Antitrust News Feed

Dec 11, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating potential bid-rigging among companies involved in roofing and construction services for school improvement projects funded by the government.

Dec 11, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has noted a significant decrease in complaints regarding paid directory assistance services following the introduction of stricter regulations, but warns of emerging misleading practices.

Dec 11, 2024

Wizz Air is under scrutiny from UOKiK for failing to respond to baggage damage claims within the required timeframe and for providing misleading information about its liability.

Dec 10, 2024

The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) recently presented a new book on the regulation of digital transformation in the EU, emphasizing the need for close cooperation among authorities in a rapidly changing digital landscape.

Dec 10, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) is aiding the Romanian Competition Council in investigating potential illegal agreements in the sports goods sector, following dawn raids at several companies.

Dec 10, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has mandated travel auction website Reizendeal to enhance transparency in its pricing and offers following consumer complaints about hidden costs.

Dec 10, 2024

The Dutch ACM is closely monitoring Clean Energy as it prepares to take over HEM's customer contracts following HEM's license revocation.

Dec 10, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into Vifor Pharma for potentially misleading claims about a rival treatment, resulting in a £23 million payment to the NHS.

Dec 10, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into Vifor Pharma for allegedly misleading healthcare professionals, resulting in a £23 million payment to benefit the NHS.

Dec 9, 2024

The Austrian Federal Competition Authority has reviewed the merger between Acerinox and Haynes, ultimately approving the deal after addressing initial concerns about market dominance.

Dec 9, 2024

The Hungarian Competition Authority has fined City Taxi for misleading consumers through deceptive advertising practices, emphasizing the need for careful communication strategies among businesses.

Dec 9, 2024

The Autorité de la concurrence has approved Outbrain's acquisition of Teads, marking a significant decision in the non-search-related online advertising sector.

Dec 9, 2024

Rigó Csaba Balázs, President of the Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH), emphasized the importance of protecting consumer interests during a recent presentation on regulatory actions against major tech companies.

Dec 9, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has revoked the energy supply licenses of HEM due to severe financial issues, ensuring that its 13,500 customers will continue to receive energy from a new supplier.

Dec 9, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has approved collaboration among asphalt producers aimed at making production more sustainable, allowing them to work together without breaching competition rules.