European dimension from national competition authorities.