Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
Hungarian competition authority
Manker Beauty Case Concludes with Consumer Compensation Agreement
Aug 4, 2024
The Hungarian Competition Authority closed its investigation into Manker Beauty after the company cooperated significantly, leading to an agreement for compensating affected consumers.
Hungarian competition authority
GVH Imposes Fine on Wizz Air for Misleading Practices
Aug 2, 2024
The Hungarian Competition Authority fined Wizz Air for misleading passengers by not disclosing all service options available for purchase, steering them towards more expensive packages.
Greek competition authority
HSBC Continental Europe Fined for Anticompetitive Practices in Greek Banking Market
Aug 1, 2024
HSBC Continental Europe was fined for participating in prohibited collusion practices in the Greek banking market, specifically related to ATM cash withdrawal transactions, following an investigation by the Hellenic Competition Commission.
Italian Competition Authority
Italian Authorities Renew Collaboration to Combat Corruption in Public Procurement
Aug 1, 2024
The Italian Competition Authority and the Anti-corruption Authority have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding to enhance efforts in preventing and fighting corruption in the public administration.
Spanish competition authority
CNMC's Market Report Shows Decrease in Electricity Prices and Increased Competition in 2023
Aug 1, 2024
The CNMC's latest report reveals a significant drop in electricity prices in 2023, leading to increased competition among non-traditional suppliers and a rise in consumer switching rates.
Polish UOKiK
Safety Concerns Found in Electric and Petrol Lawn Mowers by Trade Inspection
Aug 1, 2024
The Trade Inspection Authority discovered safety issues in electric and petrol lawn mowers during their recent inspections.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
CMA's Investigation Leads to Changes in Simba Sleep's Online Sales Practices
Jul 31, 2024
Simba Sleep agrees to alter its online sales tactics following a CMA probe that raised concerns about misleading pricing claims and unfair pressure on customers.
Spanish competition authority
Fiber Broadband Dominance in Spain: Key Market Insights
Jul 31, 2024
In the first quarter of 2024, Spain saw a significant rise in fiber broadband adoption, with 87% of fixed broadband lines being fiber-based, impacting major telecom players' market shares.
European Commission
European Commission Seeks Feedback on Draft Guidelines for Exclusionary Abuses in Dominant Companies
Jul 31, 2024
The European Commission is seeking public feedback on draft Guidelines addressing exclusionary abuses of dominance by companies, aiming to provide clarity and legal certainty in enforcing Article 102 of the TFEU.
Spanish competition authority
CNMC Publishes 2024 Energy Sector Settlements
Jul 31, 2024
The CNMC has released the 5th settlements of 2024 for the electricity and renewable energy, cogeneration, and waste sectors, along with the 8th provisional settlement for the gas sector.
Spanish competition authority
CNMC Requires ADIF Alta Velocidad to Respond to OUIGO's Capacity Request
Jul 31, 2024
The CNMC demands a prompt response from ADIF Alta Velocidad to OUIGO's capacity request on specific rail lines and the establishment of a procedure for handling such requests.
Greek competition authority
Competition Commission Investigates Petroleum Sector in Greece
Jul 31, 2024
The Hellenic Competition Commission is conducting a regulatory intervention in the petroleum industry in Greece to evaluate competition dynamics amidst economic shocks, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine.
Portuguese competition authority
AdC Imposes Fine on HVAC Supplier for Price Fixing After-Sales Services
Jul 31, 2024
The AdC fines a nationwide HVAC equipment supplier for engaging in anti-competitive practices by setting prices and imposing geographic restrictions on after-sales technical support services.
Hungarian competition authority
EU's AI Act to Enter into Force on August 1, Bringing Comprehensive Regulation to Artificial Intelligence
Jul 30, 2024
The European Union's AI Act will come into effect on August 1, aiming to make the operation of artificial intelligence more understandable and transparent for operators, while raising various questions and concerns.
Estonian competition authority
Report on Available Margin in Cross-Border Electricity Trading in the Baltic States for 2023
Jul 30, 2024
Competition authorities and energy regulators in the Baltic States have collaborated on a report regarding the available margin in cross-border electricity trading in the region for 2023.
