Antitrust News Feed

Jan 15, 2025

The Polish competition authority has mandated mPay and Revolut Bank to refund consumers due to improper notification practices regarding fee changes in payment service agreements.

Jan 14, 2025

In 2024, the French competition authority imposed over €1.4 billion in fines and examined a record 295 mergers, highlighting its commitment to tackling anticompetitive practices.

Jan 14, 2025

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has initiated an investigation into Google's search and advertising services under the new digital markets competition regime, focusing on its market power and impact on competition.

Jan 14, 2025

The Polish competition authority has imposed a fine of nearly 1.25 million PLN on CK Investments for misleading consumers about the safety of their investment bonds.

Jan 13, 2025

The French competition authority is conducting a public consultation until February 16, 2025, to explore a merger control framework for below-threshold mergers that may harm competition.

Jan 13, 2025

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has unveiled its draft Annual Plan, focusing on enhancing competition and consumer protection to drive economic growth and prosperity over the next three years.

Jan 13, 2025

The Chair and CEO of the UK Competition and Markets Authority respond to inquiries from key government officials regarding competition policy.

Jan 13, 2025

The Polish competition authority has imposed a nearly half-million-zloty fine on Empire Brands for engaging in price-fixing agreements with its partners, affecting online pet food sales.

Jan 12, 2025

The Slovenian competition authority has finalized a settlement process involving several automotive companies that violated competition laws, leading to reduced administrative sanctions.

Jan 12, 2025

The Slovenian competition authority has received court rulings confirming penalties against dm drogerie markt and RUDNIDIS for violations related to contractual obligations and payment terms.

Jan 10, 2025

A recent inspection of 14 power tool models revealed that all were safe and durable, though three lacked proper labeling.

Jan 9, 2025

The Competition Authority has approved a temporary relief measure allowing consumers and producers to avoid frequency reserve costs for five months, effective from February 1, 2025.

Jan 9, 2025

The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) has concluded its investigation into Google regarding its lyrics card service, finding no evidence of abuse of market dominance.

Jan 9, 2025

The CMA has provided feedback on the Northern Ireland Department for the Economy's consultation regarding consumer protection in low carbon heating initiatives, emphasizing the need for government oversight in third-party certification schemes.

Jan 8, 2025

The Autorité de la concurrence has issued guidance on consumer product and service rating systems, particularly those focused on sustainability, highlighting their impact on competition and market dynamics.