Antitrust News Feed

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.

Sep 2, 2024

The Hellenic Competition Commission will examine a notified merger between Hellenic Train and Damco Energy for the establishment of a joint venture in the railway sector, focusing on a specific railway station project.

Sep 2, 2024

In June, Spain saw a substantial increase in fiber optic connections to households and mobile lines, with key players dominating the market.

Sep 2, 2024

The Autorité de la concurrence responds to the EU Court of Justice's ruling on the Illumina / Grail case, emphasizing its commitment to addressing mergers that could harm competition in innovative sectors.

Sep 2, 2024

A new law in Poland allows consumers to collectively pursue claims against businesses, with at least 10 consumers needed to file a lawsuit. The President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) is awaiting authorized entities to register and support these group actions in court.

Sep 1, 2024

The Antimonopoly Office of the Slovak Republic joins other European competition authorities in supporting the European Commission's initiative on Guidelines for abusive exclusionary conduct by dominant undertakings.

Sep 1, 2024

The European Competition Network (ECN) has endorsed the European Commission's move to introduce guidelines on abusive exclusionary behavior by dominant companies.

Aug 30, 2024

The Trade Inspection Authority conducted inspections on 25 models of lighting fixtures, finding construction defects and formal non-compliances in several cases.

Aug 29, 2024

The Italian Competition Authority closed 11 credit card surcharge cases between late 2023 and 2024, imposing fines on six companies totaling EUR 112,500.

Aug 29, 2024

The Bundeskartellamt has resolved a case involving Aurubis, Wieland, and Schwermetall to eliminate potential restraints on competition in the copper production industry.

Aug 29, 2024

The CNMC released the 6/2024 settlements for the electricity sector with a temporary deviation in revenues and costs, and the 9/2024 settlement for the gas sector showing a decrease in declared revenues compared to the previous year.

Aug 29, 2024

The CNMC questions the high level of public intervention in the financing of medical products, urging for more transparency and flexibility in pricing margins.