Antitrust News Feed

Dec 9, 2024

The Polish competition authority, UOKiK, has raised concerns about Tutlo's unclear cancellation fees for online English courses, potentially leading to a fine of up to 10% of the company's annual revenue.

Dec 8, 2024

The Bundeskartellamt has officially classified Microsoft as a significant competitor across various markets, with a decision published on September 27, 2024.

Dec 5, 2024

The Autorité de la concurrence has approved Chaussea's acquisition of 71 former Chauss’expo stores, contingent upon the divestiture of certain locations to maintain competition.

Dec 5, 2024

The Portuguese Competition Authority has approved the acquisition of Sotagus by Yilport and Grupo Sousa after they proposed commitments to address competition concerns.

Dec 5, 2024

The president of Hungary's Competition Authority emphasized the need for mutual dialogue to tackle global challenges during the OECD's Competition Week in Paris.

Dec 5, 2024

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has initiated a full investigation into Circle K's proposed acquisition of Pelco Holdings, focusing on potential impacts on market competition.

Dec 5, 2024

The Estonian Competition Authority has initiated an investigation into AllePal OÜ, the owner of auto24.ee, to assess compliance with competition rules in the vehicle sales advertisement market.

Dec 5, 2024

As the Competition Act 1998 nears its 25th anniversary, the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) outlines its strategic aims to enhance competition, deter anti-competitive behavior, and ensure market contestability.

Dec 5, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has mandated seven crowdfunding platforms to provide clearer information about their fees following numerous consumer complaints.

Dec 5, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority has cleared the merger between Vodafone and Three, contingent on legally binding commitments to enhance the UK's 5G network and protect consumer tariffs.

Dec 4, 2024

The Cartel Court has imposed a fine of EUR 43,000 on Riegerbau GmbH for participating in illegal price-fixing and market-sharing agreements in the facade construction sector.

Dec 4, 2024

The Competition Authority has decided not to initiate an investigation into potential competition violations in the mandatory health insurance market, while continuing to monitor the situation.

Dec 4, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has recognized the Private Healthcare Information Network (PHIN) for reaching its bronze compliance milestone, showcasing significant progress in transparency and data publication.

Dec 3, 2024

The AdC has issued a warning about potential competition risks related to access to generative AI models, emphasizing the importance of openness in foundation models for fostering innovation.

Dec 3, 2024

The Autorité de la concurrence has fined Air Antilles and Air Caraïbes €14.57 million for colluding on ticket prices and reducing services in the Caribbean inter-island air transport sector.