Antitrust News Feed

Sep 15, 2024

The Hungarian Competition Authority is conducting a follow-up investigation on SPAR Hungary's fulfillment of commitments made in a previous case, focusing on the implementation of a new regional supplier system and job creation.

Sep 15, 2024

The 17th annual St. Martin Conference will feature discussions on a new competition tool for intervention in markets and private enforcement of damages caused by anti-competitive behavior.

Sep 15, 2024

Latvian Competition Council, along with partners from OECD, Lithuanian, and Polish competition authorities, launches a project to enhance competitiveness in the digital markets of Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland.

Sep 15, 2024

Representatives of the Competition Council participated in an exchange of experiences organized by the Polish competition authority to evaluate unfair trade practices and their investigation processes in EU member states.

Sep 13, 2024

The Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) continues its collaboration with antitrust authorities from Ukraine and Moldova to support their reform processes and alignment with EU standards.

Sep 13, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) provisionally finds that the Vodafone / Three merger in the UK could result in higher prices for mobile customers and reduced competition in the market.

Sep 13, 2024

The Polish Trade Inspection Authority has inspected 10 models of lighting products to ensure compliance with regulations, including ceiling lamps, lighting fixtures, and LED strips.

Sep 12, 2024

The Hungarian Competition Authority advises consumers to carefully consider financial decisions and seek information from multiple sources, especially regarding the activities of financial influencers on social media platforms.

Sep 12, 2024

The CNMC highlights the crucial role of competition in Spain's new industrial policy, focusing on simplifying administrative procedures and ensuring competition in the procurement of strategic goods and services.

Sep 12, 2024

The CNMC advises the Spanish Football League to make changes in the commercialization of broadcasting rights in various European countries to comply with competition, transparency, and non-discrimination principles.

Sep 12, 2024

The Hungarian Competition Authority fined a company for misleading consumers with unsubstantiated claims about their stone cladding products, resulting in a significant penalty reduction due to cooperation.

Sep 12, 2024

The Autorité de la concurrence has approved La Française des Jeux's acquisition of Kindred Group, subject to conditions ensuring separation between monopoly and competitive activities, particularly in terms of branding.

Sep 12, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) reveals a small rise in electricity and natural gas prices for households with new energy contracts, in line with wholesale market trends.

Sep 12, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has issued guidelines to help businesses understand and comply with the European Digital Services Act (DSA), which aims to regulate online services for a safer and more trustworthy internet.

Sep 11, 2024

The Estonian Competition Authority concluded its investigation into Enefit Power AS and found no violations of competition law provisions.